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Road Safety Week (New Zealand)

Road Safety Week in New Zealand is held each May, urging everyone to act as road safety heroes and reduce deaths and injuries.

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OrganiserBrake
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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day

The road safety charity Brake coordinates the week with schools, councils and businesses. In 2026 it ran from 4 to 10 May.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
20273 to 9 May 2027New ZealandProvisional until the organiser confirms
20281 to 7 May 2028New ZealandProvisional until the organiser confirms
20297 to 13 May 2029New ZealandProvisional until the organiser confirms

Questions and answers

When is Road Safety Week (New Zealand) 2027?

Road Safety Week (New Zealand) 2027 runs from 3 to 9 May 2027. This date is provisional until the organiser confirms it.

How long does Road Safety Week (New Zealand) last?

Road Safety Week (New Zealand) runs for seven days.

Who organises Road Safety Week (New Zealand)?

Road Safety Week (New Zealand) is organised by Brake.

Where is Road Safety Week (New Zealand) marked?

Road Safety Week (New Zealand) is marked in New Zealand.

Where do these details come from?

We checked these details against one source, including Scoop (Brake release): Road Safety Week 2026. They were last checked on 20 October 2026.

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