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Summer Time Fun Ends in Tragedy
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 2:34 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
January 2009 has been a tragic time for many families coping with the drowning of a loved one. Statistics released today by Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) show that 23 people drowned in January - nearly a quarter of the total 2008 drowning toll. More >>
2008 Drowning Report
Thursday, 15 January 2009, 1:57 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
There were a total of 96 drowning deaths in New Zealand in 2008. Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has today officially announced the annual drowning toll. It follows one of the highest holiday period drowning tolls in recent time. More >>
Holiday Drowning Toll Again Hits 10
Tuesday, 6 January 2009, 11:58 am | Water Safety New Zealand
The Christmas and New Year holiday period has resulted in ten drowning deaths in New Zealand. This is the same number of fatalities as the holiday period last year. More >>
WSNZ Warns Against a Repeat of History
Tuesday, 23 December 2008, 2:13 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
With Christmas upon us, it brings with it the traditional time for holidays and relaxing with family and friends. However, for 10 families this year, the Christmas holiday period will mark the first anniversary of a drowning tragedy that took from them ... More >>
Drownings to Soar as Swimming Ability Sinks
Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 9:19 am | Water Safety New Zealand
WSNZ today released research indicating that the swimming ability of our youth has reached a crisis point and forecasts that continued failure to address this issue will inevitably result in a significant increase in drownings in NZ. More >>
Failure to Supervise Continues to Cost Lives!
Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 12:40 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) today announced there were six drowning deaths in August. The statistics for the month have again highlighted the alarming number of tragedies involving preschool children who continue to drown. More >>
Five Drown in Storms
Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 3:05 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has released drowning data for the month of July which indicates there were a total of eight fatalities for the month. The heavy storms and torrential weather conditions that battered most of New Zealand in late July ... More >>
‘Akona te Kauhoe’ – Swim For Life
Friday, 25 July 2008, 3:25 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is supporting Maori Language Week through its Maori Water Safety campaign by endorsing a Maori language version of ‘Swim For Life’. More >>
Drowning Numbers High in April
Thursday, 8 May 2008, 9:57 am | Water Safety New Zealand
There were 13 drowning deaths in April, the highest since 22 were recorded in 1997 according to statistics released today by Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ). More >>
February Drowning Deaths Dip
Wednesday, 12 March 2008, 11:48 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has released the drowning statistics for the month of February. These indicate there were 11 drowning deaths in New Zealand during February and subsequently a total of 26 for the year to date. More >>
15 Drowning Fatalities in January
Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 12:41 am | Water Safety New Zealand
There were a total of 15 drowning deaths in New Zealand during the month of January according to statistics released by Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) today. This figure represents a reduction in drowning deaths when compared with the five year (2003-2007) ... More >>
2007 Drowning Statistics Continue Downward Trend
Wednesday, 9 January 2008, 4:29 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
There were a total of 110 drowning deaths in New Zealand in 2007. The announcement of the official drowning toll by Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) indicates the continuing trend of declining drowning numbers. It is the second lowest annual toll since records ... More >>
Christmas & New Year Holiday Drowning Toll Hits 10
Thursday, 3 January 2008, 12:27 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Statistics released today by Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) for the holiday period show that there were eight recreational drowning deaths and two non recreational. The holiday period drowning toll is the highest in four years. More >>
Holiday Season Is The Drowning Season
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 5:04 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
The drowning toll for 2007 to date is at 101. This is already an increase over the record low of 91 from 2006, but still below the annual average (last 10 years) of 126 drowning deaths per annum. With the summer holiday season about to commence the ... More >>
Under Five Waterwise Strategy Review
Monday, 29 October 2007, 12:16 am | Water Safety New Zealand
In the last 10 years 101 infant and preschool children have drowned in New Zealand. This figure consistently represents between nine and ten percent of the total drowning toll in New Zealand on an annual basis. Sadly for the most vulnerable in our society ... More >>
Water Safety New Zealand Issues Warning!
Saturday, 20 October 2007, 11:43 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Whilst the weather through October thus far has not been conductive to aquatic based activities, Labour Weekend traditionally sees New Zealanders head to the water intent on enjoying themselves after a long winter in hibernation. More >>
International Aquatic Leaders Converge on Capital
Friday, 5 October 2007, 12:13 am | Water Safety New Zealand
From Saturday 6 to Monday 8 October 2007 Wellington will be the venue for the World Aquatic Babies Congress (WABC) at Te Papa. More >>
Small Children Continue To Drown In NZ
Thursday, 6 September 2007, 3:43 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has confirmed there were nine drowning deaths for the month of August in statistics released today. The average August monthly toll over the last five years is 10. More >>
Drowning Toll for 2007 Increases -- Water Safety N
Monday, 9 July 2007, 3:44 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
There were five drowning deaths during the month of June which raises the 2007 year to date drowning toll to 53. At the same time last year a record low of 46 drowning deaths had occurred in New Zealand, on the way to a record low annual toll of 89. More >>
World Aquatic Babies Congress 2007
Monday, 2 July 2007, 2:08 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand is extremely pleased to announce that registrations for the World Aquatic Babies Congress 2007 are now open! More >>
