A November 15 article in The Weekend Sun regarding booster seats showed challenges this presents for us living semi-rurally (‘Brakes put on outings').
We do have challenges when we when we wish to take our children out and about as part of their learning with this law brought in. But, like everyone who is involved in teaching and learning and welfare of children, we believe safety is paramount.
Since the article, we've had overwhelming support from our local community to how they can help us. The Katikati Car Booters has donated $100; a parent has organised a group working to support us financially and Mike Savage from Legacy Funerals has suggested they may be able to set up a fund for trips.
From now on, for our children aged under seven, it will be necessary to use buses - as its the only way we can ensure everyone can go safely. As buses are so expensive, I can see this fund lowering the price for all.
Yet again, the Katikati community has shown how supportive it is in ensuring we provide the best opportunities for our children and their learning.

Anne Morriss, Katikati Primary School.