Welcome to the Pass Wide & Slow NZ BLOG!
Your stories matter. We are sharing stories from our local and international community to help decision makers understand how and why they must take horse rider and carriage driver safety seriously. We all deserve to be safe, we all have families, communities to return home to.
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PWASNZ ROAD SAFETY WEEK CAMPAIGN 2025
“Most motorists are great but you only need one driver who doesn’t take account. To me it’s very personal because I was hit by a motorbike whilst riding once and my horse was killed. Pass Wide and Slow. It is a matter of life and death.” Ros, Waimakariri Riding Club member
43 equestrians and horses pay their respect to the 43 LIVES LOST whilst riding or driving a horse on New Zealand’s roads.
Recently obtained statistics by Pass Wide & Slow NZ (PWASNZ) have revealed the true extent of suffering on New Zealand roads and equestrians are determined to lead positive change.
PWASNZ Pay Their Respect To Lives Lost On Our Roads
43 equestrians and horses pay their respect to the 43 LIVES LOST whilst riding or driving a horse on New Zealand’s roads as part of Road Safety Week 2025 with a powerful photo shoot.
Recently obtained statistics by Pass Wide & Slow NZ (PWASNZ) have revealed the true extent of suffering on New Zealand roads and equestrians are determined to lead positive change.
Lost Access Trails … Could Lead to Loss of Lives
Riders across Aotearoa New Zealand are loosing access to trails and land at an alarming rate. This has resulted in more riders being forced to ride on our very unsafe roads. Learn about the huge loss of access. Once we have Vulnerable Road User status councils will need include horse riders in planning. But we cannot wait we have to act now. Get familiar with what your council is doing in your region and use your voice to advocate.
