Driveway run over - Safekids
Driveway run over - Safekids
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THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: <strong>Safekids</strong> Coalitions<br />
New Zealand’s<br />
Biggest<br />
Coalition Champion<br />
Name: Christine Hutchison<br />
Occupation: Road Safety Co-ordinator, Taupo District Council<br />
“Buckle Up” Event @ Taupo<br />
About Christine: I have been a road safety co-ordinator for Taupo<br />
District Council since August 2004, I love the job because every day<br />
is always different, which is fabulous!<br />
The <strong>Safekids</strong> Taupo Coalition in October unveiled a record-breaking<br />
attempt, buckling-up the whole of Taupo Primary School to promote the<br />
use of booster seats and wearing safety belts.<br />
Led by the Taupo District Council’s Road Safety Co-ordinator Christine<br />
Hutchinson and Plunket’s Nicky Brasell, the event saw a 300 metre long<br />
seatbelt strapping the school’s 360 pupils, parents and teachers. Taupo<br />
Mayor Rick Cooper and Booster the Rooster led the official “clicking” of<br />
the belt.<br />
Britax NZ donated a Safe-n-Sound Maxi Rider AHR which former NZV8<br />
champion and Taupo Motorsport Park CEO Mark Pedersen likened to his<br />
V8 race car seat. “We take safety very seriously. Our V8 seats are similar<br />
to child restraints and booster seats in looks and in function so that if a<br />
crash happens, we can walk away from it.”<br />
Also supporting the event were the Taupo Police, Rural Fire Service and<br />
Ambulance Service, MotorSport Park V8 Drivers, MORE FM and Carters.<br />
For information about the <strong>Safekids</strong> Motor Vehicle Child Passenger Safety<br />
Campaign, visit:<br />
www.safekids.org.nz/index.php/page/Child_Passenger<br />
When not working: My flexible working hours allow me to be at<br />
home with my kids Alice and Joe after school at our 13-acres in<br />
Waikite Valley (where the best hot pools are in New Zealand!).<br />
What drives you?<br />
My motto: Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. If we all do our<br />
part to be safe road users, I’m sure this would make a difference.<br />
What’s great about being a<br />
<strong>Safekids</strong> Coalition Member?<br />
Our coalition has a great bunch<br />
of committed health promotion<br />
professionals/ volunteers from<br />
varied sectors. This partnership<br />
allows us to c<strong>over</strong> a great scope<br />
of projects, from our Kidz in<br />
Carz programme, cycle safety<br />
to water safety projects.<br />
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