Safety in Motion– Your October 2026 Industry Update

Welcome back to another edition of Safety in Motion — our monthly industry update where we break down practical insights about enabling safe movement in environments where people and vehicles share space.

In October’s edition of Safety in Motion, we’re covering:

📅 Holiday closure dates and getting projects signed off before the break.

🤖 Catching up with Vanguard at Logistics Automation New Zealand.

🛣️ Five key takeaways from our recent road safety webinars.

🚦 Preparing for the busy season, wherever people and vehicles share space.

From roads and worksites to warehouses and distribution centres, we’re here to help keep your people feeling confident and your traffic moving safely.

If any of these challenges sound familiar on your site, this month’s update is worth a watch.

Don’t forget to visit our Learning Centre for a full breakdown on everything we’ve covered in this month’s edition!

Safety in Motion – Your September 26 Industry Update

Welcome back to another edition of Safety in Motion — our monthly industry update where we break down practical insights from across the traffic and pedestrian safety industries.

With another month behind us, let’s revisit some of the top insights from the past 30 days…

In this edition:

👉 Marcus shows us how a Ford Ranger exposed the difference between a claimed weight rating and a tested one – watch the full test video HERE

👉 Rebecca takes us through a recently completed project at Woolworth’s first ever E-Store in Penrose – check out the full write-up HERE

👉 A reminder about the importance of PAS 13 compliance for workplace safety barriers and how you can have your say – learn more about PAS 13 HERE

👉 Oliver tells us why councils across the country are coming together in October to talk road safety

If any of these challenges sound familiar on your site, this month’s update is worth a watch.

Don’t forget to visit our Learning Centre for a full breakdown on everything we’ve covered in this month’s edition!

Safety in Motion – Your August 26 Industry Update

Welcome back to another edition of Safety in Motion — our monthly industry update where we break down practical insights from across the traffic and pedestrian safety industries.

With another month behind us, let’s revisit some of the top insights from the past 30 days…

In this edition:

👉 Marcus tells us about a recent brekky shout we did for Te Awa Kairangi

👉 Key takeaways from a recent health and safety conference in Christchurch

👉 What you need to know from WorkSafe’s new machine safety guidelines – read full summary HERE

👉 How we helped Melbourne Airport protect their new aerobridge – read full project HERE

If any of these challenges sound familiar on your site, this month’s update is worth a watch.

Don’t forget to visit our Learning Centre for a full breakdown on everything we’ve covered in this month’s edition!

Safety in Motion – Your July 26 Industry Update

Welcome back to another edition of Safety in Motion — our monthly industry update where we break down practical insights from across the traffic and pedestrian safety industries.

With another month behind us, let’s revisit some of the top insights from the past 30 days – but first…

Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete last month’s survey – we received some excellent insights and look forward to implementing them in the coming months. Congrats to Raven Samy for winning the $100 Prezzy Card!

 

In this edition:

  • ULTRAFLEX Upgrade – Marcus tells us why we redesigned our most popular traffic separator system. Watch full comparison video HERE.
  • Project Highlight – how two solutions solved Americold‘s pedestrian walkway challenges. Read full project write-up HERE.
  • Project Highlight – how rubber kerbing solved a unique challenge for Fulton Hogan Masterton that concrete couldn’t.
  • Supplier Capability – a quick message from Brendan on what matters most.

 

If any of these challenges sound familiar on your site, this month’s update is worth a watch.

Don’t forget to visit our Learning Centre for a full breakdown on everything we’ve covered in this month’s edition!

Safety in Motion – Your June 26 Industry Update

Welcome back to another edition of Safety in Motion — our monthly industry update where we break down practical insights from across the traffic and pedestrian safety industries.

In this edition:

  • CEO Insights: Why your feedback matters – After 12 months of monthly videos, it’s time to review – plus a chance to win $100 Prezzy Card!
  • Creating Quick and Effective Exclusion Zones – Why temporary solutions matter for dynamic sites, with a spotlight on our Retractable Hazard Belt Barrier. Watch overview video.
  • New NZTA Delivery Model – How NZTA’s new Integrated Delivery Model affects maintenance contractors on the ground and what Vanguard is doing to support them. Read full explainer article.
  • Smarter Traffic Management with The Warehouse – Why Jared Hunt chose Vanguard to help roll out consistent traffic management across 92 red stores. Watch the full testimonial.

If any of these challenges sound familiar on your site, this month’s update is worth a watch.

Don’t forget to visit our Learning Centre for a full breakdown on everything we’ve covered in this month’s edition!

