News from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) on child restraints in cars

Links to webpages giving the latest information on -

Explanation about the various types of car seat for children (baby capsules, car seats and booster seats) and a clear set of guidelines as to when each type is recommended.

www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/students-parents/child-restraints.html
NZTA has recently introduced a competency based certification process for Child Restraint Technicians to build the capacity for informed advice around the purchase, hire and installation of child restraints.

This system is supported by a click-on map to find the contact details of qualified child car seat installation services in each area.

www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/students-parents/child-restraints-technician-list.html

If you have any technical questions, please contact:

Margaret Stevenson-Wright
Senior Advisor Education

Email: margaret.stevenson-wright@nzta.govt.nz

The NZTA brochure "Child restraints save lives" is available from Population Health healthed.resources@waikatodhb.health.nz.

The brochures are available in English, Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Chinese and Korean.