26/02/2026
People Power!
When people reach out, I promised from day one that I would try my best to listen- no matter how small or complex their issue.
So, as E-bike and E-scooters queries began to grow, it became clear that this matter required action,, and subsequently a formal motion, to support the communities voices from all views.
I want to sincerely thank the members of our community who took the time to reach out, share their stories, write and present deputations to the February Council meeting, push through sickness to contribute, and write ongoing comments about this important conversation.
The solutions have not been established yet, but Sunrise covered this council's outcome four times in one days, people have reached out for radio interviews and several newpaper articles have been written.
So, as I've stated before, this community-driven motion has never been about banning e-bikes or e-scooters. It has always been about acknowledging all voices, bringing key stakeholders together, and fostering respectful, solution-focused dialogue to achieve balanced outcomes for everyone.
While the motion's aim is beginning to take shape, it has already starting conversations with constructive discussions with the relevant authorities.
Attached is the council's write up for their publication and below, in the comments, I have attached the carried motion 👇
The council will advocate for stronger state regulation of electric bikes and personal mobility devices (PMDs), following growing community concern about safety.
