http://www.wdc.govt.nz/customerservice/?lc=reader&m=tssd&i=4065 Whangarei District Council Slow Streets - Council Connections - Whangarei District Council gets many requests long list of slow street requests, for consideration during the budget round each year. for slow streets each year. Residents who want traffic to slow down on Priority is determined by safety issues, the number of people wanting the work done, the number of years the their streets and are concerned about the job has been put forward by the community, and the safety risks and also the noise fast cars cause funding available. frequently call council asking how to get their street made slow.