Haere mai!

You’ve found Ruben the Road Safety Bear who is also known as Rūpene te Pea Haumaru Huarahi.

Ruben loves helping children learn about keeping safe around roads and traffic.

Ruben’s Top Safety Tips

Helmets on right and tight

Wear your helmet every time you ride your bike or scooter.

Stop, Look, Listen and Link

Choose the safest place to cross the road.

Look out for sneaky driveways

It is safest to play in outdoor areas that are fenced and away from driveways and vehicles.

Seat yourself right, buckle in tight

It’s safest to use a booster seat until you’re at least 148 cm tall.

Be bright, dress bright

When wearing bright colours you are more noticeable to other road users.

Ruben | Rūpene and his team of presenters travel around the Waikato Region teaching children road safety tips at kohanga reo, kura kaupapa, preschools, schools and events with a road safety aspect.

Explore more to find fun activities and tips about keeping safe around roads and traffic.

Requests for bookings can be made here.