Water Safety New Zealand
NZ Drowning Statistics
As at 28 Jan 2010 – 9 : Same time last year – 21 : Total for 2009 – 98
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On average (last 5 years) 114 New Zealanders per annum have died by drowning.
New Zealand’s annual drowning toll is one of the worst in the developed world.
Water safety education is about saving lives, in, on and under the water.
Kia Maanu, Kia Ora! Stay Afloat Stay Alive!
Latest News
2009 Drowning Report
12 January 2010
There were a total of 98 drowning deaths in New Zealand in 2009. Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has announced the annual drowning toll and released official statistics from DrownBase, the world’s leading integrated drowning database. Read more >>>
We’re swimming in dangerous waters
10 January 2010
Author: Richard Boock, Publication: Sunday Star Times Read more >>>
Five Drowned and Close Calls Reinforce Water Safety Concerns During Holidays
5 January 2010
The Christmas and New Year holiday period has resulted in five drowning deaths in New Zealand. A number of other water related fatalities and near misses have reinforced the importance of water safety education and attention to supervision around water at all times. Read more >>>