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Strategic leadership to the New Zealand Search and Rescue Sector

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Strategic leadership to
the New Zealand Search
and Rescue Sector

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2025 NZSAR Awards announced

Teams and individuals from across Aotearoa were recognised at the 2025 New Zealand Search and Rescue awards, with three Gold Awards and seven Certificates of Achievement presented.

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NZSAR Award nominations open!

We are accepting nominations for the 2026 NZSAR Awards until 31 January 2027. All the criteria and application forms are on our website

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Strategic Plan

The New Zealand Search and Rescue System Strategic Plan 2025-2028

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Precision under pressure at Godley Head

Flexibility, teamwork and technical expertise enable a challenging coastal rescue near Christchurch.

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Beacons

This website provides all the information you need to know about using, hiring, buying and registering distress beacons.

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Land Safety Forum

The Land Safety Forum improves land safety through information sharing, collaboration and coordination.

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