Hey! You’ve found Ruben the Road Safety Bear who is also known as Rūpene te Pea Haumaru Huarahi. Ruben gets a buzz in his fuzz from helping children learn about keeping safe around roads and traffic. more…
Ruben/Rūpene and his team of presenters travel around the Waikato Region teaching children road safety tips at kohanga reo, kura kaupapa, preschools, schools and events with a road safety aspect.
Requests for bookings can be made “here”.
The tabs with (M) also have resources for Rūpene te Pea Haumaru Huarahi in te reo Māori.
Explore more to find fun activities and tips about keeping safe around roads and traffic.
Wear your helmet every time you ride your bike or scooter
Me mātua mau tō pōtae pahikara i ia haerenga
Choose the safest place to cross the road
Me rapu te wāhi haumaru ki te whakawhiti rori
It is safest to play in outdoor areas that are fenced and away from driveways and vehicles
He haumaru kē atu te tākaro i ngā papa kua taiapatia, he matara hoki i ngā putanga waka me ngā waka
It’s safest to use a booster seat until you’re at least 148 cm tall
Me noho tonu ki te tūru hāpai, kia 148 henimita rā anō tō tāroaroa
When wearing bright colours you are more noticeable to other road users
Ina he kitakita ngā tae o ō kakahu ka māmā ake ai tō kitea i te rori
Children up to 7 years old can join Ruben’s Kids Club. There’s more information “here”
