Every central government politician who comes to this sub region says SH2 and other roading projects are in desperate need of being built properly. They hear from all of us that we are sick of the congestion and serious safety issues on SH2 and SH29.

When we have Hon Winston Peters saying the condition of SH2 is a serious safety issues as the road is dangerous, followed by Hon Shane Jones shortly afterwards saying the same.

Economists are reporting that the economy is slowing so please Government give us what we want, and fund the following asap: The Northern Link which is ready to go; the Omokoroa interchange; Katikati bypass.

The economic rewards for the Western Bay will be immense. Don't forget SH29 intersection upgrades too. The provincial growth fund is not being used enough and we in the provinces need infrastructure upgrades urgently. It would seem that the bureaucracy keeps getting in the way as they endlessly slow reporting to ministers. In my opinion the NZ Transport Agency could move quickly and only needs the green light from the ministers.

So, decisions please as every month that goes by there is another accident and death. Action please.

Margaret Murray-Benge, Mayoral candidate Western Bay.