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Trampers Must Leave Written Intentions before Heading Out
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 1:55 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
After four days and nights alone and lost in the Hunua Ranges, the Mountain Safety Council is thankful that 39 year old Ronnie Fong has been found alive and in reasonably good condition by Search and Rescue teams. More >>
Death of hunter leads to call from Mountain Safety Council
Sunday, 29 April 2012, 9:04 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
THE NEW ZEALAND MOUNTAIN SAFETY COUNCIL URGES HUNTERS TO MAKE FIREARMS SAFETY AN ABSOLUTE PRIORITY More >>
Safety should be priority for all duck shooters this season
Tuesday, 17 April 2012, 12:44 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Shooting enthusiasts are gearing up for this year’s duck season, one of the highlights of the New Zealand shooting calendar which commences annually on the first Saturday in May. More >>
Hunters Must Be Safe This Deer Hunting Season
Friday, 23 March 2012, 10:53 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Many hunters are currently preparing to head into the bush ahead of the Red Deer mating season which generally starts in New Zealand in late March. More commonly known as ‘The Roar’ it is a time of year that Mr Mike Spray, Firearms and Hunter ... More >>
Mountain Safety Council Urges Caution as Heavy Rain Falls
Friday, 30 December 2011, 12:13 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
As heavy rain falls in parts of the country, the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council strongly recommends that trampers, hunters and other back country enthusiasts carefully consider their choices before venturing into the outdoors. More >>
Mountain Safety Council Urges Caution In The Outdoors
Friday, 16 December 2011, 9:26 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Following the severe weather that is being experienced across the country, the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) strongly recommends that trampers, hunters and other back country enthusiasts carefully consider their choices before venturing ... More >>
Tramper Death Highlights Dangers of River Crossing
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 3:58 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The tragic death of an experienced tramper, who drowned in the Mt Richmond Forest Park, highlights the need to take extreme caution when encountering rivers, especially on solo trips. More >>
Going tramping or Camping this Summer?
Monday, 28 November 2011, 1:31 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
MEDIA RELEASE: from the Mountain Safety Council on behalf of the Outdoors Intentions Steering Committee More >>
Rescued Hunter Is a Reminder to Plan and Prepare Well
Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 10:41 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The safe rescue of an inexperienced hunter earlier this week in a remote area of the Kaimanawa Ranges was good news; however the outcome could have been quite different if the weather had not been so favourable. More >>
Safety Council Urges Trampers To Be Cautious
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 3:14 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Following the severe weather warning issued by MetService today, the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC) strongly recommends that trampers and other bush users carefully consider their choices before venturing into the outdoors. More >>
The Key To Safe Hunting This Spring
Friday, 30 September 2011, 12:25 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Spring is here, daylight saving has commenced and hunters venturing into the bush are being urged by Mike Spray, from the Mountain Safety Council, to ensure they are adequately equipped and use the Outdoor Safety Code as the basis for their preparation. More >>
Trampers Urged to Complete an Outdoors Intention Form
Monday, 29 August 2011, 1:42 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council, praises Estonian tramper Mr. Andre Lipand for having an outdoors intentions process in place after being rescued from the Mount Aspiring National Park at the weekend. More >>
Skiers & Trampers Advised To Take Extreme Care
Monday, 15 August 2011, 2:34 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
Following the severe weather warning issued by MetService, New Zealand Mountain Safety Council strongly recommends that skiers, trampers and other snow and bush users take extreme care before going into the outdoors during this period. More >>
Safety Programme Proving to Be a Success for East Coasters
Thursday, 23 June 2011, 3:26 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
“East Coasters now have better access to firearms safety training and it is great to see more communities participating and benefiting from our programme,” says Tracy Wakeford, the Whakatūpato Programme co-ordinator. More >>
Firearms Safety Programme Proving A Success
Thursday, 23 June 2011, 2:33 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
“East Coasters now have better access to firearms safety training and it is great to see more communities participating and benefiting from our programme,” says Tracy Wakeford, the Whakatūpato Programme co-ordinator. More >>
The Mountain Safety Council Urges Trampers to Check Weather
Monday, 16 May 2011, 5:13 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The weekend saw the first of the obvious seasonal change in weather for most of New Zealand and was especially noticeable to those venturing into the outdoors. This change brought in strong winds, high rainfall and even snow to some parts. More >>
‘Duck Hunter Death A Tragedy'says Mountain Safety Council
Monday, 9 May 2011, 9:38 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
“The tragic death of a duck shooter on the opening day of the season is an absolute tragedy,” says Mike Spray, Firearms and Hunter Training Programme Manager for the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council. More >>
Runners & bikers urged to follow The Outdoor Safety Code
Friday, 8 April 2011, 2:37 pm | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council is urging anyone going into the great outdoors to use the Outdoor Safety Code, following an increase in the number of track runners and mountain bikers in remote areas requiring an emergency response by Search and ... More >>
Communication Devices A Key To Mountain Safety
Friday, 8 April 2011, 10:39 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council today recommends taking appropriate communications equipment when heading out into remote areas, in case of emergency. More >>
'Load Your Firearm Only When You Are Ready To Fire'
Tuesday, 22 March 2011, 8:56 am | NZ Mountain Safety Council
The mating season for Red Deer in New Zealand starts in late March and many hunters are already making preparations to head into the bush for the start of what is commonly known as ‘The Roar More >>
