Have your say on our Draft Speed Management Plan 2025

We're proposing changes to speed limits on some roads in our city, and we want your feedback. Have your say by 5pm on Monday 15 December.

The Palmerston North Draft Speed Management Plan outlines changes to speed limit changes around schools (Part 1), as well as two other specific roads where urgent changes are needed on Te Wanaka Road and the intersection of Longburn-Rongotea Road and Number 1 Line (Part 2).

You can find details of the proposed changes below, or read the full document on the Draft Speed Management Plan.

Read the full consultation document(PDF, 5MB)

Have your say by filling out the online form on this page by 5pm on Monday 15 December.

Have your say today

We’re holding a drop-in session at the City Library on Wednesday 19 November, where you can visit the Mezzanine Floor anytime between 4.30pm and 6pm to view maps and chat with our team about any questions you may have.

Part 1: Speed limit change around schools

The Government’s Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2024 mandates that all schools must have a variable speed limit for roads outside the school gate by 1 July 2026. We’re responsible for implementing these changes for the 40 schools in our city.

What's a variable speed limit? Read our Frequently Asked Questions.

Find the proposed school speed limits using our map below

We've identified school entrances and suggested appropriate lengths for variable speed limits. These are typically around 300 metres long, but can vary based on specific conditions, such as multiple schools being in close proximity.

Below, you'll find an interactive map showing the proposed variable speed limits for each school in our city. For each school you can see:

• The length of the proposed variable speed limit
• Whether we’re proposing to use electronic or fixed signage

To quickly find the school you're interested in, use the search box below. Click on the link in the pop-up box or the search results to go to a page with more information about the proposed changes for roads around that school.