About the programme
Since 2005 the Travelwise Schools Programme has been supporting schools by promoting safe, active, sustainable travel. This leads to fewer vehicles on the school run and less congestion at the school gate. Which is good news for student health and wellbeing and for the planet.
Schools are uniquely placed to bring about change in their communities and we are here to help. School Travel Coordinators and our partners such as NZ Police, provide practical, tailored advice and support based on a school's needs. This could include supporting the development of a Safe School Travel Plan, helping start a walking school bus or delivering special activities to reach students, parents and whānau.
Our easy-to-use curriculum-linked units Ready, Steady, Go! and On the Go! bring the benefits of active travel and road safety into the classroom.
Travelwise pillars
The Travelwise Schools Programme is organised around five pillars, offering a variety of initiatives and units of work. Its flexible approach means we can partner with schools to deliver the initiatives most relevant to their unique circumstances and needs.
Explore the 5 pillars
Road Safety
Teaching students essential road skills helps them travel to school safely and confidently, and encourages the whole school community to take greater care.
WoW - Walking or Wheeling
Walking and wheeling helps students travel safely and confidently while building an active travel culture across the school community.
Leadership
Shared leadership across the school community helps champion Travelwise initiatives, empower students to drive change, and encourage safer, smarter active travel choices.
Sustainability
Curriculum-linked units help students develop healthy, sustainable travel habits that support health and wellbeing, benefit the environment, and extend into their communities over time.
Community
Working collectively with schools, parents and whānau, the police and local networks helps build shared responsibility for safe, sustainable active travel and strengthen community connection.