Safe, scary fun
Safe, scary fun
Police are encouraging parents, caregivers and children to celebrate Halloween safely by following some simple safety tips.
Kids going trick-or-treating should have an adult with them, should stay in well-lit areas and should never go into strangers’ homes.
It’s important to only visit houses where you know the residents - and be careful not to frighten elderly or vulnerable people.
You’ll find plenty of advice in our Halloween safety advice video, in which a group of Wellington schoolchildren share their ideas for a spooky but safe and fun Halloween.
Householders can download and print posters from the Police website to put up on a window or front door - either ‘Trick or Treaters Welcome’ or ‘No Trick or Treaters Please’.
And remember – you don’t have to answer the door. If there are any problems or incidents outside your house and you are concerned, you can ring police for advice or assistance.
Click on the following links to download posters: