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Fourteen Drown in March and Easter Holidays
Wednesday, 7 April 2010, 11:09 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Poor decision making is the primary factor in a disappointing drowning toll for the month of March and Easter holidays. Ten drowning deaths have been recorded through March with an additional four fatal incidents occurring over Easter break. More >>
FREE family swimming and water safety lessons
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 2:03 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
In a country where drowning is the third highest cause of accidental death there are still too many children who have not had the opportunity to learn swimming and survival skills, yet professional tuition is inaccessible for many. More >>
Water Safety Campaign Targets Child Supervision
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 10:40 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Bright blue bath mats with a water safety message will appear in homes around New Zealand thanks to a new campaign by Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) and The Royal New Zealand Plunket Society Inc (Plunket). More >>
Low February Drowning Toll
Thursday, 4 March 2010, 11:11 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has released the drowning statistics for the month of February. There were eleven drowning deaths in New Zealand during February. The year to date drowning toll is 20 which represents a 35% decrease in drownings for ... More >>
Lowest January Drowning Toll
Monday, 8 February 2010, 11:35 am | Water Safety New Zealand
There were nine drowning deaths in New Zealand for January 2010. A significant improvement on the 23 deaths that occurred in for January last year and the lowest number of drowning recorded for the month of January since records began in 1980. More >>
2009 Drowning Report
Tuesday, 12 January 2010, 4:24 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
There were a total of 98 drowning deaths in New Zealand in 2009. Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has announced the annual drowning toll and released official statistics from DrownBase, the world’s leading integrated drowning database. The 2009 toll ... More >>
Five Drowned Reinforce Water Safety Concerns
Tuesday, 5 January 2010, 1:05 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
The Christmas and New Year holiday period has resulted in five drowning deaths in New Zealand. A number of other water related fatalities and near misses have reinforced the importance of water safety education and attention to supervision around water ... More >>
Will the Holiday Season be Drowning Season Again?
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 11:23 am | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is encouraging all New Zealanders to take care and be mindful of water safety precautions when on holiday over the festive season. Last year 11 people drowned during the Christmas/New Year holiday period, up by one from ... More >>
Canyoning Research to be Conducted
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 12:01 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
The New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association (NZOIA) and Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) are pleased to announce that it is to undertake research on the activity of canyoning in New Zealand. Canyoning is an outdoor activity where people traverse ... More >>
November Drowning Toll Leads into Summer
Monday, 7 December 2009, 3:34 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has released drowning statistics for the month of November. There were six drownings for the month. The five year average (2004-08) for November is 10 deaths. More >>
Inaugural Water Safety Awards Presented
Friday, 27 November 2009, 2:10 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Last night at a Gala Dinner in Wellington, the inaugural New Zealand Water Safety Awards were presented. Sport Northland won the Prevention category award, Taupo’s AC Baths won the Awareness category award and Rotorua’s Unison Lake Safety Programme ... More >>
Japanese To Set Up Replica Of Water Safety NZ
Monday, 23 November 2009, 4:09 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
A delegation of Japanese from the Blue Sea & Green Land Foundation – Japan (B&G) are in New Zealand this week to attend the New Zealand Water Safety Conference “Charting the Future” and also to formalise a partnership with Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ). More >>
Water Safety Experts Gather in Wellington
Monday, 23 November 2009, 1:27 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
On Thursday and Friday this week [26- 27 November 2009], Water Safety New Zealand is hosting its first international conference ‘Charting the Future’. The two-day event provides an opportunity for those working in, or affected by, the water safety ... More >>
High Drowning Toll in October
Tuesday, 10 November 2009, 1:22 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has released drowning data for the month of October. There were 15 drownings for the month. The five year average (2004-08) for October is 10 deaths. Over the last 10 years, only 2006 had a toll as high for the month ... More >>
‘Charting the Future’ is just three weeks away
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 12:42 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
The conference programme is full of informed, inspirational speakers, but the social and network opportunities offered are also a huge attraction. More >>
Tekapo Tragedy a Timely Reminder for Boaties
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 5:06 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
The boating incident at Lake Tekapo serves as a timely reminder for those intending to head out into the water this coming Labour Weekend. Water Safety New Zealand ’s (WSNZ) General Manager, Matt Claridge, comments: “Labour Weekend typically commences ... More >>
NZ Water Safety Conference Trade Display, Awards
Friday, 16 October 2009, 4:54 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
We wanted to remind you that entries for the inaugural New Zealand Water Safety Awards close in two weeks on 31 October 2009. Not only does the winner of each category receive $5000 towards professional development, but they also get national recognition ... More >>
Spring Fishing Drowning Deaths
Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 2:43 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has released drowning data today indicating there were eight drowning deaths in New Zealand for the month of September. The five year average (2004 – 2008) for September is eight. More >>
Water Safety Achievements to be Acknowledged
Friday, 11 September 2009, 1:54 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
Introduced this year to recognise excellence, achievement and innovation in water safety, the awards offer an opportunity for organisations and individuals involved in water safety to showcase their successes. Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) General ... More >>
Six Month Drowning Report
Friday, 24 July 2009, 1:33 pm | Water Safety New Zealand
For the six month period of 1 January to 30 June 2009 there have been 51 drowning deaths in New Zealand according to statistics Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has released today. At the same time last year there had been 56 fatal drownings. The ... More >>
