http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.nzvrutrust.org.nz en-us Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:40:43 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/post/167086/trust-calls-for-review-of-governments-1-5m-passing-distance-rule-for-horses/ Dear Transport Minister, Chris Bishop,I am writing on behalf of the New Zealand Vulnerable Road User Charitable Trust (NZVRU Trust) to express our concern regarding the proposed mandatory minimum overtaking distance of 1.5 metres for vehicles passing horse riders.While we support efforts to provide greater clarity for motorists and improve safety for vulnerable road users, we believe that applying the same minimum passing distance to both cyclists and horses fails to recognis... Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:19:06 +1200 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/#post167086 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/post/166684/a-journey-for-answers-no-widow-should-have-to-endure/ John finishing the West to East Coast at Gisborne Beach... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:57:10 +1200 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/#post166684 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/post/165324/ironman-triathlete-commits-to-fundraise-for-improved-road-safety-app/ The New Zealand Vulnerable Road User Charitable Trust is developing a dedicated app that will allow pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians to report non-crash incidents of violence, harassment, and dangerous close calls. By tracking this data, we can advocate for better infrastructure, targeted motorist education, and stricter enforcement of laws protecting vulnerable people.I am asking for your support to bring this app to life.This is my story and why I am motivated to be a part of p... Sun, 24 May 2026 21:32:15 +1200 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/#post165324 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/post/164538/improved-road-safety-requires-responsive-gatekeepers/ Raising a concern around any road safety issue should be viewed positively.Raising an issue about a Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) site after you’ve just peddled through for dear life, should be taken seriously by people in positions of authority.The NZVRU Trust asked Traffic Safe New Zealand for advice around how to raise a safety concern if you witness or experience unsafe practices at a Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) site.Here is an outline of options available to you.Rais... Thu, 14 May 2026 10:53:29 +1200 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/#post164538 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/post/164120/road-safety-week--vulnerable-road-users-gain-support-from-nz-police/ ... Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/#post164120 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/post/163722/man-oh-man-lets-put-the-brakes-on-all-this-trauma/ You don’t need to be a statistician or a data analyst to see what gender and age groups are paying the heaviest price whilst walking, cycling or riding on New Zealand roads.The New Zealand Vulnerable Road User Charitable Trust’s motivation in sharing two decades of Health New Zealand (HNZ) mortality data is so we, all road users and advocates in Road Safety, are aware of all the available data.  There are two sets of data that exist – Crash Analysis Data (CAS) that only captures incid... Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:18:52 +1200 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/#post163722 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/post/163647/more-vulnerable-road-users-are-being-killed-on-new-zealand-roads-than-we-realise/ It’s a sad fact and the truth sits in mortality data held by Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ). Every six-months it releases data.  Whilst released data for pedestrians and cyclist fatalities is only available to the year 2020, and 2021 for equestrian fatalities, understanding the past can help to inform the present. To beginRecorded data meets international statistical classifications.  HNZ data is validated through multiple sources including police investigations... Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:56:44 +1200 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/#post163647 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/post/163206/push-for-improved-road-safety-measures-after-the-death-of-nathan-the-horse/ “A lot of people aren’t surprised this incident has happened.  It was always a case of when, not if…”... Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:08:43 +1200 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/#post163206 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/post/162901/nz-trucking-assn-supports-vulnerable-road-users/ The New Zealand Trucking Association, under the leadership of chief executive David Boyce is renown in the transport sector for its work in this country's road safety landscape.   Its Road Safety Truck is one investment it's made in raising awareness around 11 truck safety messages in an interactive programme aimed at children.  Our young drivers and vulnerable road users to learn about aspects like blind spots, air turbulence and dangerous passing.In 2024 NZ Trucking deliver... Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:27:44 +1300 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/#post162901 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/post/162589/new-zealand-road-safety-emergency-response-and-healthcare-awards--meaningful-connections-made/ I couldn’t help myself.  Imagine walking into a room full of suits and learning there are people present who could really assist in shaping change for vulnerable road users.  I sat and enjoyed the speeches and presentations of the New Zealand Road Safety, Emergency Response and Healthcare Awards, but it was the opportunity to network, that saw me dive past the food table and introduce the Trust and myself to road safety representatives and decision makers.I was on a mission.  Th... Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:24:16 +1300 http://www.nzvrutrust.org.nz/blog/#post162589