National Road Carriers Assn & Northland Road Safety “Brake & Banter: Road Safety Meetup”

We’re delighted to invite you to an upcoming event held in conjunction with Northland Road Safety.

As a valued member, we encourage you to bring along any non-members who might benefit from getting involved.
This is an event not to be missed!

You’re also welcome to bring your drivers so they can hear the important road safety message and gain valuable tools from Lance Burdett’s engaging presentation.

Event Details:
Location: Distinction Hotel & Conference Centre, Whangarei
Date: Friday, 25th July 2025
Time: Doors open at 4:00 PM for a 4:30 PM start
Finish: Approximately 6:00–6:15 PM, followed by pizza and networking

Presenters:
Lance Burdett – Following a career in construction, Lance Burdett spent 22 years in the NZ Police, 13 as a crisis negotiator. He brings experience from training in New Zealand, Australia, England, and the USA with the elite units of police, prisons, emergency services, the military, and the FBI. Lance has a Master of Arts majoring in Terrorism, Safety, & Security, a Diploma in Policing, a Diploma in Business Studies, and is completing a Diploma in Positive Psychology & Wellbeing.

Our world is having an impact on many. Lance will speak about the effects of our changing world – feeling overwhelmed, a short attention span, overthinking, and generally more tired. Lance will show us how to regain control of our wandering thoughts, how to stay focussed, as well as ways to motivate and energise ourselves across the day. Also learn how to have a more restful sleep.

Serious Crash Unit (SCU) / CVST
They investigate crashes, examine evidence and investigate the causes. A brief will be given on findings and prevention.

St John
Top tips if you happen upon an incident.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get amongst each other whilst hearing from these great presenters