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mō mātouE D I T O R I A L M E S S A G EWELCOMEWelcome to our second edition of Mō Mātou Magazine the official magazine of theWelcome to our second edition of Mō Mātou Magazine the official magazine of theRoad Traffic Accident Trauma Charitable Trust trading as the National Road TraumaRoad Traffic Accident Trauma Charitable Trust trading as the National Road TraumaCentre. This follows our pilot edition, launched in July.Centre. This follows our pilot edition, launched in July.Mō Mātou Magazine is about bringing together, real people and real stories. Our goalMō Mātou Magazine is about bringing together, real people and real stories. Our goalwas simple, it’s designed to curate conversations. Whether you have a personalwas simple, it’s designed to curate conversations. Whether you have a personalconnection to our cause or you are embedded in the sector. This magazine is for you.connection to our cause or you are embedded in the sector. This magazine is for you.This editorial marks a huge milestone: It officially marks 15 years since the inception ofThis editorial marks a huge milestone: It officially marks 15 years since the inception ofthe Road Traffic Accident Trauma Charitable Trust trading as the National Road Traumathe Road Traffic Accident Trauma Charitable Trust trading as the National Road TraumaCentre. Fifteen years of time very well spent and an achievement for all those involvedCentre. Fifteen years of time very well spent and an achievement for all those involvedto be extremely proud of.to be extremely proud of. In this edition we feature the exclusive story of Nicholas Henare, former high flyingIn this edition we feature the exclusive story of Nicholas Henare, former high flyingSony Executive and model to road crash survivor. Nicholas never falls short of living lifeSony Executive and model to road crash survivor. Nicholas never falls short of living lifeto the fullest and he shares his personal reasons why he supports the work of the Trust.to the fullest and he shares his personal reasons why he supports the work of the Trust.We bring to you a collection of featured previous New Zealand Road Safety, EmergencyWe bring to you a collection of featured previous New Zealand Road Safety, EmergencyResponse and Healthcare Award recipients. These stories are very personal and captureResponse and Healthcare Award recipients. These stories are very personal and capturetheir passion to make an influential difference. We hope you find their stories inspiring -their passion to make an influential difference. We hope you find their stories inspiring -just as much as they are.just as much as they are. We encourage you to help share our magazine and featured posts to let readers knowWe encourage you to help share our magazine and featured posts to let readers knowthat Mō Mātou Magazine is here.that Mō Mātou Magazine is here.MŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINE

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Jordan Smith‘Stay alive on 5’campaign seesunprecedentedsuccess Motivation to create change comes inMotivation to create change comes inmany forms, but for Seargent Stevenmany forms, but for Seargent StevenKnox, it came with a tragic undertone.Knox, it came with a tragic undertone. When he was just a teenager, Knox’s goodWhen he was just a teenager, Knox’s goodfriend was killed by a drunk driver. From then,friend was killed by a drunk driver. From then,he vowed he would spark the change.he vowed he would spark the change. “I made a graveside promise that I'll join the“I made a graveside promise that I'll join thepolice one day and make a difference,” hepolice one day and make a difference,” hesaid.said. At age 40, Knox joined the force and roadAt age 40, Knox joined the force and roadpolice shortly after to honour that promise,police shortly after to honour that promise,with his main deployment being Statewith his main deployment being StateHighway 5 in the North Island. He and hisHighway 5 in the North Island. He and histeam had “started to notice a trend ofteam had “started to notice a trend offatalities increasing” in the late 2010’s, so infatalities increasing” in the late 2010’s, so in2020, he decided it was time to take action.2020, he decided it was time to take action.“Here I am thinking 'this is my opportunity to“Here I am thinking 'this is my opportunity todo something good for the community, butdo something good for the community, butalso, it lives my graveside promise I made toalso, it lives my graveside promise I made tomy friend that I'll make a difference.”my friend that I'll make a difference.”From there, Knox got in contact with policeFrom there, Knox got in contact with policeofficers, both the Taupō and Hawke’s Bayofficers, both the Taupō and Hawke’s BayCouncils, Waka Kotahi and contractors, andCouncils, Waka Kotahi and contractors, andthus, ‘Stay Alive on 5’ was born.thus, ‘Stay Alive on 5’ was born.The campaign encompassed many changes,The campaign encompassed many changes,with road safety billboards and electronicwith road safety billboards and electronicsigns urging motorists to slow down andsigns urging motorists to slow down andalerting them to tight corners put in place.alerting them to tight corners put in place. Additionally, police presence increased on theAdditionally, police presence increased on theroad, with both marked and unmarked patrolroad, with both marked and unmarked patrolvehicles working in tandem as well as utilisingvehicles working in tandem as well as utilisingspeed camera vans.speed camera vans.The results speak volumes to his work.The results speak volumes to his work.In the 20 months prior to the campaign, SH5In the 20 months prior to the campaign, SH5had seen 13 fatalities along with 183 accidents,had seen 13 fatalities along with 183 accidents,totalling at a social cost of over $84 milliontotalling at a social cost of over $84 milliondollars.dollars.The first 20 months of Knox’sThe first 20 months of Knox’scampaign?campaign? Not a single fatality.Not a single fatality.Only 81 crashes were recorded, with two beingOnly 81 crashes were recorded, with two beingserious, only costing $3.5 million. Four yearsserious, only costing $3.5 million. Four yearslater (2020-2024), there were only twolater (2020-2024), there were only twofatalities recorded, lower than the four yearfatalities recorded, lower than the four yearperiod prior to the campaign’speriod prior to the campaign’simplementation.implementation.MŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 6Sergeant Steven Knox, Eastern District Road Policing

