Links
Road safety and the safety of our children in general is a topic that concerns us all. The following website links will take you to sites that deal with many safety issues in detail.
Please be aware that these links are supplied in good faith for information purposes only. Geared NZ Limited have no affilliation with the listed organisations or control over content or accuracy of information contained in these websites.
NEW ZEALAND WEBSITES:
NZ Transport Agency Roadcode
NZ Transport Agency is a Crown Entity charged with taking responsibility for land transport funding and to promote land transport safety.
NZ Transport Agency Road Safety for Kids
NZ Ministry of Transport - Safer Journeys Initiative
Safer Journeys is the government's strategy to guide improvements in road safety over the period 2010–2020. The strategy is how New Zealand will contribute to the United Nations' Decade of Action for Road Safety.
NZTA Education Portal
The NZ Transport Agency has created this road and rail safety website for teachers to use each year as part of their local school curriculum. This website provides curriculum content and supporting information to generate positive and informed behaviour change.
Feet First
Walk to School Every Week. Feet First encourages year 1 – 8 school students to walk to school safely with a caregiver, friend, or organised walking group at least once a week, every week, during term time.
ACC
Tips and hints for preventing accidents and injury - Early Childhood and Schools.
Kiddielok Child Safety Services Limited
Your One Stop Child Safety Shop. Here you will find a free do-it-yourself safety check that will help
you to identify possible dangers around your home and property. You can
also browse through their online catalogue for great quality safety
products from baby monitors and first aid kits to catches, latches and
safety gates to help prevent accidents.
SafeKids
The Safekids Campaign has an annual focus on specific unintentional injury
issues to children aged 0 - 14 years. This Campaign is co-ordinated by
Safekids New Zealand in partnership with a number of government and
non-government agencies.
Safe Routes to Schools - Christchurch
A community based road safety programme which aims to improve the safety of the school journey for school age road users and encourage safe and active travel to school.
The NZ Child Safety Foundation
Established in 1985 as the New Zealand Safe Playing Trust to teach safety to pre school and early primary school pupils, the Child Safety Foundation has closed as of July 2010 due to a cut in government funding.
Bike Wise
Bike Wise is New Zealand’s national programme of activities, which promote cycling as a fun, healthy and safe way to travel.
CAN - Cycling Advocates Network
CAN is New Zealand's national network of cycling advocates. We work with government and local authorities on behalf of cyclists, for a better cycling environment.
School Road Safety Education - NZ Police Youth Education Service
Providing young people with appropriate road safety skills and practices at all levels of their schooling.
OTHER WEBSITES FROM AROUND THE WORLD:
Note that Road Rules in some countries might be a little different than in New Zealand.
