4–10 May 2026
Road Safety Week is a national campaign encouraging everyone to become a road safety hero—especially by looking out for people walking, biking, scootering, and travelling on our roads each day.
An annual community event promoted by Brake and supported by communities, workplaces, schools, clubs, and organisations across New Zealand. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of road safety and recognise the impact road trauma has on individuals, whānau, and communities.
Anyone can take part by supporting local events, sharing safety messages, or running activities that help reduce harm on our roads.
Full details are available at: www.roadsafetyweek.org.nz
Listen to The Breeze Wairarapa (99.9FM) during Road Safety Week to find out where free ice scrapers are being distributed to help keep windscreens clear and safe during the colder months.
Free child car seat checks and installations will be available in:
Bookings can be made online:
https://www.picktime.com/carseatclinic#book
For Carterton bookings, call 06 377 1379 or email rsc@wairsc.org.nz
Spaces are still available in Featherston and Carterton during Road Safety Week. Book now to secure your place.
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Travelling with Tiaki is a new road safety picture book for early childhood and school-aged children, helping tamariki learn everyday road safety skills in a fun and engaging way.
The Wairarapa Road Safety Council has donated copies in English and Te Reo Māori to libraries across the region so families can borrow and enjoy them locally.
If your school, kura, early learning centre, or community group would like to hold a Road Safety Day, get in touch—we may be able to help support your event.
You can also order your own copy online here:
https://www.education.nzta.govt.nz/teacher-resources/school-community-partnerships/travelling-with-tiaki-picture-book
We’re celebrating all the amazing road patrol students and volunteers who help keep children safe before and after school.
Schools are invited to take part in Road Patrol Superhero Day by wearing superhero-themed accessories with school uniform and thanking those who help keep crossings safe.
Wear yellow or bright colours to show your support for road safety awareness.
Look out for pop-up events, safety promotions, and local engagement activities happening throughout the week.
If you would like to host a fundraiser for Brake, the national road safety charity, or support a local first responder unit, please contact them directly.
For local activities, bookings, or to discuss a Road Safety Day at your school or centre, contact:
Wairarapa Road Safety Council
