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Additional Information
Stats attack
NZSAR - on land, in the air and on the sea
Each week during the 2008-2009 year, there was an average of 21 marine search and rescue incidents, 16 land and 6 aviation incidents, that's an average of 6 incidents per day.
More statistics and other information.
NZSAR Council Information for the public
Search and Rescue is a vital part of New Zealand's Outdoor Culture.
Numerous people owe their lives to the efforts of dedicated police, coastguard, trampers, mountaineers, mariners, aviators, military personnel and others (many of whom are volunteers) that have provided search and rescue services within New Zealand's search and rescue region.
We have a long and proud history of helping people who find themselves in peril in the New Zealand environment.
What is the NZSAR Council?
The NZSAR Council has a mandate from Government to provide strategic leadership and governance to Search and Rescue in New Zealand.We overlook the overall co-ordination, cohesion, capability and leadership of search and rescue at a national level across all types of incidents.
The NZSAR council is supported by a Secretariat and Consultative Committee.
Documents published by the NZSAR Council include newsletters, reports, SAR Consultative Committee Meeting Minutes, SAR Council Meeting Minutes, SAR Consultative Committee Meeting Minutes and more.
History of New Zealand Search and Rescue
Access to the outdoors is an important aspect of the quality of life for many New Zealanders and part of the country’s tourism appeal. The assurance that rescue services can be readily mobilised in emergencies enhances the quality of that access.
