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10 questions with Jess Sullivan
Jess draws on her broad experience in SAR and Emergency Management to train and inspire the next generation of responders at Youth Search and Rescue Christchurch.
Focus on lead agency collaboration during Exercise Whakarauora Tangata
The third phase of Exercise Whakarauora Tangata was conducted in Wellington on 20 March, and brought together over 70 personnel across multiple agencies.
Clearing the canyons
More than 50 people from a range of organisations and agencies participated in the bi-annual National Canyon Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) held in the Queenstown Lakes District on 1…
A remarkable avalanche response
Just before midday on 5 August 2023, two snowboarders triggered a huge avalanche beyond the boundary of The Remarkables Ski Area. Experts later assessed the avalanche at size 3.5; which…
Search and Rescue ranks #2 in Public Sector Reputation Index
In the 2024 Verian Public Sector Reputation Index, Search and Rescue ranked #2 out of 58 public service agencies on trust, social responsibility, leadership, and fairness.
10 questions with Belinda Slement
Belinda is the National Education Manager for Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ), and a long-term volunteer with the Wainui Surf Life Saving Club and the Gisborne SAR Squad.
The YSAR GIS programme
Youth Search and Rescue (YSAR) is supporting the next generation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) users.
Kaihautū Leaders and Chief Executives Hui
Supporting relationship building and knowledge sharing between SAR agencies, recreational safety organisations, and iwi.
Tiny lights near Tauranga
Teamwork, tenacity and technology came together for a successful outcome in the search for a teenager lost in the Bay of Plenty bush.
Southern Phase of Exercise Whakarauora Tangata complete
Responders and regional incident management teams tested duringthe latest activities in the Nationally Significant SAREX series.