News
SAR sector responds to devastating climate events
The Auckland flooding in January and Cyclone Gabrielle in February showed the adaptability and resilienceof our SAR people, many of whom dropped everything to assist.
Entries welcomed for NZ Search and Rescue Awards
Nominations for the 2022 NZ Search and Rescue Awards are open until 31 January 2023. Recognition is awarded across two categories: operational activity and support activity.
10 questions with … Phoebe Fang
A mishap in the mountains led to Phoebe Fang volunteering for LandSAR, which in turn led to paid employment in emergency management and public health.
Searching for wanderers
The number of New Zealanders with a cognitive impairment is forecast to treble by 2050 – meaning the SAR sector can expect a significant increase in searches for those with…
Major upgrade to Wellington maritime radio coverage
Coastguard Central Region and Amateur Radio Emergency Communications work together to vastly improve coverage in the Harbour and in Cook Strait.
New beacons and SENDs guideline available
The NZSAR Beacons and Satellite Emergency Notification Devices Guideline aims to support suppliers, retailers, hire agencies and all end users of beacons and SENDS.
Markers on Mauao
A new rescue marker system allows the local surf club and other SAR agencies to respond faster and more efficiently to incidents at ‘The Mount’.
Search Scenarios #2
The following scenarios are based on the Marine IMTEX section of our START training programme. These scenarios can be used in training sessions for operational SAR agencies.
An open letter from Water Safety NZ
Water Safety NZ CEO Daniel Gerrard has penned an open letter to Kiwi men. "No one is planning to become ‘That Guy’ but it’s now or never to make a…
Fishermen drowning in our inland waters
11 Fishermen have drowned in the last 20 years.Wearing a tight belt over your waders and an inflatable life jacket are two key ways to stay safer when inland fishing.