Amy Adams MP

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Selwyn MP Amy Adams has welcomed the news that Selwyn District Council has today voted to support her call to lower speed limits outside Selwyn schools.

“Over the course of the last 18 months I have been working with schools like Weedons, Burnham and Broadfields to call on the Selwyn District Council to lower the speed limits outside our rural primary schools.” Mrs Adams said.

“In June this year I presented Council with my petition, backed by over 4000 Selwyn residents, demanding action from Council on this.  It has always been the Council’s decision and it is great to see that today they have taken action.”

The petition launched by Mrs Adams called for a reduced speed limit outside schools during pick up and drop off times. 

“My preference has always been using the variable school speed zone rules which permit Council to lower the speeds during the times of greatest activity.  Council have instead gone down a different path and have decided to try and apply permanent speed reductions down to 50 km/h in front of each school.”

“Anything that makes our kids safer is welcomed but I would be concerned if for any reason the approach that has been taken did not prove to be possible.”

A period of consultation will now be undertaken by Council before they move to implement the lower speeds.

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Selwyn MP Amy Adams is deeply concerned after learning safety upgrades to the Courtenay Road level crossing in Kirwee have been delayed by at least another year.

“This unprotected crossing is one of the busiest in Selwyn,” says Ms Adams. “On top of that, there is poor visibility due to track curving, it is located very close to a SH73 intersection, and is used frequently by buses and school children,” she says.

“I have personally witnessed a number of near misses, some of which have been such a close call, it has left me shaken.”

The Selwyn Electorate MP says she has raised safety concerns with Kiwirail on several occasions since her election in 2008, and was told the Courtenay Road crossing would have flashing lights and bells by June this year.

“I am now told other works have been done instead because of changes to rail networks in Wellington and Auckland, and the safety upgrade is at best 15 months away.”

“I appreciate priorities for safety upgrades are based largely on collision statistics, but my fear is that the Courtenay Road crossing is an accident waiting to happen,” Amy Adams says. “This work is needed urgently.”

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Amy Adams, MP for Selwyn, encourages you to donate to the Cancer Society in exchange for a Daffodil on Friday 27 August.

"This year is the 20th Anniversary of Daffidol Day, and reminds us that cancer affects one in three New Zealanders," says Amy Adams.

"Daffodil Day started in 1990 and is a major fundraising event for The Cancer Society. Donations received are crucial to helping reduce the incidence and impact of cancer in the community, and ensuring the best cancer care for New Zealanders.

"I will be wearing my daffodil as a symbol of hope for those who are dealing with cancer."

Donations can be made to any collector on the streets on Friday 27 August.

You can also call 0900 31 111 to make an instant $20 donation, or text ‘daffodil’ to 883 to make a $3 donation.

For more information and other ways to donate see www.daffidolday.co.nz

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