We’re teaming up with Brake NZ as part of Road Safety Week 2024.
This year the theme is being a Road Safety Hero, and we want you to nominate someone who goes above and beyond to promote road safety in your community.
To nominate yourself or someone else, enter via the Yellow Ribbon website.
Events
Stay Bright at Night: Preparing for Winter Riding
Āhea | When 5.15pm–7pm, Wednesday 22 May 2024
Ki hea | Where Bikespace | View on Google Maps
Te utu | Cost Free
Free reflective gear: collect complimentary reflective gear for yourself and your paihikara/bike to help you stay bright at night. Enjoy some free hot chocolate while you’re there.
We also have bike lights available for Leisure Card holders while stocks last.
Bikespace workshop: starting at 5.15pm, Bikespace will host a 45-minute bike maintenance workshop covering the key things to know to keep your paihikara running at its best.
Workshop spaces are limited, book your place on Eventfinda.
Child seat safety session
Āhea | When 1pm–3pm, Wednesday 22 May 2024
Ki hea | Where Waitangi Park | View on Google Maps
Te utu | Cost Free
Join us for this free child restraint clinic. Trained Wellington City Council technicians will be available at Waitangi Park to check and help you correctly install car seats, to ensure the children riding in them are safe.
Learn more about child restraints.
Staying safe course for older drivers
Āhea | When 10am–2pm, Thursday 23 May 2024
Ki hea | Where Karori Community Centre | View on Google Maps
Te utu | Cost Free
Age Concern are running a series of driving workshops for senior road users in partnership with Waka Kotahi. Includes free morning tea and a light lunch.
Book your place on the Age Concern website or email info@acwellington.org.nz.
Learn to ride session
Āhea | When 10am–3pm, Saturday 25 May 2024
Ki hea | Where Corner of Cable Street and Oriental Parade | View on Google Maps
Te utu | Cost Free
Come have some fun, test your safe passing skills, and earn some free merchandise or minutes for your micro-mobility rides on an obstacle course with Flamingo (from 10am-12pm) and Beam (from 1pm-3pm).