Avalanche workshop 1-2 June 2010, Twizel, NZ

The purpose of the workshop is to improve the conduct, management and coordination of SAR for avalanche incidents in New Zealand.

Marine SAR workshop 16 - 17 May 2010,  Wellington NZ

The purpose of the workshop is to improve the management and coordination of marine SAR incidents in and around New Zealand.

Wander workshop was held 21-22 March 2010, Auckland

This forum shared ideas to improve the conduct, management, and coordination of SAR incidents for people who wander in New Zealand due to some form of incapacity. Copies of the presentations given at the workshop are available from the publications section.

Hoist operators’ workshop was held on 19 and 20 November 2009, at RNZAF Base Ohakea

This was a forum for SAR helicopter operators to discuss common issues related to the operation of SAR helicopters, rescue and recovery techniques, and to identify common procedures and safety issues. A record of the workshop, a list of those who attended and the presentations given  are available via the publications page.

Land SAR communications workshop was held on Thursday 22 October 2009 at the Ministry of Transport

The forum focussed on issues related to communications for land based SAR operations, and preparing an agreed current and future joint capability statement. A formal record of the workshop, and a copy of the workshop presentations, are available via the publications page.