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Even Kiwi motorsport legend and Hawkes’ BayEven Kiwi motorsport legend and Hawkes’ Baynative Greg Murphy took notice, as Knox saidnative Greg Murphy took notice, as Knox saidhe called him “out of the blue”.he called him “out of the blue”.“[He] said 'I've been seeing the good work“[He] said 'I've been seeing the good workthat's been going up there that you've beenthat's been going up there that you've beendriving’.”driving’.”“He said that he'd like to use his media“He said that he'd like to use his mediaplatform to promote the good work as well...platform to promote the good work as well...on his reach he's got a few thousand I believeon his reach he's got a few thousand I believefrom my last look.”from my last look.”Off the back of some truly remarkable mahi,Off the back of some truly remarkable mahi,Knox was awarded with the National AwardKnox was awarded with the National Awardfor Road Safety in 2024. Thefor Road Safety in 2024. Theacknowledgement recognises achievementsacknowledgement recognises achievementsmade by individuals and/or organisations thatmade by individuals and/or organisations thatimprove road safety through excellentimprove road safety through excellentpractice, design or technical application.practice, design or technical application. “I was quite chuffed because it's a big thing.“I was quite chuffed because it's a big thing.I hadn't been nominated before for anyI hadn't been nominated before for anynational award, so it was pretty cool,” Knoxnational award, so it was pretty cool,” Knoxsaid.said.“We don't do the job for awards, but it was“We don't do the job for awards, but it wasnice to get a pat on the back.”nice to get a pat on the back.”He exemplified rubbing shoulders with largeHe exemplified rubbing shoulders with largeorganisations such as Auckland Transport leftorganisations such as Auckland Transport lefthim feeling a strong sense of pride andhim feeling a strong sense of pride andaccomplishment that he’d made that promiseaccomplishment that he’d made that promisecast many moons ago a reality.cast many moons ago a reality. “It was a very good event, and I felt quite“It was a very good event, and I felt quitehumbled,” he said.humbled,” he said.“I thought in my mind 'yeah, I've done a good“I thought in my mind 'yeah, I've done a goodjob. I'm happy'.”job. I'm happy'.”Like many of his fellow award winners, KnoxLike many of his fellow award winners, Knoxwhole-heartedly backed the importance of thewhole-heartedly backed the importance of theaward’s existence, as he said it helps celebrateaward’s existence, as he said it helps celebratepeople doing “some fantastic work out there.”people doing “some fantastic work out there.”“To get people put forward for any“To get people put forward for anyrecognition is huge, because not a lot ofrecognition is huge, because not a lot ofpeople get a pat on the back and it's very nicepeople get a pat on the back and it's very nicewhen you do, especially at that level.”when you do, especially at that level.”He also praised the simplistic nature of theHe also praised the simplistic nature of thenomination-to-award process, highlightingnomination-to-award process, highlightinghow “to write what I needed to put forwardhow “to write what I needed to put forwardfor the whole process was fairly easy.”for the whole process was fairly easy.”Knox strongly encouraged those out thereKnox strongly encouraged those out theredoing it to nominate others, saying there’s nodoing it to nominate others, saying there’s nofeat too small.feat too small.It doesn't have to be huge things... if it's doneIt doesn't have to be huge things... if it's donegood by the community to do with road safetygood by the community to do with road safetyand the results are showing, put through aand the results are showing, put through anomination.”nomination.”“Don't be afraid to give someone a pat on the“Don't be afraid to give someone a pat on theback because I reckon that's a good place toback because I reckon that's a good place tobe.”be.”Looking forward, Knox hopes to implement aLooking forward, Knox hopes to implement asimilar campaign on State Highway 2 due to asimilar campaign on State Highway 2 due to arise in fatalities, and possibly beyond.rise in fatalities, and possibly beyond. “Obviously I can't brand stay alive on five“Obviously I can't brand stay alive on fivedown there because five doesn't rhyme withdown there because five doesn't rhyme withtwo,” he said laughing.two,” he said laughing. “I'm quite keen to go to the National Road“I'm quite keen to go to the National RoadPolice Headquarters in Wellington withPolice Headquarters in Wellington witheverything on this and say 'hey, this could be aeverything on this and say 'hey, this could be agood template or resources that are going togood template or resources that are going tobe very helpful for other people around thebe very helpful for other people around thecountry.”country.” MŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 7Sergeant Steven Knox, Eastern District Road PolicingPhotograph supplied by New Zealand Police

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“I came along to the seminar and at the end“I came along to the seminar and at the endof the day he offered me a job to come andof the day he offered me a job to come andset it up for the New Zealand Spinal Trust …set it up for the New Zealand Spinal Trust …[I’ve] basically have been involved one way or[I’ve] basically have been involved one way oranother for the last 23 years in various roles.”another for the last 23 years in various roles.”Currently, Hall works with a team deliveringCurrently, Hall works with a team deliveringpeer support with patients who are goingpeer support with patients who are goingthrough their individual rehab at the Burwoodthrough their individual rehab at the BurwoodSpinal Unit in Christchurch, as well asSpinal Unit in Christchurch, as well asassisting whānau with their loved one’s wayassisting whānau with their loved one’s wayof living. He also manages a network ofof living. He also manages a network ofcommunity peer supporters in all areascommunity peer supporters in all areasacross the country.across the country.After breaking his C6 vertebrae when heAfter breaking his C6 vertebrae when hewas 19, Andrew Hall has been a wheelchairwas 19, Andrew Hall has been a wheelchairuser for the last 42 years.user for the last 42 years. It wasn’t until 19 years later where the nowIt wasn’t until 19 years later where the nowNational Programme Manager becameNational Programme Manager becameinvolved with the New Zealand Spinalinvolved with the New Zealand SpinalTrust, occurring when the founder,Trust, occurring when the founder,Professor Alan Clarke, gave him a call.Professor Alan Clarke, gave him a call.“He asked me to be involved in seminars“He asked me to be involved in seminarsto see what we could do about improvingto see what we could do about improvingthe employment rate for people withthe employment rate for people withspinal injuries” Hall said.spinal injuries” Hall said. New Zealand Spinal Trustmaking a differenceJordan SmithAndrew Hall, National Programme Manager, New Zealand Spinal Trust. Photograph supplied by Jordan SmithMŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 8

