Blindzone Demonstrations
Few of us have the opportunity to climb up into the driver’s seat of a truck or bus. What a driver can and, more importantly, cannot see is quite different from what we can see closer to the ground. The purpose of the demonstration is to improve people’s understanding of
Design a Helmet Competition
Every year during May we run a ‘Design a helmet’ competition as part of the activities for Road safety Week. The competition is open to all five to twelve year olds across Te Tai Tokerau. The judging panel is made up of people from Bike and Hike Northland, Northland Road
Bikes in Schools – So many benefits
Bikes in Schools is a great way to get kids outside and active. We all know the benefits that come with a bit of fresh air and physical activity, throw in some fun and the positive outcomes are many. We constantly hear stories of how riding bikes at school has
529 Garage Project
Bike theft is on the rise. With the increasing popularity of e-bikes and all forms of cycling more and more people are buying bikes, and many are worth a significant amount of money. You can add a level of security to keep your bike safe by registering it with 529
School uses bikes to get students to Music practice
St Francis Xavier School decided to be part of this year’s National Marimba Festival. The festival is organised by ONZA the theme this year being; Rongo Ma Tane – Cultivated Gardens. The festival is online and registered participants will have their recordings combined with those from other schools to create
Pohe Island Bike Park – A Busy Place
A brisk spring day mid-week, and the Pohe Island Bike Park was bustling with activity. It is the perfect base for groups to congregate, train, or just enjoy some active recreation. When we arrived a family group of rollerbladers was just finishing up making the most of the large smooth