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Check Spring avalanche conditions carefully
Friday, 23 September 2016, 10:08 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
With the arrival of Spring, Mountain Safety Council (MSC) are warning the avalanche danger is not over for backcountry skiers and snowboarders. Chief executive Mike Daisley is keen to point out that warmer weather will create a different type of ... More >>
MSC confirm tender application for firearms safety training
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 4:47 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mountain Safety Council (MSC) chief executive Mike Daisley has confirmed MSC will be submitting a tender to NZ Police for the delivery of a new model of firearms safety training. More >>
Routeburn Incident
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 11:52 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Media Statement - Mountain Safety Council - Routeburn Incident The Mountain Safety Council are working with the local authorities to get a better understanding of the events, and will not be making comment on the specifics of the incident. This is ... More >>
Storm Slab Avalanche Risk Warning From Mountain Safety Council
Wednesday, 3 August 2016, 4:42 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) forecasters have fresh concerns about the avalanche risk across the country. Run by the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) the NZAA is a critical tool to help gauge avalanche risk in the backcountry said chief executive ... More >>
Avalanche Near Miss Prompts Fresh Warnings
Tuesday, 26 July 2016, 10:27 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Recent events in the Remarkables Range have highlighted the risks of winter backcountry use. The Mountain Safety Council is keen to remind those going into unpatrolled terrain to check the conditions carefully. Chief Executive Mike Daisley is concerned the ... More >>
Comment on lost trampers Te Urewera's
Thursday, 21 July 2016, 10:27 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mountain Safety Council CEO Mike Daisley said it's too early to know how this happened but it appears the group we're not prepared for an overnight stay More >>
‘Dust On Crust’ Concerns Avalanche Forecasters
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 5:07 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Avalanche forecasters for the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) are increasingly concerned about upcoming weather conditions. With a long period of warmer weather and a big dump on the way, conditions are likely to be very tricky in the backcountry ... More >>
Catch Them All - Hunting Pokemon In The Great Outdoors
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 3:31 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
With the rise of augmented reality app 'Pokemon GO', outdoor safety advocates the Mountain Safety Council are concerned that gamers may head into increasingly remote regions unprepared. CEO Mike Daisley is keen to remind players to stay safe. More >>
Firearms Licencing Process – Mountain Safety Council Update
Monday, 13 June 2016, 4:45 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Mountain Safety Council is disappointed that misinformation has spread in the media during the review process leading towards a new national firearms safety training model. More >>
MSC Urges Caution For Duck Hunters During Opening Weekend
Thursday, 5 May 2016, 4:28 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Opening weekend is rapidly approaching giving duck hunters cause for celebration. There is a festive atmosphere leading some to forget, or disregard the basics said Mountain Safety Council CEO, Mike Daisley. "Following the firearms safety code ... More >>
Partnership shows the future of hunter safety messaging
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 11:06 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
In the first joint venture between the NZ Mountain Safety Council and Big Game Hunting, six safety videos have been produced to entertain and engage hunters with safety messaging throughout. More >>
Enjoy the long weekends but stay safe, MSC urges
Friday, 22 January 2016, 9:46 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
With several long weekends on the horizon, the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is urging people to keep safety front of mind to ensure their outdoor trips go smoothly. More >>
MSC promotes simple steps for a safe summer outdoors
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 11:49 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is encouraging people heading outdoors over the holiday break to tell someone where they’re going and when to expect them back, and to look out for each other to ensure a fun, safe trip. MSC Chief Executive ... More >>
MSC releases 50 top family outdoor experiences
Thursday, 3 December 2015, 1:21 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
From the Waitakere Ranges’ Fairy Falls to the Invincible Gold Mine Track in Glenorchy, there is something for everyone in the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC)’s 50 favourite family outdoor experiences released today, just in time for the summer ... More >>
MSC, MetService: stay safe outdoors this Labour Weekend
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 11:16 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
With Labour Weekend and the Great Walks season approaching fast, the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) and MetService are encouraging people to plan and prepare before heading outdoors. More >>
Call for firearms users to heed the seven basic rules
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 5:00 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is urging hunters to follow the seven basic rules of firearms safety, following two tragic firearms incidents this week. MSC Chief Executive Mike Daisley said the organisation’s thoughts and condolences ... More >>
MSC welcomes new DOC Queenstown Visitor Centre
Thursday, 10 September 2015, 3:30 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) has welcomed the opening of the new Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre in Queenstown as an important win for outdoor safety in the popular tourist area. More >>
Unsettled outlook sparks outdoor safety warning
Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 10:54 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) and MetService are encouraging people to check the latest weather forecasts and to plan and prepare for unsettled weather before heading outdoors over Queen’s Birthday weekend. MetService meteorologist ... More >>
Tragic weekend sparks MSC firearms safety message
Tuesday, 12 May 2015, 2:34 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is urging hunters to load their firearms only when ready to fire, to unload when they have no game to fire at, and to always point firearms in a safe direction, following the tragic deaths of two young men ... More >>
Be aware of daylight saving when enjoying the outdoors
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 11:38 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Easter weekend is a popular time for New Zealanders to get out and enjoy everything our great outdoors has to offer. As part of preparation for outdoor adventures, the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) recommends planning for reduced daylight ... More >>
