News
Fourteen Drown in March and Easter Holidays
7 April 2010
Poor decision making is the primary factor in a disappointing drowning toll for the month of March and Easter holidays. Ten drowning deaths have been recorded through March with an additional four fatal incidents occurring over Easter break. Read more >>>
Water Safety Campaign Targets Supervision of Young Children
17 March 2010
Bright blue bath mats with a water safety message will appear in homes around New Zealand thanks to a new campaign by Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) and The Royal New Zealand Plunket Society Inc (Plunket). Read more >>>
Low February Drowning Toll
4 March 2010
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has released the drowning statistics for the month of February. There were eleven drowning deaths in New Zealand during February. The year to date drowning toll is 20 which represents a 35% decrease in drownings for the same two month period in 2009 (32 deaths). Read more >>>
Lowest January Drowning Toll
8 February 2010
There were nine drowning deaths in New Zealand for January 2010. A significant improvement on the 23 deaths that occurred in for January last year and the lowest number of drowning recorded for the month of January since records began in 1980. Read more >>>
Situation Vacant – WSNZ Regional Manager South Island
23 February 2010
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) provides leadership within the water safety sector in New Zealand. This includes a vital role in water safety education, awareness and prevention initiatives in the community. Read more >>>