The dedicated Tūrangi Safety Day comes on the back of successes at previous events like Christmas in the Park, where the emergency services and other organisations had also been keen to take part.
They all wanted to show people that, despite what they may have heard, help is always available in the town.
As part of the day, whānau can visit police, Coastguard, Fire and Emergency NZ and St John Ambulance, all of which will bring vehicles with them.
Fenz will also hold a fire demonstration and there will be giveaways, as well as stalls from other organisations such as ACC, LandSar and Civil Defence.
Tūrangi Safety Day is the latest of many services that Safe Tūrangi offers to provide help and reassurance to the community.
One popular programme has led to the charity, which works alongside Neighbourhood Support and Community Patrol New Zealand, giving away more than 50 car seats to whānau and having them professionally fitted in cars.
It also runs the SafeTea HQ in Tūrangi’s CBD, a space where organisations and the public can meet “so people can come in for a cup of tea”.
Smallman said the Safety Day was a great opportunity to showcase the personality and spirit of the town.
“It’s just something positive to be happening in Tūrangi, [at a time when] you hear so much negative.”
The Details
What: Tūrangi Safety Day
When: April 27, 11am-2pm
Where: Carpark outside Bayley’s, Tūrangi CBD
Cost: Free
