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Tree Climbing – Managed Use Outside NZS 5828
Tree climbing is something many of us remember fondly from our own childhoods. It’s active, challenging, confidence-building—and still very much part of free play in many New Zealand schools today. During playground inspections, we regularly observe trees that are clearly being used by students for climbing. In many cases, schools are comfortable with a managed version of this activity and actively support it as part of a balanced play environment. That approach is entirely

Adam Stride
Feb 34 min read


Impact Absorbing Surfaces (IAS)
All play equipment from which a child could fall a distance greater than 600mm should be provided with an appropriate Impact Absorbing...

Adam Stride
Nov 15, 20231 min read


Welcome to the Playsafe Blog
Your Ultimate Resource for Playground Safety and Compliance! At Playsafe, we are dedicated to promoting safe and enjoyable play...

Adam Stride
Sep 19, 20231 min read
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