Painted butterfly, bees and flowers adorn a Nelson road, but not everyone is happy about it. A council’s aim to make streets safer and more liveable has been labelled as “dangerous” and “childish” by some locals. On the 425-metre stretch of road between Kawai St South and Tukuka St, she counted five speed humps. Two Tipahi St residents living on the bend near the artwork said the mash of colours, signage and bollards made “the whole area look terrible”. We are really supportive of it.”A pollinator park has been established between Tipahi St and the Railway Reserve, with improved access between the two.

Source: Stuff July 07, 2021 05:15 UTC