Christchurch's Christmas parade mandates Santa and helpers wear seatbelts, sparking safety debate.

Christchurch's Christmas Show Parade will require Santa and his helpers to wear seatbelts on floats for safety, following a health and safety audit. This new measure has sparked debate, with some councillors calling it excessive, while parade organizers insist on the importance of safety to prevent accidents. Over 20 seatbelts and 30 safety bars have been installed, varying from other cities' approaches in New Zealand.

November 22, 2024
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