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Travel Safe

Travel Safe is an all-ages community focused approach to road safety in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty.

A joint initiative between Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, NZ Police, and NZ Transport Agency. The Travel Safe team partner with and work alongside communities, schools, parents, caregivers, volunteers, and students, to deliver programmes and initiatives to reduce accidents and improve road safety.

The programmes are developed to address identified high risks for targeted audiences.

Travel Safe is driven by guiding principles:

  • listening to communities
  • keeping it simple and flexible
  • developing community and school ownership at the beginning
  • strengthening community action
  • developing personal skills
  • creating supportive environments
  • supporting building healthy public policy
  • valuing volunteers

Find out more using the links below and follow Travel Safe on Facebook for updates.

Rail Safety Week 2025

Bay of Plenty students have come together to raise awareness about how to stay safe on the region’s 86 railway level crossings, by always expecting the unexpected and watching out for trains.

Rail Safety Week, 11-17 August 2025,  is a national initiative led by KiwiRail and TrackSAFE NZ, with support from transport partners and local councils across Aotearoa. Held every August, it aims to reduce rail-related incidents and encourage safe behaviour around trains and tracks. This year’s theme, ‘Stay Off, Stay Safe’, highlights the serious dangers of trespassing in the rail corridor and urges people to stay clear of railway lines.

Share with care

Share with care on our pathways. Whaia te ara. Stay left, slow down, keep dogs close.

Latest news

Upcoming Oruahine track closure on Mauao

The Oruahine track on Mauao will be temporarily closed next week for maintenance. The track closure will take place from 7am on Wednesday, 15 January until 4pm on Friday, 17 January 2025.

Posted: 08 January 2025

An endless slice of summertime paradise

While the saying goes ‘age before beauty’, when it comes to the ninety-plus year-old Mount Beachside Holiday Park, beauty trumps age.

Posted: 06 January 2025

Great places to play in Tauranga this summer

While many families are taking a well-deserved break, you might be looking for a fun way to spend time in Tauranga. Why not visit some of our great places to play around town?

Posted: 03 January 2025

Freedom campers encouraged to roam responsibly

There are plenty of spots to enjoy in the Bay this summer, whether that’s just for the day or overnight.

Posted: 02 January 2025
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