Resources for whānau and community
There are lots of ways schools, whānau and tamariki can get walking or wheeling at any time of year. Explore the resources below for inspiration and tools to support you in promoting safe and sustainable transport. Check out Movin’March if you’d like your school to participate in our annual celebration of walking and wheeling!
Park and Stride
Parents and whānau can help ease school congestion and road safety issues by parking away from the school gate and walking or wheeling the rest of the way. For more information see our Quick Guide for Whānau.
Walking school bus
A walking school bus (WSB) is when a group of tamariki and parents/whānau walk together on a specific route on an agreed day, picking up children (passengers) on the way. If you’re interested in a WSB in your neighbourhood, contact your school office. It’s possible one already exists, or they may want to support parents who are willing to volunteer. For more information on how a WSB works, see these videos from Auckland Transport.
Walking pou
Based on a Māori concept of pouwhenua (land post), walking pou are traditionally carved wooden posts marking a place of significance to connect people with place. Walking pou can used as a meeting point for a walking school bus or to mark a park and stride area.
Walk and wheel safety
The New Zealand Transport Agency have put together a handy guide for parents and caregivers to help teach children about staying safe on roads. We have shared an excerpt of the walking section below.
Download the full guide at Hike it, Bike it, Scoot it, Skate it.
Safer journeys for school children; a whānau and caregivers' guide from Waka Kotahi
