New safety rules for Christchurch Santa Parade floats

Saturday 23 November 2024 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 23 Nov 2024, 6:00am

Participants on floats at the 76th Christchurch Santa Parade must now wear seatbelts. These requirements, along with safety bars, were introduced following recommendations from a health and safety audit. The parade is scheduled to take place this Sunday at the Canterbury Agricultural Park.

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