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Water Safety New Zealand - Latest News [Page 13]
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 >>
Holiday Period Warning Beacon
Tuesday, 23 December 2003, 8:25 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has pleaded for common sense and caution when it comes to water based activities throughout the holiday period. More >>
Target <100
Friday, 5 December 2003, 2:40 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
With one month to go Water Safety New Zealand is targeting a record low 2003 drowning toll of less than 100, something not achieved previously (records have been collected since 1980). More >>
Too Many Maori Drowning
Tuesday, 18 November 2003, 4:35 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Maori are twice as likely to drown as non-Maori, said Minister of Maori Affairs, the Hon Parekura Horomia, earlier today at the Beehive launch of a new Maori Water Safety Programme. More >>
New Zealanders Take More Care Around Water
Thursday, 6 November 2003, 5:34 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Eight drownings in October have continued the record low drowning toll for this year according to statistics released from Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ). A total of 76 people have now drowned to date this year. More >>
Labour Weekend Starts Drowning Season
Thursday, 23 October 2003, 5:48 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) today announced the start of the drowning season that will see too many New Zealanders die between Labour Weekend and Waitangi Day. More >>
''Pool Alone'' Policy Launched
Thursday, 11 September 2003, 2:31 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
A revised policy for caregiver supervision of young children at public swimming pools has just been launched at the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) Just Add Water forum in Hanmer. More >>
Drowning Toll Ready To Spring
Monday, 8 September 2003, 9:09 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Five drownings in August have continued the record low drowning toll for this year according to statistics released from Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ). A total of 65 people have now drowned to date this year. More >>
July Drownings
Friday, 8 August 2003, 4:20 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Five drownings in July have continued the record low drowning toll for this year according to statistics released from Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ). The low overall figure has occurred due to the exceptionally low figures for this time of the year ... More >>
Record Low Drownings for Half Year
Monday, 7 July 2003, 2:34 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Four drownings in June have contributed to a record low half yearly drowning toll according to statistics released from Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ). More >>
Multiple Fatalities Highlight Educational Need
Friday, 6 June 2003, 11:15 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Two multiple fatality boating incidents in May have prompted Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) to highlight the value of education and preparation for recreational boating. More >>
37 Drown In First Quarter
Thursday, 3 April 2003, 12:12 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Nine people drowned in New Zealand during March taking the drowning total for the first three months of 2003 to 37. More >>
February Drownings Hit 11
Monday, 10 March 2003, 3:54 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Eight of the 11 drownings in February were as a result of people participating in aquatic related recreation. More >>
Top Energy Swimming Sponsorship Leads NZ
Friday, 7 March 2003, 6:25 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) says Northland electricity company Top Energy’s promotion of swimming education is a model for the rest of New Zealand. Wellington-based WSNZ project manager Brendon Ward says after a recent visit to Northland he is convinced ... More >>
Public Swimming Pool Safety Encouraged
Tuesday, 18 February 2003, 4:15 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
With summer in full swing, many New Zealanders are pool bound for fun, fitness and leisure. More >>
Swim For Life Makes A Splash
Friday, 14 February 2003, 5:11 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
The vision is this – ‘Lets have all children in New Zealand being able to swim 200m by the time they go to high school’. More >>
17 Drown, How Many More In 2003?
Friday, 7 February 2003, 10:10 am | Water Safety New Zealand
January has highlighted the many diverse activities and sites in which people drown in New Zealand. More >>
