Digital Safe Sparks Competition Offers Prizes for Tamariki and Their Schools

Tamariki across Hawke’s Bay, Taupō and Rotorua can learn how to stay safe around electricity while going in the draw to win a $100 voucher and helping their school win $500 worth of books or sports gear.

Every eligible student who completes Unison’s free Digital Safe Sparks programme earns one entry for their school into its regional prize draw. The more students who take part, the more chances their school has to win.

One student and one school will win in each of Hawke’s Bay, Taupō and Rotorua.

Digital Safe Sparks uses videos, interactive activities and real-world safety tips to help primary and intermediate-aged students learn practical ways to stay safe around electricity at home, at school and in the community.

Unison Networks Group General Manager People, Safety and Culture Rachel Masters say the programme makes important safety learning accessible and engaging for young people.

“Electricity is part of everyday life, so it’s important that tamariki understand how to recognise electrical hazards and make safe choices around electrical equipment and infrastructure.”

Digital Safe Sparks helps children build practical knowledge through situations they may encounter at home, near power poles and lines, at school or while out with friends and whānau. Originally developed as a classroom programme, Safe Sparks has been adapted into an online format so students can complete the learning at school or at home.

“The online programme gives schools and whānau the flexibility to complete the learning when it suits them and helps us reach more tamariki across our network region,” says Rachel.

“We hope the opportunity to win for themselves, and their school will encourage more tamariki to take part and build safety knowledge they can carry with them into the future.”

The programme covers:

• Staying safe around power lines and electrical equipment
• Recognising electrical hazards at home and outdoors
• Understanding what to do in unsafe situations
• Making safe choices around electricity

Schools and whānau can access the free programme at Digital Safe Sparks.

Entries close at 11.59pm on 8 February 2027. Terms and conditions apply.