27 Jan 2020

NZTA stops work on contentious Kaikōura shared path

From Morning Report, 8:25 am on 27 January 2020

The Transport Agency has stopped all work on a contentious walking and cycling path that local Māori vehemently opposed.

It comes after the protest group - Protect Our Unique Coastline - threatened to take drastic measures to stop further construction of the path.

But after consultation with Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura, the decision has been made to halt construction indefinitely, much to the disappointment of cycling enthusiasts.

Meriana Johnsen reports. 

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