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Celebrating Excellence Across Surf Life Saving At The 2026 Toyota Financial Services Awards Of Excellence
Sunday, 11 October 2026, 2:12 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand CEO Steve Fisher said the awards were an opportunity to recognise the people whose commitment underpins the organisation's success. More >>
Lifeline Delivers $7.50 In Social Value For Every $1 Invested On Almost No Government Funding
Friday, 9 October 2026, 4:11 pm | LifeLine
New Social Return on Investment report finds Lifeline creates $14.73 million in social value each year, and could create millions more with sustainable funding More >>
Unofficial World Record Caps Off Record-Breaking Aon New Zealand Pool Rescue Championships
Sunday, 4 October 2026, 6:34 pm | Surf Life Saving NZ
Surf Life Saving New Zealand National Events Manager Luke Smith says the final day provided a fitting conclusion to an outstanding championship. More >>
Two World Records Fall On Day Two Of The Aon New Zealand Pool Rescue Championships 2026
Saturday, 3 October 2026, 6:47 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) National Events Manager Luke Smith says today’s racing showed the strength of the sport at every level. More >>
Three New Zealand Records Broken At First Day Of Competition In Aon New Zealand Pool Rescue Championships 2026
Friday, 2 October 2026, 8:31 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The competitors’ efforts highlighted the depth of talent on display and reinforced their status as athletes to watch as the championships progress. More >>
SYOS Aerospace Appoints New Commercial And Delivery Chiefs As It Scales Capability Globally
Friday, 2 October 2026, 7:44 am | SYOS Aerospace
Modern defence and security demand capability, not just products. SYOS has proved its systems in real operations; the next step is taking that capability to more customers, in more markets. More >>
Rare Garry Nash Glass Collection To Raise Funds For Shine
Monday, 28 September 2026, 3:02 pm | Shine
Black Door Gallery in Parnell will present Made to Shine, a special exhibition of glass by acclaimed New Zealand artist Garry Nash, from 6 to 19 October 2026. More >>
SYOS Aerospace Takes First Institutional Capital To Accelerate R&D, Production Capacity, And International Footprint
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 7:38 am | SYOS Aerospace
SYOS Aerospace, a world-leading manufacturer of autonomous vehicles for defence, civil, and commercial use, has completed a capital raising to accelerate the next stage of its growth strategy. More >>
New Research Reveals That Domestic Violence Leave Law Works But Workplaces Need To Do More
Thursday, 10 September 2026, 4:05 pm | Shine
Based on the success of the DVVPA, Shine is calling for Government to strengthen the legislative framework that helps to ensure employer responses to family violence continue to improve. More >>
Lifeline Aotearoa Launches World Suicide Prevention Day Appeal To Help Create A Ripple Of Hope
Monday, 7 September 2026, 5:05 pm | Lifeline Aotearoa
Lifeline National Manager Lisa Braid says World Suicide Prevention Day is an important reminder that meaningful conversations can save lives. More >>
Health NZ Decision Puts More Than 1,200 Home-Support Workers Jobs At Risk
Friday, 28 August 2026, 11:41 am | Presbyterian Support Northern
Staff affected include frontline support workers, nurses and care coordinators responsible for organising and overseeing services that support older and vulnerable New Zealanders to live in their own homes. More >>
Black Fins Squad Confirmed For Lifesaving World Championships
Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 10:56 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Held every two years, the Lifesaving World Championships bring together hundreds of athletes from around the globe for five days of competition across pool, beach and ocean events. More >>
Lifeline Welcomes Government Funding Announcement
Monday, 13 July 2026, 12:34 pm | Presbyterian Support Northern
The funding of $1.2 million, the first government funding Lifeline has received in 10 years, is towards the cost of continuing service delivery for one year. More >>
2026 Toyota Financial Services: Surf Life Saving Northern Region Awards Of Excellence
Monday, 6 July 2026, 11:39 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
A full list of winners with Award citations in each award category is provided. More >>
SLVNZ Announces Winners Of The 2026 Toyota Financial Services Surf Life Saving Northern Region Awards Of Excellence
Monday, 6 July 2026, 11:31 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Zac Franich says the scale of the service reflects both rising beach demand and the dedication of the lifeguard community. More >>
15 New Zealand Craft Chocolate Makers Come Together For World Chocolate Day Pop-Up
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 1:08 pm | A Bar Apart
For A Bar Apart founder Luke Owen Smith, the event is about helping people better understand how chocolate is made, where cacao comes from, and why transparency matters. More >>
Youth Marine Conservation Campaign Heads To Parliament
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 3:32 pm | Young Ocean Explorers
The rangatahi of Aotearoa are urging the Government to act now to set a vision for the oceans and seas of Aotearoa, and to take further steps to protect it for future generations. More >>
SLSNZ Announces Finalists In 2026 Toyota Financial Services Surf Life Saving Northern Region Awards Of Excellence
Monday, 15 June 2026, 9:19 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving Northern Region is the largest of New Zealand’s surf lifesaving regions, covering Auckland to the Far North and as far south as Raglan. More >>
SYOS Strengthens Its Multi-Domain Uncrewed Portfolio With The Introduction Of The SU10 Uncrewed Underwater Vehicle
Monday, 25 May 2026, 12:21 pm | SYOS Aerospace
The SU10 will be deployed in late 2026 across planned annual Antarctic missions for long-range, under-ice mapping as part of an international research partnership. More >>
Public Rescue Equipment Rollout Extends Beach Safety Beyond Surf Lifesaving Patrol Season
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 12:15 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The initiative, designed to empower bystanders to safely assist in water emergencies, is already proving its value, with multiple successful rescues recorded in recent months. More >>