Why are these speed limits changing?
These changes are in response to the Government’s new speed limit rules (Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024) which have impacted the speed limits around twelve Hamilton schools.
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Variable 30km/h speed limits
From the start of Term 2 on 28 April 2025, there will be changes to some of the speed limits around twelve Hamilton schools
Variable 30km/h speeds limits will be introduced during the school’s drop-off and pick-up hours. Outside of these times, the speed limit will be either 40km/h or 50km/h. See details of the affected areas below.
These changes are in response to the Government’s new speed limit rules.
New speed limit signs will be installed to notify drivers of the changes. You never know when there might be children around so it’s best to drop your speed around schools.
Affected areas
Aberdeen School
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Current speed limit (km/h) |
New speed limit (km/h) from 28 April 2025 |
Street name |
Extent of changes |
When the variable 30km/h speed limit applies: |
|
30 |
Variable 30/40 |
Aberdeen Drive |
Maple Ave to 37 Aberdeen Drive |
8:25am - 9am and 2:55pm - 3:25pm |
|
30 |
Variable 30/40 |
Courtney Avenue |
Full length |
|
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30 |
Variable 30/40 |
Michael Avenue |
Aberdeen Drive to 29 Michael Avenue |
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30 |
Variable 30/40 |
Thomson Avenue |
Aberdeen Drive to 35 Thomson Avenue |
Bankwood Primary School
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Current speed limit (km/h) |
New speed limit (km/h) from 28 April 2025 |
Street name |
Extent of changes |
When the variable 30km/h speed limit applies: |
|
30 |
Variable 30/40 |
Bellmont Avenue |
49 Bellmont Avenue to Comries Road |
8:30am - 9:05am and 2:55pm - 3:15pm |
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30 |
40 |
Bellmont Avenue |
49 Bellmont Avenue to Tongariro Street |
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30 |
40 |
Egmont Street |
4 Egmont Street to Bellmont Avenue |
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30 |
Variable 30/40 |
Freemont Street |
4 Freemont Street to Bellmont Avenue |
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|
30 |
Variable 30/40 |
Lamont Street |
3 Lamont Street to Bellmont Avenue |
Deanwell School
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Current speed limit (km/h) |
New speed limit (km/h) from 28 April 2025 |
Street name |
Extent of changes |
When the variable 30km/h speed limit applies: |
|
30 |
Variable 30/50
|
Deanwell Avenue |
Collins Road to Rosalind Street |
8:25am - 9am and 2:50pm - 3:10pm |
|
30 |
50 |
Rhonda Avenue |
Collins Road to Margaret Place |
Endeavour School
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Current speed limit (km/h) |
New speed limit (km/h) from 28 April 2025 |
Street name |
Extent of changes |
When the variable 30km/h speed limit applies: |
|
30 |
Variable 30/50 |
Endeavour Avenue |
65 Endeavour Avenue to 104 Endeavour Avenue |
8:30am - 9am and 2:55pm - 3:25pm |
Hamilton Boys High School
|
Current speed limit (km/h) |
New speed limit (km/h) from 28 April 2025 |
Street name |
Extent of changes |
When the variable 30km/h speed limit applies: |
|
30 |
Variable 30/50 |
Argyle Street |
20 Argyle Street to Hamilton Boys High |
8:20am - 9am and 3pm - 3:35pm |
|
30 |
Variable 30/50 |
Armagh Street |
Full length |
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|
30 |
Variable 30/50 |
Bond Street |
James Street to Hamilton Boys High |
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30 |
Variable 30/50 |
Frances Street |
Full length |
Hamilton Girls High School
|
Current speed limit (km/h) |
New speed limit (km/h) from 28 April 2025 |
Street name |
Extent of changes |
When the variable 30km/h speed limit applies: |
|
30 |
Variable 30/50 |
Hill Street |
Full length |
8:20am - 9am and 3pm - 3:35pm |
Hillcrest High School
|
Current speed limit (km/h) |
New speed limit (km/h) from 28 April 2025 |
Street name |
Extent of changes |
When the variable 30km/h speed limit applies: |
|
30 |
Variable 30/50
|
Carrington Avenue |
32 Carrington Avenue to 70 Carrington Avenue |
8:30am - 9:05am and 2:55pm - 3:25pm |
|
30 |
Variable 30/50
|
Gazeley Avenue |
Full length |
|
|
30 |
Variable 30/50
|
Vesty Avenue |
25 Vesty Avenue to Carrington Avenue |
Hillcrest Normal School
|
Current speed limit (km/h) |
New speed limit (km/h) from 28 April 2025 |
Street name |
Extent of changes |
When the variable 30km/h speed limit applies: |
|
30 |
Variable 30/40 |
McCracken Avenue |
Full length |
8:35am - 9am and 2:55pm - 3:25pm |
Insoll Avenue School
|
Current speed limit (km/h) |
New speed limit (km/h) from 28 April 2025 |
Street name |
Extent of changes |
When the variable 30km/h speed limit applies: |
|
30 |
Variable 30/50 |
Insoll Avenue |
Tramway Road to 75 Insoll Avenue |
8:15am - 8:50am and 2:25pm - 2:45pm |
Rhode Street School
|
Current speed limit (km/h) |
New speed limit (km/h) from 28 April 2025 |
Street name |
Extent of changes |
When the variable 30km/h speed limit applies: |
|
30 |
Variable 30/40 |
Rhode Street |
Full length |
8:30am - 9am and 2:35pm - 3pm |
Southwell School
|
Current speed limit (km/h) |
New speed limit (km/h) from 28 April 2025 |
Street name |
Extent of changes |
When the variable 30km/h speed limit applies: |
|
30 |
Variable 30/40 |
Enderley Avenue |
John Street to 11A Enderley Avenue |
8:05am - 8:40am and 3:10pm - 3:30pm |
|
30 |
40 |
Enderley Avenue
|
11A Enderley Avenue to Peachgrove Road |
Vardon School
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Current speed limit (km/h) |
New speed limit (km/h) from 28 April 2025 |
Street name |
Extent of changes |
When the variable 30km/h speed limit applies: |
|
30 |
Variable 30/50 |
Alanbrooke Place |
Full length |
8:20am - 8:55am and 2:50pm - 3:10pm |
|
30 |
Variable 30/50 |
Cunningham Road |
17 Cunningham Road to Vardon Road |
Frequently asked questions
How will I know what the speed limit is?
New speed limit signs will be installed which will be either electronic or static (typical speed limit signs). Static speed limit signs will clearly state when the variable speed limit applies.
Why are there some of the new speed limit signs electronic?
Electronic signs will be installed on busy roads or areas where it would be difficult for drivers to notice the signs.
Who’s paying for these changes?
The NZ Transport Agency will fund 51% of the costs to implement these changes, and Council will pay the remaining 49%.
Isn’t the speed limit around schools already 30km/h?
Yes, the speed limit around all Hamilton schools changed to 30km/h on 29 April 2024. Some roads changed to a permanent 30km/h speed limit, while others changed to a variable 30km/h speed limit at the beginning and end of the school day.
Unfortunately, the Government’s new speed limit rules have affected the speed limits of some of these roads surrounding schools.
Why did you not consult with the community on these 2025 speed limit changes?
These changes are required as part of the Government’s new speed limit rules and do not require consultation with the community.
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Last updated 15 April 2025