Safety tips

The following tips are provided to help people have a safe an enjoyable Halloween.

·         Stay in areas that are lit with streetlights.
·         Although Halloween is supposed to be spooky, be careful not to frighten elderly people.
·         Don't enter any house, stay on the doorstep.
·         Only go to where you or your friends know the residents.
·         Always go trick or treating with an adult.
·         Be visible.
·         Stay with your friends. Don't split into smaller groups unless an adult goes with you.
·         Don't knock on doors where there is a sign saying 'No trick or treat here'.
·         Don't talk to strangers on the street.
·         Understand what a prank is. Don't' commit a crime thinking you will get away with it because it is Halloween.


Senior Constable Gerry Tonkin
School Community Officer
Motueka  Police
Phb 03 528 1220