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Wairarapa Urged To “Be A Trainspotter” As Rail Safety Week Returns, 10–16 August
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 2:19 pm | Wairarapa Road Safety Council
The campaign theme, Be a Trainspotter When You Cross, encourages drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to stop, look both ways and genuinely check for trains before crossing — rather than relying on habit or a quick glance. More >>
Slow Down: Our Kids Are Depending On It
Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 2:08 pm | Wairarapa Road Safety Council
A vehicle's stopping distance doesn't increase in a straight line with speed — it increases with the square of speed. Double your speed and you roughly quadruple the distance needed to stop. More >>
New ACC Rider Reward Puts Skills — And Savings — In Riders’ Hands
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 3:33 pm | Wairarapa Road Safety Council
For many riders, especially those on smaller and mid-range machines, levy changes will vary — some engine bands are actually decreasing, while others are increasing to better reflect risk. More >>
Funding Boost Improves Bus Safety For Rural Wairarapa Students
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 3:48 pm | Wairarapa Road Safety Council
The Council has secured funding through Kinetic’s 2025 Moving Communities Fund, enabling the purchase of 550 high-visibility bus vests for rural school students. More >>
