Simon Wilson: A bleak night in the Onehunga traffic dispute
13 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Aerial view of the Arthur Grey Low Traffic Neighbourhood streetworks being installed. Photo / supplied
OPINION: I want you to know that what we are feeling is beyond anger. The delivery was steady but there was no mistaking the anguish in the voice. Angela Turrall of Onehunga had a petition to present to the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board, which was meeting last Tuesday night in extraordinary session.
She spoke brilliantly, presenting tale after tale of heartache and ruin. The council and Government between them was trialling a new way for traffic to flow through the suburb and the effect had been devastating. Many of the complaints related to the pain caused by the extra time it now takes to drive anywhere.