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“They've just joined a club that they didn't“They've just joined a club that they didn'treally want to belong to, quite frankly. A lotreally want to belong to, quite frankly. A lotof things will have to change for them butof things will have to change for them butalso a lot of things can remain the same,”also a lot of things can remain the same,”he said.he said.“Our organisation and my team get to“Our organisation and my team get towheel in there and give them good news.wheel in there and give them good news.Yes, that job might be over, but there'sYes, that job might be over, but there'sother jobs possible.”other jobs possible.”“Hall emphasised that no two patients are the“Hall emphasised that no two patients are thesame, and everyone’s recovery journey lookssame, and everyone’s recovery journey looksdifferent due to a myriad of factors. The aimdifferent due to a myriad of factors. The aimdoesn’t change however, that being to getdoesn’t change however, that being to getthem to believe that a fulfilling and rewardingthem to believe that a fulfilling and rewardinglife is still possible and then to help achieve it,life is still possible and then to help achieve it,regardless of their limitations.regardless of their limitations.“Our whole ethos is about setting positive“Our whole ethos is about setting positiveexpectations for people. Having a spinal injuryexpectations for people. Having a spinal injuryis not like a terminal cancer diagnosis - thisis not like a terminal cancer diagnosis - thisisn't going to kill you,” he said.isn't going to kill you,” he said. In true Kiwi fashion, Hall shifted the focusIn true Kiwi fashion, Hall shifted the focusoff himself quickly and onto how the Awardoff himself quickly and onto how the Awardsheds light on those who work in what issheds light on those who work in what isvery much a under the radar sector.very much a under the radar sector.“They [first responders] do it because“They [first responders] do it becausethey're good bastards, not for anythey're good bastards, not for anyrecognition.”recognition.”“No one's expecting to be rewarded but“No one's expecting to be rewarded butthere's no harm in getting a nice pat on thethere's no harm in getting a nice pat on theback when they've done it.”back when they've done it.” Through the nature of his mahi, Hall hasThrough the nature of his mahi, Hall hassupported and nurtured many road traumasupported and nurtured many road traumavictims, a process that can be distressing forvictims, a process that can be distressing forthe latter given the nature of their admission.the latter given the nature of their admission.As a result, he was nominated andAs a result, he was nominated andsubsequently the winner of the Canterburysubsequently the winner of the CanterburyAward for Public Service (now known asAward for Public Service (now known asNational Award for Emergency Response andNational Award for Emergency Response andHealthcare) in 2020.Healthcare) in 2020.The recognition recognises members of theThe recognition recognises members of thecommunity that have provided outstandingcommunity that have provided outstandingcare or support to a road trauma victim,care or support to a road trauma victim,whether that be roadside or influentiallywhether that be roadside or influentiallyimpacting their treatment, recovery orimpacting their treatment, recovery orrehabilitation.rehabilitation.“It was a surprise and a real thrill,” Hall said“It was a surprise and a real thrill,” Hall saidwhen asked about winning.when asked about winning.“I saw it as a real opportunity to“I saw it as a real opportunity toshowcase the work we're doing here.”showcase the work we're doing here.”He said the ceremony was a true highlight, asHe said the ceremony was a true highlight, asit gave those who have lost friends and familyit gave those who have lost friends and familymembers a chance to “understand there's amembers a chance to “understand there's awhole system in place to prevent that stuff butwhole system in place to prevent that stuff butalso support it when it happens.”also support it when it happens.”“It's almost a celebration of people's lives“It's almost a celebration of people's livesbut also as well as the recognition for thosebut also as well as the recognition for thosedoing some great work that's often unseen.”doing some great work that's often unseen.” Andrew Hall, New Zealand Spinal Trust2020 Award recipientMŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 9

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Auckland Transportawarded forgroundbreaking ‘safespeeds’ programmeJordan SmithIn 2017, Auckland Transport’s (AT) Head ofIn 2017, Auckland Transport’s (AT) Head ofRoad Safety Engineering, Michael BrownRoad Safety Engineering, Michael Brownsaid they had recognised a “real issue” withsaid they had recognised a “real issue” withdeaths and serious injuries on their roads. Adeaths and serious injuries on their roads. A70% increase of both categories since 201470% increase of both categories since 2014confirmed the issue.confirmed the issue.Instead of providing excuses, Brown and hisInstead of providing excuses, Brown and histeam acted, introducing the ‘safe speeds’team acted, introducing the ‘safe speeds’programme in 2020.programme in 2020.The programme centred around loweringThe programme centred around loweringroad speeds and setting more appropriateroad speeds and setting more appropriatelimits, initially starting on rural roads andlimits, initially starting on rural roads andreducing speeds in the City Centre.reducing speeds in the City Centre. The results speak for themselves.The results speak for themselves.“[On] higher speed, rural roads... we've had“[On] higher speed, rural roads... we've hadreally, really good stats on the reductionsreally, really good stats on the reductionson deaths and serious injuries,” Brown said.on deaths and serious injuries,” Brown said.Brown went on to explain that past thoseBrown went on to explain that past thoseinitial tinkers in the rural sectors, ATinitial tinkers in the rural sectors, ATworked on creating safer spaces forworked on creating safer spaces forpedestrians and cyclists in town centres,pedestrians and cyclists in town centres,residential areas and around schools.residential areas and around schools. “It would mean that kids are more likely to“It would mean that kids are more likely towalk to school, or the parents would feelwalk to school, or the parents would feelmore comfortable with the kids walking tomore comfortable with the kids walking toschool,” he said.school,” he said. “You see an uplift in that number of people“You see an uplift in that number of peoplewalking and cycling and the perception ofwalking and cycling and the perception ofsafety was also increased.”safety was also increased.”In the present, the stats now paint a far moreIn the present, the stats now paint a far morepositive picture. Crash data suggests thepositive picture. Crash data suggests theprogramme led to a 33% decrease in fatalprogramme led to a 33% decrease in fatalcrashes, 13% decrease of death and seriouscrashes, 13% decrease of death and seriousinjury crashes and an 18% reduction of allinjury crashes and an 18% reduction of allinjuries in general.injuries in general.“Deservingly, Brown and the AT team were“Deservingly, Brown and the AT team wereawarded with the National Award for Roadawarded with the National Award for RoadSafety in 2024. The recognition acknowledgesSafety in 2024. The recognition acknowledgesorganisations and industry professionals alikeorganisations and industry professionals alikeon work that improves road user safetyon work that improves road user safetythrough excellent practice, design or technicalthrough excellent practice, design or technicalapplication, making AT a prime candidate.application, making AT a prime candidate. “We've always talked about being able to tell“We've always talked about being able to tella story and being able to get recognition fora story and being able to get recognition forwhat we've done. It really gave the team thewhat we've done. It really gave the team thecourage or the confidence to keep pushingcourage or the confidence to keep pushingforward as much as they can... it wasforward as much as they can... it wasawesome,” Brown said.awesome,” Brown said.“It kind of gives you the sense of 'yeah, we're“It kind of gives you the sense of 'yeah, we'redoing the right thing', so it was a really timelydoing the right thing', so it was a really timelyaward.”award.”Brown alluded to the importance of havingBrown alluded to the importance of havingthese style of awards, as it actively shows thethese style of awards, as it actively shows theNew Zealand public positive work being doneNew Zealand public positive work being donein the sector.in the sector.MŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 10

