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What are the chances of drowning this holiday?
Friday, 23 December 2005, 11:37 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Every summer whanau head to the water like nothing else! Our national treasure for recreation, gathering kaimoana and just relaxing by, is cause for much concern through the holiday period, Christmas until the end of January. More >>
What are the chances of drowning in Northland?!
Friday, 23 December 2005, 12:59 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Every summer whanau head to the water like nothing else! Our national treasure for recreation, gathering kaimoana and just relaxing by, is cause for much concern through the holiday period, Christmas until the end of January. More >>
What are the chances of drowning in Gisborne?!
Friday, 23 December 2005, 12:58 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Every summer whanau head to the water like nothing else! Our national treasure for recreation, gathering kaimoana and just relaxing by, is cause for much concern through the holiday period, Christmas until the end of January. More >>
Learning To Swim And Survive At Any Age
Wednesday, 19 October 2005, 11:45 am | Water Safety New Zealand
In Hamilton this Thursday morning the first Swim For Life certificates will be presented to swimmers from both ends of the age spectrum. More >>
Drowning Prevention Strategy A Good Start
Monday, 5 September 2005, 1:12 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
The Drowning Prevention Strategy is a “good start” to reducing New Zealand’s horrific drowning toll, the head of Water Safety New Zealand said today. More >>
Rugby Advises Swimming
Thursday, 2 June 2005, 12:31 am | Water Safety New Zealand
John Mitchell, former All Black Coach and Super 14 Coach will present to the New Zealand Swim Coaches and Teachers at their annual conference this Queens Birthday weekend, on the secrets of coaching and getting the best out of your squad in Hamilton. More >>
Learn to Swim and the Curriculum?
Thursday, 24 March 2005, 5:37 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Attacking the on-going issue of preventing drownings across New Zealand has seen Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) ring the bell in primary and intermediate schools. More >>
Water Safety New Zealand - January Drownings
Friday, 11 February 2005, 2:53 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) today released the drowning figures for January 2005. A total of 17 drownings occurred during the month. The average drownings for January during the past five years is 21. More >>
National Pool Fencing Forum Explores Recent Issues
Thursday, 20 January 2005, 9:58 am | Water Safety New Zealand
In late 2004 Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) hosted the National Pool Fencing Forum in Wellington. Under question was the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 and the relationship it holds with the Building Code amongst others. More >>
2004 Drownings Continue Low Trend
Friday, 7 January 2005, 4:29 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) today released the provisional drowning figure for 2004, stating that 110 people drowned in New Zealand, the lowest toll (provisionally) since records began in 1980. More >>
Drowning Season About To Commence?
Thursday, 9 December 2004, 1:04 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
The run into this summers annual drowning toll is well on the way. With large numbers flocking back to the boat and onto the water for a number of reasons, November recorded 10 drownings for the month. On a positive note, the low drownings for 2004 are continuing, ... More >>
New Life Into Preschool Water Confidence
Tuesday, 7 December 2004, 5:11 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Infants and Preschool Water Confidence is the key topic for a selection of New Zealand's top swim teachers this weekend as they partake in what is a first for Learn To Swim in New Zealand. More >>
Fencing of Home Swimming Pools
Monday, 11 October 2004, 1:31 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Home pool owners in Waitakere and indeed New Zealand will welcome the ruling from Justice Randerson on Friday 1 October 2004 regarding the immediate pool area. A rational ruling that allows for the inclusion of a barbecue area and entertainment furniture ... More >>
Lower Drownings Being Maintained
Tuesday, 7 September 2004, 2:49 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) today released drowning statistics for the period to the end of August 2004. Eight people drowned in August bringing the total drownings for the year to date to 73. This represents a record low in drownings for any January ... More >>
Well Managed Incident Sensationalised
Friday, 23 July 2004, 9:46 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Sensationalised media coverage of a recent swimming pool incident overshadowed valuable community water safety lessons and the first rate conduct of pool lifeguards. More >>
Water Related Deaths Still Occurring
Tuesday, 4 May 2004, 2:43 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) today released drowning statistics for the period to the end of April 2004. Six people drowned in April bringing the total drownings for the year to date to forty seven (47). More >>
Water Related Deaths Back on the Agenda
Tuesday, 13 January 2004, 10:53 am | Water Safety New Zealand
A week ago Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) proudly commented on the record low drowning figures for 2003. Twelve days and 15 deaths later complacency has taken over and six more people have died on the water than on the road. More >>
Lowest Drowning Toll in 24 Years
Wednesday, 7 January 2004, 10:51 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand today released the provisional drowning figure for 2003 stating that 104 people drowned in New Zealand, the lowest toll since 1980 when records began. More >>
10 Drown in Holiday Period
Monday, 5 January 2004, 2:27 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) today announced that 10 people drowned during the official holiday period, 4pm Christmas eve until 8am on 5 January. More >>
Holiday makers urged to take care in the water
Wednesday, 24 December 2003, 9:03 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand and ACC are urging holiday-makers to take care in the water this summer and to make sure that children are properly supervised. More >>
