Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Free Parking for Shoppers in Porirua to Remain
24 February 2011
Free Parking for Shoppers in Porirua to Remain
Recent amendments to the bylaw that controls parking activities in Porirua City will not affect free parking for shoppers and visitors to the city, says Mayor Nick Leggett.
Council adopted the bylaw amendment in response to requests by local businesses and city workers for more parking options within the CBD.
"Free parking in Porirua for shoppers and short term parkers has not changed. What the bylaw amendment gives us is the opportunity to provide convenient long term parking at minimal cost for workers and retailers while at the same time allowing free short term car parks for shoppers and visitors to the city."
The amendments to bylaw Part 16 Traffic relate to coupon and parking meter areas and prohibited times on roads among other things.
"Areas of the city centre where long term coupon car parking could be introduced are on Hagley Street in the old Challenge petrol station site and the car park in front of the Porirua Police Station."
Long term free car parking is still available on many surrounding streets that are within a few minutes walk of the CBD and these are not affected at this time.
ENDS
Gordon Campbell: On What’s Wrong With The Treaty Principles Bill
Mana Mokopuna: Children And Young People Share Vital Insights On Healing From Family Violence And Sexual Violence In New Report
NZ Government: PM Marks One Year In Government
Helen Clark Foundation: Helen Clark Foundation Calls For Political Action To Reduce The Prevalence Of Junk Food And Improve Health Outcomes
Justice Committee: Further Decisions About Submissions Process For The Principles Of The Treaty Of Waitangi Bill
Infrastructure New Zealand: Single Agency Needed To Coordinate Climate Adaptation And Recovery
Free Speech Union: Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill Likely To Restrict Access To Information, Polling Shows Most Oppose