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“There's a lot of people in New Zealand [who]“There's a lot of people in New Zealand [who]want the best for the communities, and theywant the best for the communities, and theywant the communities to be safer... they wantwant the communities to be safer... they wantto see an improvement in road safety.”to see an improvement in road safety.”“Having this recognition at a national level to“Having this recognition at a national level tosay, ‘this team is doing the right thing andsay, ‘this team is doing the right thing andthey're in the right direction’, it really helpsthey're in the right direction’, it really helpsyour case.”your case.”Brown said he would be “very supportive” ofBrown said he would be “very supportive” ofnominating individuals, teams andnominating individuals, teams andorganisations alike for the award, as theorganisations alike for the award, as theimportance of lifting one another up cannotimportance of lifting one another up cannotbe understated.be understated.“That whole sense of celebrating success is“That whole sense of celebrating success isreally, really key to having high performingreally, really key to having high performingteams and making sure people are reallyteams and making sure people are reallycommitted to what they want to do.”committed to what they want to do.”Looking forward, Brown said he and his teamLooking forward, Brown said he and his teamwill be working with elected member towill be working with elected member todevelop local board road safety plans goingdevelop local board road safety plans goingforward, with a focus on speed management,forward, with a focus on speed management,road safety infrastructure and road safetyroad safety infrastructure and road safetyeducation.education.“It's going to be more tailored to where“It's going to be more tailored to wherepeople are wanting to make changes,” he said.people are wanting to make changes,” he said.“We're going to do road safety with the“We're going to do road safety with thecommunity as opposed to doing road safetycommunity as opposed to doing road safetyto the community.”to the community.”Brown and Auckland Transport have made strides in ensuring Auckland road user’s safetyMichael Brown, Head of Road Safety Engineering at Auckland Transport. Photograph supplied by Auckland TransportMŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 69MŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 11

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Hato Hone St JohnCritical CareParamedic changingyoung people’s livesHelen Bickers is certainlynot one to mince herwords.Having totalled over 30 years of serviceHaving totalled over 30 years of servicefor Hato Hone St John, the Criticalfor Hato Hone St John, the CriticalCare Paramedic also works closely withCare Paramedic also works closely withOdyssey House in Christchurch as wellOdyssey House in Christchurch as wellas New Zealand Police on theiras New Zealand Police on theirImpaired Driving Education ProgrammeImpaired Driving Education Programme(IDEP) for recidivist drunk drivers.(IDEP) for recidivist drunk drivers.Her motivation? To simply makeHer motivation? To simply makeAotearoa’s young people rethink theirAotearoa’s young people rethink theirdecisions before getting behind thedecisions before getting behind thewheel when under the influence.wheel when under the influence. “After thirty years on the front-line with“After thirty years on the front-line withthe emergency ambulance service, youthe emergency ambulance service, yougo again and again to car crashes thatgo again and again to car crashes thatcould've been prevented if peoplecould've been prevented if peoplehadn't been using substances,” Bickershadn't been using substances,” Bickerssaid.said. The stats back it up, as young people inThe stats back it up, as young people inNew Zealand have a disproportionatelyNew Zealand have a disproportionatelyhigher chance of a fatal car crash byhigher chance of a fatal car crash byblood alcohol content according to ablood alcohol content according to a2023 Ministry of Transport study.2023 Ministry of Transport study.”” Jordan SmithHelen Bickers, Criticial Care Paramedic, Hato Hone St JohnPhotograph supplied by Hato Hone St JohnMŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 12

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“It becomes quite demoralising because it“It becomes quite demoralising because itjust becomes rinse and repeat all overjust becomes rinse and repeat all overagain.”again.”Previously, Bickers worked with StudentsPreviously, Bickers worked with StudentsAgainst Drunk Driving (SADD) while basedAgainst Drunk Driving (SADD) while basedin Dunedin, but quickly realised “our youngin Dunedin, but quickly realised “our youngpeople don't really respond to that sort ofpeople don't really respond to that sort ofstuff.”stuff.”As a result, Bickers found that “stoppingAs a result, Bickers found that “stoppingthese young people from actually gettingthese young people from actually gettinginto the car in the first place” is the way tointo the car in the first place” is the way tomake change, and the best way of doingmake change, and the best way of doingthat is to share very real events from herthat is to share very real events from hertime at Hato Hone St John.time at Hato Hone St John. “"I tell some really hard-hitting stories of“"I tell some really hard-hitting stories ofincidents I've been to... [I] share some real-lifeincidents I've been to... [I] share some real-lifestories without pulling any punches. I don'tstories without pulling any punches. I don'tmake it frilly - it's very gritty.”make it frilly - it's very gritty.”While confrontational at times, Bickers hasWhile confrontational at times, Bickers hasseen the positive effect her stories haveseen the positive effect her stories haveproduced, as she said people go from “armsproduced, as she said people go from “armscrossed, head down” to “open body languagecrossed, head down” to “open body language[and] crying” in session.[and] crying” in session. Going one step further, she said the course’sGoing one step further, she said the course’slow recidivist rates makes her proud to saylow recidivist rates makes her proud to sayhow the programmes she’s involved in “arehow the programmes she’s involved in “areactually making a difference,” as her aim is toactually making a difference,” as her aim is toimpact every individual she encounters.impact every individual she encounters. Because of her exceptional work, Bickers wasBecause of her exceptional work, Bickers wasrecognised with the National Award for Roadrecognised with the National Award for RoadSafety (formerly the Road Trauma PreventionSafety (formerly the Road Trauma PreventionAward) in 2020, an honour that recognisesAward) in 2020, an honour that recognisesoutstanding achievements by industryoutstanding achievements by industryprofessionals who improve road user safetyprofessionals who improve road user safety “I was really proud to be recognised for the“I was really proud to be recognised for thework that I do and very grateful to receive thework that I do and very grateful to receive theaward,” Bickers said.award,” Bickers said.“It certainly motivated me to continue on“It certainly motivated me to continue ondoing what I do because it’s beendoing what I do because it’s beenrecognised.”recognised.”Especially in the case of first-responders,Especially in the case of first-responders,Bickers said that it’s simply not in their natureBickers said that it’s simply not in their natureto talk about their successes, so identifyingto talk about their successes, so identifyingand recognising those who are doingand recognising those who are doingexceptional work is critical to celebratingexceptional work is critical to celebratingtheir success.their success.“If I saw someone doing it, I would absolutely“If I saw someone doing it, I would absolutelynominate them,” she said.nominate them,” she said.The award, Bickers highlighted, puts theThe award, Bickers highlighted, puts thespotlight on organisations as well asspotlight on organisations as well asindividuals, who would go virtually unknownindividuals, who would go virtually unknownotherwise.otherwise.“Let’s get behind these organisations and put“Let’s get behind these organisations and putthe effort in, the funding in and the time in tothe effort in, the funding in and the time in toactually promote these and looking at whatactually promote these and looking at whatworks.”works.”Stories like hers, Bickers said, is a massiveStories like hers, Bickers said, is a massiverefresh for a “jaded” public, who is overloadedrefresh for a “jaded” public, who is overloadedwith negative news.with negative news.“I think we need to hold up and go 'we've“I think we need to hold up and go 'we'vefound something that is making a difference.'found something that is making a difference.'It's working, and we're celebrating thoseIt's working, and we're celebrating thosepeople.”people.”“I think the public needs to see a positive“I think the public needs to see a positivestory in this space and so we can stop peoplestory in this space and so we can stop peoplebeing the victims of this.”being the victims of this.”MŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 13

