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Scoop
a day ago
- Automotive
- Scoop
Street Smart Young Driver Traning Programme Grows To Meet Demand
Press Release – Street Smart The programme sees participants move through seven carefully designed activities that focus on key aspects of safe driving. Thanks to generous funding from programme partners, the hugely popular Street Smart driven by Tony Quinn Foundation Road Safety programme, which typically sells out, has expanded to meet growing demand. To date, more than 2,500 young drivers plus their parent / guardian have taken part in this hands-on programme. With more and more young people keen to boost their driving skills, additional training days have been added with training days now taking place at motorsports parks in Hampton Downs, Taupō, Cromwell and Invercargill. Since 2021, over 350 individuals under the age of 25 have tragically lost their lives on New Zealand roads, highlighting the critical need for targeted driver education. The Street Smart driven by Tony Quinn Foundation Road Safety programme addresses this challenge by offering a unique, hands-on learning experience for young drivers and their parents or guardians, giving new drivers essential skills to navigate New Zealand's roads more safely. The programme sees participants move through seven carefully designed activities that focus on key aspects of safe driving. These hands-on techniques are designed to enhance participants' knowledge in areas such as decision-making, understanding road environments, and managing distractions— all while driving in a safe, controlled environment. 'We're very excited to see so many young people taking up the mantle and attending this life-saving programme,' said Hayden Dickason, Street Smart Programme Director. 'Young drivers face significant risks on New Zealand roads, where life-changing moments can occur in an instant behind the wheel. That's why Street Smart is so important. We aim to equip our least experienced drivers with the skills and awareness to stay safe, reduce their risk, and ultimately save lives.' Greg Murphy, Street Smart Trust Chair and Ambassador, shared his enthusiasm for the programme: 'I'm incredibly passionate about saving lives through improving driver awareness, and I'm incredibly proud to have been involved in Street Smart since its inception. This programme has been designed by experts for Kiwi teens, and it's making a difference in helping young people become more aware and responsible behind the wheel.' The Street Smart programme is open to young drivers and their parents/guardians. Registration details and additional information are available on the Street Smart website Event Details: HAMPTON DOWNS: When: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 13th July and 24th August 2025 Where: Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, 20 Hampton Downs Road, Te Kauwhata TAUPŌ When: 30th June and 1st July Where: Taupō International Motorsport Park, 463 Broadlands Road, Taupō INVERCRAGILL: When: 10th & 11th July 2025 Where: Teretonga Park Raceway, 86 Sandy Point Road, Oreti Beach, Invercargill CROMWELL When: 8th & 9th July 2025 Where: Highlands Motorsport Park, Corner SH6 & Sandflat Road, Cromwell, Otago
Scoop
a day ago
- Automotive
- Scoop
Street Smart Young Driver Traning Programme Grows To Meet Demand
Thanks to generous funding from programme partners, the hugely popular Street Smart driven by Tony Quinn Foundation Road Safety programme, which typically sells out, has expanded to meet growing demand. To date, more than 2,500 young drivers plus their parent / guardian have taken part in this hands-on programme. With more and more young people keen to boost their driving skills, additional training days have been added with training days now taking place at motorsports parks in Hampton Downs, Taupō, Cromwell and Invercargill. Since 2021, over 350 individuals under the age of 25 have tragically lost their lives on New Zealand roads, highlighting the critical need for targeted driver education. The Street Smart driven by Tony Quinn Foundation Road Safety programme addresses this challenge by offering a unique, hands-on learning experience for young drivers and their parents or guardians, giving new drivers essential skills to navigate New Zealand's roads more safely. The programme sees participants move through seven carefully designed activities that focus on key aspects of safe driving. These hands-on techniques are designed to enhance participants' knowledge in areas such as decision-making, understanding road environments, and managing distractions— all while driving in a safe, controlled environment. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading 'We're very excited to see so many young people taking up the mantle and attending this life-saving programme,' said Hayden Dickason, Street Smart Programme Director. 'Young drivers face significant risks on New Zealand roads, where life-changing moments can occur in an instant behind the wheel. That's why Street Smart is so important. We aim to equip our least experienced drivers with the skills and awareness to stay safe, reduce their risk, and ultimately save lives.' Greg Murphy, Street Smart Trust Chair and Ambassador, shared his enthusiasm for the programme: 'I'm incredibly passionate about saving lives through improving driver awareness, and I'm incredibly proud to have been involved in Street Smart since its inception. This programme has been designed by experts for Kiwi teens, and it's making a difference in helping young people become more aware and responsible behind the wheel.' The Street Smart programme is open to young drivers and their parents/guardians. Registration details and additional information are available on the Street Smart website Event Details: HAMPTON DOWNS: When: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 13th July and 24th August 2025 Where: Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, 20 Hampton Downs Road, Te Kauwhata TAUPŌ When: 30th June and 1st July Where: Taupō International Motorsport Park, 463 Broadlands Road, Taupō INVERCRAGILL: CROMWELL