Safety in Motion – Your May Industry Update

Welcome back to another edition of Safety in Motion — our monthly industry update where we break down practical insights from across the traffic and pedestrian safety industries.

In this edition:

  • Winter Safety Solutions – a collection of practical solutions to help keep sites safe and operational this winter.
  • ForkSafe Steel Barriers – why purpose-built steel barriers are essential for busy forklift environments. Read full explainer article and watch full range overview video.
  • Premium Wheel Stops – why wheel stops are a simple yet important carpark safety solution. Watch the full overview video.
  • Speed Calmers – how to choose the right speed calmer for your worksites or roading project. Read our Ultimate Guide to Speed Calmers.
  • CEO Industry Insights – why ‘alignment’ is one of the most important steps in successful business practice.

If any of these challenges sound familiar on your site, this month’s update is worth a watch.

Don’t forget to visit our Learning Centre for a full breakdown on everything we’ve covered in this month’s edition!

Safety in Motion — Your April Industry Update

Welcome back to another edition of Safety in Motion — our monthly industry update where we break down practical insights from across the traffic and pedestrian safety industries.

In this edition:

  • Update from our CEO — current state of the market, changing behaviours, and what you can do to stay ahead.
  • Projected Safety Markings — why businesses are making the shift from paint. Read full article here.
  • ULTRAFLEX Testimonial — Kim Buchanan on how ULTRAFLEX is improving road-side safety for Wellington Transport Alliance. Read the full interview here.
  • SlowStop Bollards — how the world’s only full steel rebounding bollards are reducing costs in high-impact environments. Read full article here.
  • Composite Safe Covers — how steel alternatives are benefiting underground utility works.

If any of these challenges sound familiar on your site, this month’s update is worth a watch.

Don’t forget to visit our Learning Centre for a full breakdown on everything we’ve covered in this month’s edition!

Safety in Motion — Your March Industry Update

Welcome back to another edition of Safety in Motion — our monthly industry update where we break down practical insights from across the traffic and pedestrian safety industries.

In this edition:

  • Update from our CEO — How the Middle East conflict is impacting our industry and what to do to stay ahead.
  • Energy Absorbing Bollards — Why damaged bollards keep costing sites more than they should. Read full article here.
  • Road Plates and Trench Covers — Why more civil contractors are making the switch from steel to composite. Watch and read full explainer here.
  • Steel vs Flexible Barriers — How to weigh walkway barrier cost against actual site risk. Read full article here.
  • Auckland Transport Project — How AT delivered a raised zebra crossing in two nights instead of two weeks. Watch full project breakdown here.

If any of these challenges sound familiar on your site, this month’s update is worth a watch.

Don’t forget to visit our Learning Centre for a full breakdown on everything we’ve covered in this month’s edition!

Safety in Motion – Your February Industry Update

Welcome back to another edition of Safety in Motion — our monthly industry update where we break down practical insights from across the traffic and pedestrian safety industries.

In this edition:

  • Steel vs Flexible Barriers — What actually happens on impact and how to decide which works best on your worksite. Read full article here.
  • ULTRAFLEX Delineators — Where flexible delineation fits, and why rebound performance matters in high-traffic areas (PLUS an exciting announcement from our CEO, Gareth). Watch full product explainer here.
  • Machine Guarding in Injury Prevention — Why physical separation from machinery is one of the most effective ways to reduce serious workplace injuries. Watch and read full explainer here.
  • Kilcoy Global Foods Project (AU) — How flexible barriers solved a pedestrian walkway issue and what that decision means for long-term safety and performance. Read full completed project here.

If any of these challenges sound familiar on your site, this month’s update is worth a watch.

Don’t forget to visit our Learning Centre for a full breakdown on everything we’ve covered in this month’s edition!

Safety in Motion – Your January Industry Update

Welcome back to your Monthly Industry Update: Safety in Motion, the first for 2026!

The end of last year brought significant activity across the Workplaces and Roading and Infrastructure industry, and January has certainly shown no signs of slowing.

In this edition:

👉🏼  Tired of replacing bollards that are continuously hit and damaged? There may be a better, more cost-effective option.

👉🏼  Why visual cues, such as painted lines and signage, are not enough to prevent catastrophic accidents in driver safe zones—and what you can do about it.

👉🏼  Find out how New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) were able to trial a roundabout and deliver practical safety outcomes on a tight budget.

👉🏼 Our CEO, Gareth McLean, shares his insights on what we’re seeing across the NZ markets and how we are positioned to support you in 2026!

Head to our Learning Centre for the full breakdown on everything we’ve covered in this month’s edition!