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After her car flipped over driving alongAfter her car flipped over driving alongNevis Bluff on State Highway 6, Reid wasNevis Bluff on State Highway 6, Reid wasunnoticed by passers-by for 24 hours. Theunnoticed by passers-by for 24 hours. Thecrash had left her car hidden by dense bush,crash had left her car hidden by dense bush,leaving her trapped in her own vehicle,leaving her trapped in her own vehicle,unable to communicate for help.unable to communicate for help. Baty, who had seen posts on Facebook andBaty, who had seen posts on Facebook andPolice articles that Reid had disappeared,Police articles that Reid had disappeared,remained vigilant on his commute. From hisremained vigilant on his commute. From hiselevated position, he spotted Reid, andelevated position, he spotted Reid, andafter calling 111, waited with her untilafter calling 111, waited with her untilemergency services arrived.emergency services arrived. In those precious minutes, Baty providedIn those precious minutes, Baty providedher with reassurance and comfort as theyher with reassurance and comfort as theyheld tight for help.held tight for help.According to the Cromwell man, it wasAccording to the Cromwell man, it was“literally only two minutes” until police“literally only two minutes” until policearrived on the scene after he had alertedarrived on the scene after he had alertedthem, and another three for the rescuethem, and another three for the rescuehelicopter.helicopter.There was a lot of adrenaline and shockThere was a lot of adrenaline and shockthat she was alive. Having her look up atthat she was alive. Having her look up atme is a feeling I can't describe,” Baty said.me is a feeling I can't describe,” Baty said.In his words, truck driver Michael Baty was “justdoing his part”. In reality, he saved Colleen Reid’slife.Truck driver whosaved woman’s lifehonouredJordan SmithMichael Baty, 2024 National Award for Community Service Recipient MŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 14

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As a result of his actions, Baty was nominatedAs a result of his actions, Baty was nominatedand subsequently the winner of the Nationaland subsequently the winner of the NationalAward for Community Service in 2024, anAward for Community Service in 2024, anhonour that recognises members of thehonour that recognises members of thecommunity who have provided outstandingcommunity who have provided outstandingcare or support to a road trauma victim.care or support to a road trauma victim.When asked what it meant to him, Baty saidWhen asked what it meant to him, Baty saidhe was “shocked and privileged” for the awardhe was “shocked and privileged” for the awardand lamented that he’s “just a genuine bloke.”and lamented that he’s “just a genuine bloke.”“I didn’t expect anything for“I didn’t expect anything forit; I was just doing my part.it; I was just doing my part.Watt praised the simplicityand efficiency of theaward’s nomination.“Baty may have believed he just did what any“Baty may have believed he just did what anyperson would do, but when Area Roadperson would do, but when Area RoadPolicing Manager Steven Watt got wind ofPolicing Manager Steven Watt got wind ofthe award’s existence, he didn’t think twice tothe award’s existence, he didn’t think twice tonominate the selfless truck driver.nominate the selfless truck driver.““I instantly thought of Michael and thought““I instantly thought of Michael and thought‘what a well deserving person for this award’”,‘what a well deserving person for this award’”,Watt said.Watt said.“It was a simple form document that I had to“It was a simple form document that I had tofill out. [It] didn't take much time at all, and itfill out. [It] didn't take much time at all, and itwas quite well set out and informative.”was quite well set out and informative.”Watt said this kind of award holds anWatt said this kind of award holds anincredible amount of significance, especiallyincredible amount of significance, especiallywhen regarding Kiwi’s tendencies to shy awaywhen regarding Kiwi’s tendencies to shy awayfrom the spotlight.from the spotlight. “We're a country of humble people. We don't“We're a country of humble people. We don'tlike to be recognised, and we don't like tolike to be recognised, and we don't like topush people forward to be recognised forpush people forward to be recognised forextraordinary acts.”extraordinary acts.”“I think we have to get past that humility and“I think we have to get past that humility andgo 'you know what, these are deservinggo 'you know what, these are deservingpeople’. We need to step up and show thepeople’. We need to step up and show thecountry and show others that we do havecountry and show others that we do haveexceptional people out there and rightlyexceptional people out there and rightlyrecognise them through awards.”recognise them through awards.”owever, the impact of the award doesn’t justowever, the impact of the award doesn’t justend at celebrating the individual.end at celebrating the individual. In a sector such as road trauma andIn a sector such as road trauma andtransportation in general, the narrative istransportation in general, the narrative isdominated by negative, dreary headlines.dominated by negative, dreary headlines. There’s good reason for that too. In a 2022There’s good reason for that too. In a 2022study conducted by the Australianstudy conducted by the AustralianGovernment, New Zealand ranked 4Government, New Zealand ranked 4 highest highestout of the 31 OECD countries in terms of roadout of the 31 OECD countries in terms of roaddeaths per 100,000.deaths per 100,000. ththWhile those statistics demonstrate NewWhile those statistics demonstrate NewZealand’s roads do face problems, Watt saidZealand’s roads do face problems, Watt saidrecognitions such as the Community Servicerecognitions such as the Community ServiceAward celebrates examples like Baty’s that areAward celebrates examples like Baty’s that aresetting a new precedent for how the sector issetting a new precedent for how the sector isviewed.viewed.“It’s important to not ignore the negative but“It’s important to not ignore the negative butinstead focus on the positive and build oninstead focus on the positive and build onthat.”that.” “I don't want to take away from the trauma“I don't want to take away from the traumabut there is a lot of really good stuff thatbut there is a lot of really good stuff thathappens on our roads. Whether it be anhappens on our roads. Whether it be anexample like Michael's or the engineering ofexample like Michael's or the engineering ofroads or new initiatives... It's not all bad.”roads or new initiatives... It's not all bad.” Steve Watt, Otago Lakes Central Area Road Policing Manager Photograph supplied by New Zealand PoliceMŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 15

