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.
He pōtae tau he pōtae mau
Me mātua mau tō pōtae pahikara i ia haerenga.
Stop, Look, Listen and Link
Choose the safest place to cross the road.
Taihoa, titiro, whakarongo, whakahono
Me rapu te wāhi haumaru ki te whakawhiti rori.
Look out for sneaky driveways
It is safest to play in outdoor areas that are fenced and away from driveways and vehicles.
Kimihia ngā putanga waka e huna ana
He haumaru kē atu te tākaro i ngā papa kua taiapatia, he matara hoki i ngā putanga waka me ngā waka.
Seat yourself right, buckle in tight
It’s safest to use a booster seat until you’re at least 148 cm tall.
Kia tau-kia mau
Me noho tonu ki te tūru hāpai, kia 148 henimita rā anō tō tāroaroa.
Be bright, dress bright
When wearing bright colours you are more noticeable to other road users.
Kākahu pai kia marama ai
Ina he kitakita ngā tae o ō kakahu ka māmā ake ai tō kitea i te rori.
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.