A rip is a narrow body of water moving out to sea like a river. These currents are caused by complex interactions between the ocean – such as…
After losing her two-year-old daughter in a home pool drowning in 2017, Chantal Kerlin is sharing her story to encourage parents to educate themselves around pool safety.
Good weather and school holidays are just the excuse you’ve been looking for to get out on your bikes. What better way to wear out your kids, get outdoors…
Summer’s on the horizon – It’s time to think about water safety for kids. Water is an essential part of Kiwis identity and many children grow up spending their…
The risk of a fire in the home increases in winter as you start to use fires and more appliances like dryers and heaters. It’s important to look…
New Zealand is a wonderful place to live for many reasons. We are privileged to enjoy nature in a safe, protected way that few other countries in the…
As a parent, sometimes it’s hard to know how to choose safe children’s products and you’ll want to make sure the children’s products you buy and use are…
Trampolines are a lot of fun, and great for you too – just 10 minutes on a trampoline provides the same aerobic benefit as half an hour of…
Every year children are seen at emergency departments with injuries caused by toys they’ve just received as Christmas presents.
Learning to drive is an exciting part of growing up and it’s a milestone that many parents both look forward to and dread. Being on the road does…
We get frequent email enquiries from worried parents wondering what the safe legal age is for their child to do certain things in New Zealand.
Bunk beds can be a great way of saving space in bedrooms but it’s important to make sure that they are safe for your children. Every year, over…
Supervising your dog around children and supervising your children around dogs is paramount for both their safety. Find out more in our Dog safety around children article.