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Nicholas HenareNicholas Henare was nineteen when his life changed in a second. Ellen LovegroveA split second of divided attention and aA split second of divided attention and alate reaction to a corner was all it took forlate reaction to a corner was all it took forthe then Sony Music Executive tothe then Sony Music Executive toexperience a devastating crash, permanentlyexperience a devastating crash, permanentlyaltering the course of his life.altering the course of his life.“I ended up breaking nearly every bone in“I ended up breaking nearly every bone inmy body. If it wasn’t for a first respondermy body. If it wasn’t for a first responderwho found me, and I was literally down thewho found me, and I was literally down theroad from the hospital, I wouldn’t haveroad from the hospital, I wouldn’t havemade it,” recalls Henare.made it,” recalls Henare. Henare is now a real estate agent, theHenare is now a real estate agent, thelatest in a long line of varied and excitinglatest in a long line of varied and excitingcareers, and rarely talks publicly about thecareers, and rarely talks publicly about thecrash that nearly ended his life. He saidcrash that nearly ended his life. He saidthat many people in his life are unawarethat many people in his life are unawarethat it happened. But he believes storiesthat it happened. But he believes storieslike his matter, especially for people likelike his matter, especially for people likehim navigating the same daunting road tohim navigating the same daunting road torecovery.recovery. “I am one of very few who came out of an“I am one of very few who came out of anaccident like that and actually live.”accident like that and actually live.”Henare was on his way to a business meetingHenare was on his way to a business meetingwhen the crash happened. “I was changing thewhen the crash happened. “I was changing thetape in my car looking down for just atape in my car looking down for just asecond,” he admits, “and I just didn’t take thesecond,” he admits, “and I just didn’t take thecorner, it was just that simple.”corner, it was just that simple.” According to Waka Kotahi NZ TransportAccording to Waka Kotahi NZ TransportAgency, 2,453 people were seriously injured inAgency, 2,453 people were seriously injured inroad crashes in 2023. Survivors like Henareroad crashes in 2023. Survivors like Henareare often left with a long road to recovery, notare often left with a long road to recovery, notonly physically but also mentally.only physically but also mentally. “Looking back on it, I definitely had post-“Looking back on it, I definitely had post-traumatic stress disorder for a couple oftraumatic stress disorder for a couple ofyears. At the time, I really struggled withyears. At the time, I really struggled withfiguring out who I was.”figuring out who I was.”Henare spent two weeks in a coma, followedHenare spent two weeks in a coma, followedby eight months in hospital, where he formedby eight months in hospital, where he formeddeep bonds with hospital staff. “I wasn’tdeep bonds with hospital staff. “I wasn’texpected to live. I was very lucky that I had aexpected to live. I was very lucky that I had agreat team of doctors and hospital supportgreat team of doctors and hospital supportcrew.”crew.”Nicholas Henare. Photograph supplied by Nicholas HenareMŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 16

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““Henare is particularly passionate aboutHenare is particularly passionate aboutgiving back. “What you give out is what yougiving back. “What you give out is what youget back. That’s why I always say yes toget back. That’s why I always say yes tocharity work. And if being the MC at ancharity work. And if being the MC at anawards night helps even one survivor feelawards night helps even one survivor feelseen, then I’m doing something right.”seen, then I’m doing something right.”That’s why he believes initiatives like aThat’s why he believes initiatives like aNational Road Trauma Centre could beNational Road Trauma Centre could beinvaluable. “At the time, I wouldn’t haveinvaluable. “At the time, I wouldn’t havewanted to face it. But looking back, having awanted to face it. But looking back, having aplace where people understand what you’replace where people understand what you’regoing through? That could change lives.”going through? That could change lives.”He pauses. “People don’t realise how hard it isHe pauses. “People don’t realise how hard it isuntil they’re living it. And even your bestuntil they’re living it. And even your bestfriends, even if they’ve watched you gofriends, even if they’ve watched you gothrough hell and back, they still won’t truly getthrough hell and back, they still won’t truly getit.it.Thirty years on, Henare lives with both theThirty years on, Henare lives with both thescars and the strength forged from his crash.scars and the strength forged from his crash.“The accident was tragic and awful, but at the“The accident was tragic and awful, but at theend of the day, you can’t let it stop you fromend of the day, you can’t let it stop you fromliving your life. I appreciate life more thanliving your life. I appreciate life more thanever.”ever.”He hopes that by sharing his story, others willHe hopes that by sharing his story, others willfind hope in their own recovery.find hope in their own recovery.“You’ve got to go for what you want,” he says.“You’ve got to go for what you want,” he says.“Because in 1993, I learned the hard way that“Because in 1993, I learned the hard way thatyou might be here today, and goneyou might be here today, and gonetomorrow.”tomorrow.” But once discharged, reality hit hard. “I’d goneBut once discharged, reality hit hard. “I’d gonefrom being a pretty high-flying guy, you know,from being a pretty high-flying guy, you know,nice cars and nice houses and great job, tonice cars and nice houses and great job, toflatting and just figuring out who I was again.”flatting and just figuring out who I was again.”At just 24 years old, he found himself havingAt just 24 years old, he found himself havingto rebuild his life from the ground up. “I wasto rebuild his life from the ground up. “I washobbling around and trying to get up to myhobbling around and trying to get up to mysecond-story flat, which was really hard. I wassecond-story flat, which was really hard. I wasout of work and living on ACC, and my wholeout of work and living on ACC, and my wholelife changed.”life changed.”When asked what his advice would be toWhen asked what his advice would be toother survivors in his position, Henare keepsother survivors in his position, Henare keepsit simple. “Take your time. I rushed to getit simple. “Take your time. I rushed to getback to where I’d been, but you just aren’tback to where I’d been, but you just aren’tthere anymore. Just relax and don’t stress.”there anymore. Just relax and don’t stress.”“My biggest advice would be to talk to“My biggest advice would be to talk topeople. Whether it’s a counsellor or a familypeople. Whether it’s a counsellor or a familymember or it’s just a bloody good friend.”member or it’s just a bloody good friend.” While New Zealand’s Safe System approachWhile New Zealand’s Safe System approachto road safety has made significantto road safety has made significantimprovements in overall road safety, Henare isimprovements in overall road safety, Henare isrealistic. “We’ve come a long way, butrealistic. “We’ve come a long way, butsometimes an accident is an accident. Thesometimes an accident is an accident. Theroading is so much better than it used to be,roading is so much better than it used to be,but accidents are just what happens.”but accidents are just what happens.”While a crash like Henare’s might be expectedWhile a crash like Henare’s might be expectedto put a survivor off driving, it actually pushedto put a survivor off driving, it actually pushedhim into the driving seat. While working inhim into the driving seat. While working inradio and television, he got a chance toradio and television, he got a chance toreview a Ferrari 458, which led him to a rolereview a Ferrari 458, which led him to a roleworking around the world with BMW. “I don’tworking around the world with BMW. “I don’tlet the accident scare me, I still drive onlet the accident scare me, I still drive onmotorways and I still have a fast car - I lovemotorways and I still have a fast car - I loveit.”it.”These days, his life is as dynamic as ever. ThisThese days, his life is as dynamic as ever. Thisweekend, Henare is judging an internationalweekend, Henare is judging an internationalBBQ competition. Tonight, he is off to a woolBBQ competition. Tonight, he is off to a woolfashion show. “I’m in real estate full time, andfashion show. “I’m in real estate full time, andI still do MC work for causes I care about likeI still do MC work for causes I care about likethe upcoming New Zealand Road Safety,the upcoming New Zealand Road Safety,Emergency Response and Healthcare Awards.”Emergency Response and Healthcare Awards.”Nicholas Henare at the peak of his careerPhotograph supplied by Nicholas HenareMŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 17

