Southern Link announcement draws mixed reactionsMARION VAN DIJK/STUFF Rachel Reese says the news is "extremely positive". The initial reaction has been mixed to an announcement by the National Party that it will build the Southern Link if re-elected. BRADEN FASTIER/STUFF Nelson Labour Party candidate Rachel Boyack says she's not convinced the Southern Link stacks up. "Building the Southern Link would only encourage more people to drive by themselves at the same time as everyone else. Labour Party candidate Rachel BoyackNelson ​Labour Party candidate Rachel Boyack said she did not believe the Southern Link was the answer.

Source: Stuff August 29, 2017 05:48 UTC