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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

Stay safe on the region’s 86 railway level crossings by always expecting the unexpected and watching out for trains.

Bay of Plenty students lead the way for Rail Safety Week

Share with care

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

Let’s share our pathways with care

Stay bus smart

A video campaign reminds students how to stay safe when catching the bus to and from school.

Students urged to stay bus smart with new safety campaign

Latest news

Fireworks on Mauao prompt safety warning and fire ban reminder

The Mauao Trust and Tauranga City Council are deeply disappointed and concerned following fireworks being set off on Mauao last night. This behaviour is illegal, dangerous, and completely unacceptable.

Posted: 06 November 2025

Tauranga City Council's 2024/25 Annual Report reflects year of transition

Tauranga City Council has adopted its 2024/25 Annual Report, marking a year of significant transition and a renewed focus on delivering value for ratepayers.

Posted: 06 November 2025

Pilot Bay getting summer-ready with upcoming works

Tauranga City Council is preparing Waikorire/Pilot Bay for a busy summer season with essential maintenance works scheduled from Monday 10 November to Friday 21 November 2025.

Posted: 06 November 2025

Historic Monmouth Redoubt reopening following restoration work

With a new timber boardwalk in place and vital work to strengthen banks within the reserve now complete, the historic Monmouth Redoubt is ready to welcome visitors to the refreshed site.

Posted: 24 October 2025
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