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What differences have you noticed overWhat differences have you noticed overthe past 15 years?the past 15 years?So much, has changed in 15 years. MainstreamSo much, has changed in 15 years. Mainstreammedia has made a remarkable difference. 15media has made a remarkable difference. 15years ago, it was very rare to read stories ofyears ago, it was very rare to read stories ofsurvivors or those whose lives have beensurvivors or those whose lives have beenimpacted by road crashes in the newspaper.impacted by road crashes in the newspaper. Now, we now have a choice and variety ofNow, we now have a choice and variety ofmedia platforms and content. It really hasmedia platforms and content. It really hashelped to connect and engage people.helped to connect and engage people.Any thoughts on Governance?Any thoughts on Governance?I never intended to grow into Governance. ItI never intended to grow into Governance. Itjust happened. Like everyone who starts out,just happened. Like everyone who starts out,you learn to grow into the role. It is always,you learn to grow into the role. It is always,important to reflect, learn from eachimportant to reflect, learn from eachexperience.experience. Education is so vitally important. I am so veryEducation is so vitally important. I am so verygrateful for so many wonderful mentors whograteful for so many wonderful mentors whohave provided me with so much wisdom andhave provided me with so much wisdom andguidance. It is so vital you learn to adapt andguidance. It is so vital you learn to adapt andgrow as a person.grow as a person. Lastly, the most important value I hold, is toLastly, the most important value I hold, is toensure you provide opportunities for others.ensure you provide opportunities for others. We sat down to have a chat and interview with SarahDean, Kaiwhakarewa of the National Road TraumaCentreSarah, you founded the Trust 15 yearsSarah, you founded the Trust 15 yearsago. What a wonderful milestone.ago. What a wonderful milestone.What is your story, is there anythingWhat is your story, is there anythingyou have not shared?you have not shared?Thank you so much. Looking back all theseThank you so much. Looking back all theseyears, it certainly has given me a lot of timeyears, it certainly has given me a lot of timefor reflection. I am so grateful for thefor reflection. I am so grateful for thewonderful opportunities, the people. For mewonderful opportunities, the people. For methe highlight is the opportunity to meetthe highlight is the opportunity to meetpeople from all walks of life. I am so gratefulpeople from all walks of life. I am so gratefulthat a lot of people have entrusted me.that a lot of people have entrusted me.Founding a Charitable Trust as I started toFounding a Charitable Trust as I started torealise is no easy feat.realise is no easy feat.What many people do not know is that I grewWhat many people do not know is that I grewup in the charitable sector. My father, workedup in the charitable sector. My father, workedin fundraising for charitable trusts. As a youngin fundraising for charitable trusts. As a youngchild, I was always engaged in charitablechild, I was always engaged in charitablework. Photo shoots, door knock appeals,work. Photo shoots, door knock appeals,bucket holding - you name it!bucket holding - you name it! As I grew older it was art auctions, fun runsAs I grew older it was art auctions, fun runsand fashion shows. To me this was normal.and fashion shows. To me this was normal. When the time came to establish the Trust, IWhen the time came to establish the Trust, Ithought it was very common, but as I grewthought it was very common, but as I grewinto the role. I started to realise - howinto the role. I started to realise - howuncommon it is.uncommon it is.KaiwhakarewaDeanSarahMŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 18

