There is nothing there to disprove, it's all just opinion based on a political leaning?
There are articles from people with knowledge about it that have days that shows there is no financial benefit like the one below.
National claim to be financially prudent to get policy through but that is clearly not true.
In this case it's really convenience + more deaths but the convenience is out come is arguable. So why do it?
You can argue Labour didn't get much right but this seems to be something that worked for little impact, reversing it is nonsensical.
The government is proposing to increase speed limits. Raising speed limits will lead to increased deaths and serious injuries on our roads. In addition, it is likely to worsen air quality and increase greenhouse gas emissions.
www.phcc.org.nz