NZ Autocar
2 days ago
- Business
- NZ Autocar
Star Insure and Street Smart unite to save young lives
New Zealand insurance provider, Star Insure, today announced a new partnership with Street Smart. The latter is a nationwide programme dedicated to empowering young drivers with crucial road safety skills. This collaboration marks a significant step for Star Insure in its commitment to fostering a culture of safer driving nationwide. L to R: Chair and Ambassador Street Smart, Greg Murphy, Star Insure CEO, Nick Baker and Street Smart Programme Director, Hayden Dickason. Star Insure's Founder and Chairman, John Baker, said 'This is a deliberate and meaningful investment by Star Insure towards the safety and well-being of young Kiwi drivers. 'Personally, this resonates deeply as an opportunity to give back to New Zealand in a way that creates a lasting impact. 'Street Smart's proven programme aligns perfectly with our philosophy of creating tangible pathways to upskill young drivers. It also nurtures responsible road behaviour for future generations. We are deeply invested in its potential to save lives and build a safer New Zealand.' Echoing this commitment and vision for a safer future, Star Insure CEO, Nick Baker, elaborated on the cooperation. 'This partnership is fuelled by a shared vision to actively reduce road fatalities by equipping young drivers with the crucial tools for safe navigation,' Baker said. 'For us at Star Insure, this goes far beyond a traditional sponsorship; it's about doing, not just donating. We are committed to providing a tangible pathway that upskills young drivers. It also fosters responsible road behaviour, and creates a lasting legacy of safety for generations of New Zealanders. We're proud to actively contribute to a movement that has the potential to save lives across the country.' The Street-Smart programme was reinvigorated in 2024 with generous funding from the Tony Quinn Foundation. It delivers practical, hands-on driver training that goes beyond the standard learner curriculum. Hayden Dickason, Programme Director, welcomes Star Insure's commitment: 'Insurance is such an important consideration when owning and driving a vehicle. We are so pleased to have Star Insure join us as a partner. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust that relies on external funding to deliver the Street Smart programme. Our common goal is building our young drivers to be safer and more aware on our roads.' The partnership has also garnered strong support from renowned motorsport legend, Street Smart Ambassador and Street Smart Charitable Trust Chair, Greg Murphy. 'Street Smart is all about equipping drivers with the skills and awareness to handle the many challenges they face on the road, ultimately helping reduce crash rates through better decision making. We're proud to welcome Star Insure to the Street Smart family. They fully recognise the importance of this mission, and we're honoured to have them join us on our journey to improve road safety, change outcomes, and save lives.' Star Insure's partnership with Street Smart NZ will see them actively involved in supporting the programme's delivery across the country. It will enable more young drivers to access vital training and education. This collaboration underscores Star Insure's long-term commitment to creating safer communities and empowering the next generation of drivers.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Lawmakers move to ban DEI mandates in medical schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNCT) — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. introduced new act to ban DEI in medical schools. Murphy alongside Senator John Kennedy (LA) and Congressman Burgess Owens (UT) announced the Embracing anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education (EDUCATE) Act to ban race-based mandates at medical schools and accrediting institutions. The EDUCATE Act would require accreditation agencies to not push DEI practices and cut off funding to medical schools that require students or faculty to adopt DEI. 'The EDUCATE Act bans race-based mandates at medical schools, protects the First Amendment and civil rights of students, and promotes objective, science-based medicine,' said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. 'Excluding individuals based on appearance or beliefs in the name of diversity is wrong and debases the integrity of the profession. Doctors must be taught to treat patients and with the highest quality of care, regardless of who they are.' 'The EDUCATE Act would make sure the government isn't wasting your money on woke struggle sessions and blatant discrimination in medical schools,' said Senator John Kennedy. 'I'm proud to support the EDUCATE Act because medical schools should focus on saving lives, not pushing radical DEI agendas,' said Congressman Burgess Owens, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chair. 'From falling competence to declining standards, we're already seeing the real-world consequences. Our future doctors, and the American people, deserve an education system that rewards merit, excellence, and accountability, not one built on box-checking.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
20-05-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Greg Murphy Says 'Hard To Believe' White House Doc Didn't Conduct Cancer Test For Biden
Congressman Greg Murphy (R-NC), a board certified urologist, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss President Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. Watch the full interview above.
