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Kōrero: City styles

‘Keep to the left’ sign, Dunedin, 1926

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‘Keep to the left’ sign, Dunedin, 1926

Codes of conduct evolve in cities to make them run smoothly. Keeping to the left on busy footpaths is a common code. Despite the prominent sign and relatively clear footpath, the woman heading towards the photographer has strayed to the right.

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Otago Daily Times

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Kerryn Pollock, City styles – City communication and codes, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/24583/keep-to-the-left-sign-dunedin-1926 (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Kerryn Pollock, i tāngia i te 4 May 2010.