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What has been the most enjoyableWhat has been the most enjoyablefeature of your role (over the past 15feature of your role (over the past 15years)?years)?It is always the people. I am so very grateful forIt is always the people. I am so very grateful foreach and every person I meet. When someoneeach and every person I meet. When someoneshares their personal story, I feel so veryshares their personal story, I feel so veryhonored. It really is something, to have methonored. It really is something, to have metsomeone who has had similar personalsomeone who has had similar personalexperience to you. I am also so very respectfulexperience to you. I am also so very respectfulof what others share.of what others share.We thought you stepped down! WhatWe thought you stepped down! Whathappened?happened?Yes, I did. I was always there in the backgroundYes, I did. I was always there in the backgroundproviding support. I definitely needed aproviding support. I definitely needed asabbatical. Not everyone can work the samesabbatical. Not everyone can work the samerole. Being a Founder is hard work. There is a lotrole. Being a Founder is hard work. There is a lotof long hours and late nights (like painting whiteof long hours and late nights (like painting whitecrosses at 1.00am)!crosses at 1.00am)! I am grateful for the support from so manyI am grateful for the support from so manywithin the sector. It was one ‘pep talk’ from awithin the sector. It was one ‘pep talk’ from ahighly respected senior leader in the sector thathighly respected senior leader in the sector thatmade me realise, if I left the Trust, it would nomade me realise, if I left the Trust, it would nolonger be here.longer be here. The last couple of years, we have kept thingsThe last couple of years, we have kept thingsrather simple and quiet. I am not as young as Irather simple and quiet. I am not as young as Ionce was when I Founded the Trust. I am veryonce was when I Founded the Trust. I am veryexcited and energised for our future.excited and energised for our future. Do you find it difficult working in theDo you find it difficult working in thesector, given your historic crashes?sector, given your historic crashes?Although my crashes, happened some time ago.Although my crashes, happened some time ago.There will always be moments, when you reflectThere will always be moments, when you reflecton your personal experiences. How it shapedon your personal experiences. How it shapedyou. Where your life is today.you. Where your life is today. It is very normal to be triggered at times. It is soIt is very normal to be triggered at times. It is soimportant to look after yourself too.important to look after yourself too. Is there any advice you would like toIs there any advice you would like togive to someone who is currentlygive to someone who is currentlyaffected by a road crash?affected by a road crash?It is so very important to focus on your recoveryIt is so very important to focus on your recoveryto allow your body to heal. Ensure you have theto allow your body to heal. Ensure you have theright people supporting you e.g. GP,right people supporting you e.g. GP,Physiotherapist.Physiotherapist.Make sure you surround yourself with good,Make sure you surround yourself with good,positive people.positive people. Your life may be changed in some way, but itYour life may be changed in some way, but itdoes not stop here.does not stop here.What would you recommend to anyoneWhat would you recommend to anyonewho would like to start up their ownwho would like to start up their owncharitable trust?charitable trust?The charitable sector really is a great place to be.The charitable sector really is a great place to be.You get to meet and engage with so manyYou get to meet and engage with so manypeople. It really is a privilege.people. It really is a privilege. Like all start ups, be prepared for a lot of mahi.Like all start ups, be prepared for a lot of mahi.Do your research, look at the statistics. If there isDo your research, look at the statistics. If there isa niche in the market. Go for it!a niche in the market. Go for it! Charities Services have implemented a lot ofCharities Services have implemented a lot ofchanges to the sector recently. They really focuschanges to the sector recently. They really focusand encourage you to look at strong governance.and encourage you to look at strong governance.It has been very encouraging to see.It has been very encouraging to see. Make sure you have a good strong foundation.Make sure you have a good strong foundation.The right people and right fit. Having people whoThe right people and right fit. Having people whoalign with your values, mission and purpose arealign with your values, mission and purpose areso very important.so very important. Also never be discouraged. At the end of yourAlso never be discouraged. At the end of yourlife, think about - what would I have wanted tolife, think about - what would I have wanted toachieve? What difference have I made to theachieve? What difference have I made to thelives for others? What long term benefits will thislives for others? What long term benefits will thisbring? For me personally, that keeps me going.bring? For me personally, that keeps me going.MŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 19

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MŌ MĀTOU MAGAZINEPage 20New Zealand Road Safety,Emergency Response andHealthcare AwardsThe National Road Trauma Centre is proud toThe National Road Trauma Centre is proud towelcome Custom Fleet as the Gold Sponsorwelcome Custom Fleet as the Gold Sponsorfor the 2025 New Zealand Road Safetyfor the 2025 New Zealand Road SafetyEmergency Response and Healthcare Awards,Emergency Response and Healthcare Awards,taking place on Thursday, 20 November 2025,taking place on Thursday, 20 November 2025,in Christchurch.in Christchurch.This premier national event honours theThis premier national event honours theremarkable efforts of professionals andremarkable efforts of professionals andvolunteers across emergency response,volunteers across emergency response,healthcare, and road safety—individuals whohealthcare, and road safety—individuals whowork tirelessly to save lives, support recovery,work tirelessly to save lives, support recovery,and reduce road trauma. It also recognisesand reduce road trauma. It also recogniseseveryday heroes who display extraordinaryeveryday heroes who display extraordinarycourage at road crash scenes.courage at road crash scenes.Through Custom Fleet’s meaningfulThrough Custom Fleet’s meaningfulsponsorship, the National Road Trauma Centresponsorship, the National Road Trauma Centrecan continue delivering inclusive andcan continue delivering inclusive andcommunity-focused initiatives—most notably,community-focused initiatives—most notably,ensuring free access to the Awards event forensuring free access to the Awards event forall attendees.all attendees. This partnership reflects a shared commitmentThis partnership reflects a shared commitmentto honouring those who make an influentialto honouring those who make an influentialand lasting impact on the lives of others.and lasting impact on the lives of others.This partnership reflects a shared commitmentThis partnership reflects a shared commitmentto honouring those who make an influentialto honouring those who make an influentialand lasting impact on the lives of others.and lasting impact on the lives of others.“We are deeply appreciative of Custom Fleet’s“We are deeply appreciative of Custom Fleet’ssupport,” said a spokesperson from the Centre.support,” said a spokesperson from the Centre.“Their sponsorship helps us amplify the voices“Their sponsorship helps us amplify the voicesand efforts of those working on the front linesand efforts of those working on the front linesof road trauma prevention and care.”of road trauma prevention and care.”Together, we look forward to celebratingTogether, we look forward to celebratingexcellence, courage, and community spirit acrossexcellence, courage, and community spirit acrossNew Zealand.New Zealand.The Awards are designed specifically for industryThe Awards are designed specifically for industryprofessionals in emergency services, hospitalprofessionals in emergency services, hospitalcare, post hospital care, road safety and those incare, post hospital care, road safety and those inthe community who are contributing to improvedthe community who are contributing to improvedroad trauma outcomes who may otherwise not beroad trauma outcomes who may otherwise not beacknowledged.acknowledged.Each Award recipient receives a medallion and aEach Award recipient receives a medallion and acertificate for their meritorious efforts.certificate for their meritorious efforts. Nominations close on 30 September 2025 atNominations close on 30 September 2025 at11.59pm.11.59pm.For more information about the New ZealandFor more information about the New ZealandRoad Safety, Emergency Response andRoad Safety, Emergency Response andHealthcare Awards please visitHealthcare Awards please visitwww.roadtrafficaccidenttrust.org.nz.www.roadtrafficaccidenttrust.org.nz.Custom Fleet Partners with the National Road Trauma Centre as Gold Sponsor for the2025 New Zealand Road Safety Emergency Response and Healthcare Awards

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