Z Energy and NZ Police partnering up to keep Kiwis safe
Z service stations across the country shared road safety messages on the front of their retail sites.
Z Energy and the New Zealand Police have partnered up to encourage drivers to keep safe on their journeys no matter where on holidays.
Police Superintendent Steve Greally, Director of the National Road Policing Centre, said they know there are more people travelling on the road during long weekends, and that increase in road users means an increase in the potential for mistakes to be made.
“We saw the terrible result of that last Anzac weekend where 12 people lost their lives. And the harm doesn’t end there. We know that on average, for every person who dies on the road, another seven are seriously injured. That’s why we continue to urge people to drive and ride safely on the road.”
Z service stations across the country will be sharing road safety messages on the front of their retail sites and on coffee sleeves to remind drivers to: ‘Always wear your seatbelt’, ‘Slow Down, Arrive Alive’ and ‘Drive without distraction’.
Z’s General Manager of Retail Andy Baird recognises the important role Z can play in reaching many Kiwis on the move this long weekend, given its large network of retail sites which stretch the entire length of the country.
“With 193 Z sites located from the top of the North to the bottom of the South, we will be a key stop on many people’s journey. We’re proud to be partnering with Police to help keep our communities safe by using our retail network as a way of reaching drivers as they fill up, grab a bite to eat, or stop for a coffee on the way to their end destination,” said Greally.
