SAR Research

Public awareness and expectations of search and rescue services in New Zealand

The report demonstrates the types of analysis possible when combining the Mobile data with the historical SAR incident information, as well as exploring the limitations associated with using this data source to predict future SAR demand.

Recreational and safety attitudes, participation and preparedness

This report is an evaluation of the 2023 West Coast Rock-based Fishers Project developed by the Auckland Council, Surf Life Saving Northern Region (SLSNR), and Drowning Prevention Auckland (DPA).

Survey results: distress beacons knowledge, ownership, and usage. Combined with an evaluation of the beacons digital marketing campaign. Research was conducted by NZSAR.

Wave 2: Survey report

This report is an evaluation of the 2022 West Coast Rock-based Fishers Project developed by the Auckland Council, Surf Life Saving Northern Region (SLSNR), and Drowning Prevention Auckland (DPA).

This report is an evaluation of the 2021-2022 Hūnua Water Safety Project developed by the Auckland Council, YMCA North, and Drowning Prevention Auckland (DPA).

Baseline research for distress beacon public useage, attitudes and barriers for land and water recreation

An exploration of the culture, behaviours and attitudes of the NZ mountaineering community towards avalanche safety, by the NZ Mountain Safety Council

A 10-year and 1-year overview of beach and coastal safety in New Zealand. Also available at www.surflifesaving.org.nz/stay-safe/beach-coastal-safety-report

Analysis of current systems and recommendations for future interoperability

Volunteering New Zealand mahi aroha findings report 2022

This report is an evaluation of five sites along the Waikato River in the Hamilton City Council catchment area developed by Drowning Prevention Auckland (DPA). It reports on an assessment of hazards, as well as observed and perceived water competence and behaviours from river users at the sites.

Research conducted by NZSAR

Survey results: public knowledge, perceptions, and expectations of search and rescue in Aotearoa New Zealand. Research conducted by NZSAR.

A literature review of Coronial Reccomendations, pertaining to SAR and Recreational Safety.

Wave 1: Survey Report

The full Women in SAR report produced by the International Marine Rescue Federation

An executive summary of the Women in SAR report produced by the International Maritime Rescue Federation

A standard drowning dictionary produced by the International Drowning Researchers' Alliance

A 10-year and 1-year overview of beach and coastal safety in New Zealand. Also available at www.surflifesaving.org.nz/stay-safe/beach-coastal-safety-report

Volume 1: Baselines & trends, demand analysis and detailed projections.

Volume 2: Profiles of SAR agency capability (SAR supply)

Report by Volunteering NZ for NZSAR on Volunteerism in the SAR Sector

During July and August of 2018 research was carried out with people who had been the subject of a search and rescue ( response in New Zealand during the last 24 months This research was designed to better understand common triggers for SAR services as well as preparedness and behaviour during incidents and expectations of SAR agencies The research presented in this report highlights the actions rescued persons took leading up to and during their SAR

A sector-wide benchmarking report, with a focus on prevention and preparedness initiatives as they relate to recreational activity, to achieve better SAR outcomes.

The purpose of the research was to describe and help better understand the expectations that the New Zealand public have of New Zealand’s Search and Rescue services and guide further research in this area.

NZSAR commissioned report on a framework to achieve safer recreation in New Zealand.