PremiumEditorialEditorialNZ Herald11 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to readThis year, the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust has assisted one new person with an e-scooter accident traumatic brain injury about every two weeks. Photo / UnsplashIncoming changes to New Zealand’s road rules have a glaring omission.The new rules will include allowing children aged 12 and under to cycle on footpaths and e-scooter riders (who can currently legally only use footpaths and roads) to use cycle lanes on roads.

While aimed at being “sensible” and