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Fatal Hawke’s Bay Rafting Trip Demonstrates Common Gap In Decision-Making
Monday, 11 May 2026, 11:35 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Coroner Thomas’ findings released today (Monday 11 May) outline a series of risks involved in river rafting and the factors that contributed to Alex Scarrow’s death. More >>
Coroner Highlights Risk Of Methamphetamine Use After Diver's Death
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 8:25 am | Water Safety New Zealand
New Zealand’s drowning statistics demonstrate the need to address risky behaviours, complacency, and the lack of adherence to basic water safety practice. Alcohol and other recreational drugs are often a factor. More >>
Committee Signals Major Step Toward Universal Lifejacket Rule – Scope Broadened To All Ages
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 7:34 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety Chief Executive Glen Scanlon says the shift can be celebrated, and the next few weeks are critical for saving lives. More >>
Water Safety New Zealand – Drowning Prevention Report 2025: You're Not OK By Yourself
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 8:43 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Drowning remains New Zealand’s leading recreational killer, with 78 people losing their lives in 2025 – more than half of those were undertaking water activities by themselves, according to Water Safety New Zealand’s Drowning Prevention Report ... More >>
Don’t Drown On Days Like These
Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 1:35 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Summer brings warmer days, longer nights, and a season of fun and celebration for many. It also brings New Zealand’s deadliest season for drowning. More >>
Always Buddy Up When Diving – Lower Hutt Man’s Fatal Dive Provides Lessons For Divers Aged Over 45
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 10:25 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand strongly supports a call for recreational divers to seek medical advice when there are any changes in their health, when they use or change medications, and when they turn 45 years of age. More >>
Water Safety New Zealand Calls For Continued Investment In Life-Saving Prevention Programmes
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 9:02 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety NZ is calling on Ministers to ensure that life-saving prevention work continues through alternative funding mechanisms. More >>
We All Play A Part: Collaboration & Participation For Water Safety Month 2025 Ahead Of NZ’s Highest Risk Drowning Season
Friday, 31 October 2025, 2:29 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Drowning prevention is complex - no single group can solve it alone. By recognising the role each of us plays, we can create a safer, more connected water culture in every region, says Gavin Walker, Acting CE at Water Safety New Zealand. More >>
Step Toward Consistency Will Save Lives
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 1:13 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand’s data and insights show a total of 424 people drowned in craft related incidents between 2000 and 2024. Of those, 324 people drowned on a craft and were not wearing a lifejacket. More >>
Toddler Drowning Highlights Urgent Need For Action This Summer
Friday, 10 October 2025, 3:26 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Temporary pools remain a worrying drowning risk More >>
Water Safety New Zealand Invests $2.3m In Community-Led Initiatives To Save Lives On And Around Water
Friday, 19 September 2025, 10:45 am | Water Safety New Zealand
This year’s funding priorities are guided by evidence, focusing support where it is needed most – high-risk communities, high-risk environments, and high-risk activities. More >>
Water Safety New Zealand Appoints Glen Scanlon As Chief Executive
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 1:27 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Glen brings a powerful combination of strategic thinking, leadership experience, and deep connection to water in Aotearoa. He has spent most of his career in media, most recently as Chief Performance Officer at Radio New Zealand. More >>
Calling On Kiwis To Share Their Stories This World Drowning Prevention Day
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 3:40 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
An average of 86 New Zealanders drown every year. Many fatalities involve preventable behaviour such as not wearing a lifejacket, entering the water alone, consuming alcohol or other drugs, and underestimating conditions. More >>
Children Need Us To Protect Them Around Water
Monday, 24 March 2025, 11:54 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand calls for action on Coroner’s advice. Eight summer drownings of children aged five and under in 2021/2022 provides heart breaking proof that simply ‘keeping watch’ is not enough. More >>
Drowning In New Zealand: A Solvable Problem | 2024 Marks A Turning Point In Water Safety
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 7:44 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
“This year’s deeper interrogation of the data highlights the solutions and how we can reduce drowning numbers dramatically. But the blunt truth remains: too many lives are still being lost to preventable tragedies,” says Daniel Gerrard, Chief ... More >>
Drowning Deaths Down: How New Zealand Is Leading The Charge
Saturday, 4 January 2025, 2:23 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Sustained efforts in water safety education, targeted interventions, and community collaboration are driving meaningful change in Aotearoa’s approach to water safety. More >>
Don’t Drink And Dive
Saturday, 28 December 2024, 1:31 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Alcohol increases the risk of drowning and injury by impairing judgement, reducing coordination, and delaying reaction time. More >>
Can We Make This Summer The Safest On Record?
Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 9:08 am | Water Safety New Zealand
With the official holiday period starting today, safe behaviour around water by all New Zealanders is key to achieving our safest summer on record. An average of one New Zealander drowns every three days during summer. During the brief official holiday ... More >>
Drowning Deaths Drop 26%—How Kiwis Are Turning The Tide On Tragedy
Sunday, 1 December 2024, 3:38 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand’s predictive modelling now forecasts 70 fatalities by year-end, potentially marking the lowest total since 2018 (66). More >>
Knowing The Basics Saves Lives – New Tips From Water Safety Agencies
Monday, 25 November 2024, 9:34 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Maritime New Zealand, Coastguard Tautiaki Moana, New Zealand Search and Rescue, Surf Live Saving New Zealand, and Drowning Prevention Auckland are part of the support crew behind five key steps to stay safe and respect the water. More >>
