The councillors warned Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency over the possibility of making Dunedin's one-way system two-way. The other five councillors behind the letter were Carmen Houlahan, Andrew Whiley, Lee Vandervis, Rachel Elder and Doug Hall. Waka Kotahi is expected to make a final call about one-way or two-way traffic in the first quarter of 2023. "This was an extraordinary response, and a clear abuse of process, trying to undermine the will of council rather than accept it," Mr Hawkins said. In his letter, Mr Hawkins commented the programme of works should be the catalyst for a more future-focused transport network.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 26, 2022 02:50 UTC