A regular update of news and articles from the media across New Zealand relating to water safety, education and rescues.
Former navy diver Rob Hewitt, who once survived 75 hours alone at sea, last week strongly endorsed a University of Otago research programme which...
A new report shows Wanganui Surf Lifesaving club's awareness campaign seems to be working.
Older people are at a higher risk of drowning and under-estimate the dangers around water.
A recent spike in small boat fatalities in Otago-Southland and the West Coast is a ''tragedy'' and lessons must be learned, Queenstown-Lakes...
Calls for Kiwis to be less complacent when it comes to water safety
Over 45’s underestimate drowning risk Ahead of the long weekend Water Safety New Zealand is warning New Zealanders aged over 45 that they have a distorted perception of the risk they face from drowning. Three years of surveying people around risk perception has revealed the 65+ age group perceive those aged 15 to 24 to be at the greate... Keep Reading
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Leaders in Ngāruawāhia push for specialist jumping structure to keep kids off dangerous railway bridge.
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Residents form an action group to fight the Ministry's decision to ban pool covers without fences.
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The Ngati Porou Surf Lifesaving Club has taken delivery of a new...
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Group of teenagers set out for Nelson's Boulder Bank on cheap rafts with alcohol and no lifejackets.
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Ashburton District Council, Water Safety New Zealand irrigation companies, MHV Water, Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation, and Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation, are pushing the importance of adult supervision around water. . . . In the last 10 years, there have been 58 preventable toddler drownings in New Zealand. As a vibrant farming community, the Ashburton District has many water…
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In the East Coast, popular recreational activities include waka ama, swimming, surfing and fishing- and they aren't without risk. Ngāti Porou Surf Life...
A monthly update and archive of news relating to Water Safety New Zealand and issues involving water safety, better water skills and drowning prevention. Keep Reading
Ashburton District Council is getting behind a new water safety campaign in a bid to help prevent toddler drownings in Mid Canterbury. The Council, together with Water Safety New Zealand and local irrigation companies, MHV Water, Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation, and Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation Limited, is pushing the importance of adult... Keep Reading
A monthly update and archive of news relating to Water Safety New Zealand and issues involving water safety, better water skills and drowning prevention. Keep Reading
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