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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 >>

Alcohol And Rivers A Deadly Mix – Coroner Backs Safety Advice

Monday, 18 November 2024, 11:08 am | Water Safety New Zealand

Water Safety Chief Executive Daniel Gerrard says an average of 31 people drown every year in rivers and inland waterways. The death of Jordy Adams sends a powerful message on the dangers of New Zealand’s rivers. More >>

Make The Most Of Labour Weekend

Friday, 25 October 2024, 3:55 pm | Water Safety New Zealand

Many people may be planning trips to the beach or river for a swim, a fish, or heading out on the boat, it's essential to remain vigilant, especially given the weather warnings for the weekend. More >>

Kai Gathering Season Is Here—Prepare, Protect, And Gather Safely

Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:51 am | Water Safety New Zealand

As we step into another exciting and delicious kai gathering season, let's remember that with proper preparation and respect for the power of the ocean, we can enjoy the bounty of our waters without compromising safety. More >>

93% Of Boating Tragedies This Year Involved No Lifejacket – Has The Bay Of Plenty Got It Right?

Friday, 13 September 2024, 5:23 pm | Water Safety New Zealand

We fully support the Bay of Plenty Regional Council's move to make lifejackets mandatory on smaller vessels. More >>

Skippers Must Prioritise Safety And Responsibility In Bar Crossings

Monday, 19 August 2024, 4:59 pm | Water Safety New Zealand

Water Safety New Zealand emphasises that the safety of all on board is ultimately the responsibility of the skipper. More >>

"How Many Is Too Many?"- World Drowning Prevention Day 2024

Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 3:25 pm | Water Safety New Zealand

Drownings and water-related injury can be reduced through prevention, education, advocacy, and evidence-based local solutions. More >>

94 Lives Lost To Drowning In 2022. The Most Drowning Deaths In A Decade

Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 6:54 am | Water Safety New Zealand

• Water Safety New Zealand have released the 2022 Annual Drowning Report today showing 94 lives lost to drowning in 2022. • This 2022 total of 94 drowning deaths represents the largest annual drowning loss of life in the past decade. Tragically ... More >>

Water Safety New Zealand - Calling On Government To Make Urgent Changes To Lifejacket Legislation

Thursday, 8 December 2022, 2:56 pm | Water Safety New Zealand

  • Water Safety New Zealand is calling on the government to make urgent changes to regulations requiring everyone on small boats to wear a life jacket. • Water Safety New Zealand have directly requested these life-saving changes to the ... More >>

Life Jackets…They Float, You Don’t!!!

Thursday, 18 August 2022, 10:32 am | Water Safety New Zealand

Life Jackets save lives – so why are they not compulsory on all small boats? To avoid a repeat of last year’s drowning statistics, Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is calling on Government to make urgent changes to regulations requiring everyone ... More >>

WSNZ Issues 2021 Drowning Report - 90 New Zealanders Drowned In 2021

Monday, 25 July 2022, 11:38 am | Water Safety New Zealand

Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) today issued the final Drowning Report 2021 [1] updating the Provisional Report issued in late January. Tragically, last year 90 people drowned, an increase on the provisional annual drowning statistics (74 drownings) ... More >>

Water Safety New Zealand’s Drowning Prevention Funding Rounds Open On 16 May 2022

Friday, 13 May 2022, 10:21 am | Water Safety New Zealand

Applications to this year’s Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) annual funding rounds open on Monday, 16 May 2022. WSNZ’s Chief Executive, Daniel Gerrard, said: “We are inviting applications to deliver water safety and drowning prevention interventions ... More >>

Seventy-four New Zealanders Drowned In 2021 - Despite Lockdowns

Tuesday, 18 January 2022, 9:31 am | Water Safety New Zealand

The 2021 Drowning Report released by Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) today has the provisional preventable [1] drowning toll for last year at 74, the same as the previous year, despite much of the country being in lockdown. While the toll is 7.5 per cent ... More >>

Fourteen People Drown Over The Official Holiday Period – Up 180%

Thursday, 6 January 2022, 6:29 pm | Water Safety New Zealand

Preliminary figures from Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) indicate that the preventable fatal drowning toll [1] for the official holiday period is 14, a 180 per cent increase on the five-year average. The five-year average preventable drowning death totals ... More >>

Think Water Safety This Summer And Prevent Drowning

Monday, 20 December 2021, 9:08 am | Water Safety New Zealand

Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is reminding Kiwis to stay safe this summer as they hit the beaches, lakes, and rivers this holiday season. WSNZ’s Chief Executive, Daniel Gerrard, says: “While we want everyone to enjoy the summer break, unfortunately, ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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