Drivers unhappy with Taupō-Tūrangi SH1 speed limits as SH5 limits reviewed 5 May, 2021 04:32 PM 6 minutes to read Jim Scott says the section of State Highway 1 between Taupō and Tūrangi needs a complete overhaul. Photo / Supplied Jim Scott says the section of State Highway 1 between Taupō and Tūrangi needs a complete overhaul. Photo / Supplied Laurilee McMichael is editor of the Taupo & Turangi Weekenderlaurilee.mcmichael@nzme.co.nzTaupoWeekender A Motuoapa resident says the new lowered speed limits on State Highway 1 between Taupō and Tūrangi are confusing, add unnecessary time to the trip and duck the real issue - that the section of