Children and teenagers jumping from bridges, road and rail bridges is an historic problem across New Zealand and sometimes can lead to tragic consequences. The story of Ngaruawahia and how the community came together following a double tragedy to try and find a solution, is one that should be replicated around the country. Keep Reading
We’re thrilled with the coverage provided by Stuff, this summer, in raising awareness around huge water safety issues. But it’s with mixed emotions. While it’s great to get the media exposure, there’s so much more that can be done to raise awareness, particularly in addressing the relationships many New Zealanders have with water.... Keep Reading
I’m not in the habit of going on record making bizarre comments, at least not in relation to drowning fatalities and injuries related to water! I want to enter the discussion as I genuinely feel comments I made have been printed out of context in relation to this piece. My comments around a more diverse population, our Kiwi culture and the... Keep Reading
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