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Surf Lifeguards Kept Busy Over Labour Weekend With Tragic Death Of Rock Fisher Reported At Piha On Monday Evening
Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 2:02 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
An intensely busy Labour weekend for surf lifeguards has ended with the tragic death of a rock fisher at Auckland’s Piha beach on Monday evening, says Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ). Steve Fisher, SLSNZ CEO, says that volunteer surf lifeguards ... More >>
SLSNZ Unveils New Junior Surf Programme
Friday, 20 October 2023, 1:19 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
After an extensive three-year undertaking, Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is excited to unveil its revamped Junior Surf programme. Junior Surf, also known as Nippers, has been running for 55 years and is SLSNZ’s educational initiative ... More >>
First Surf Lifesaving Patrols Of The Year To Commence On Labour Weekend
Thursday, 19 October 2023, 8:16 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
This Labour weekend marks the commencement of the 2023-2024 patrol season for Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ), with a confirmation of an established El Niño, combined with a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) likely to mean a long, hot summer ... More >>
Laura Daniel - A Treasure For Shine
Monday, 16 October 2023, 6:41 pm | Shine
Recognising and supporting the work done by family violence service charity Shine has received a boost thanks to a major celebrity endorsement. Actor and comedienne Laura Daniel says she nominated Shine as her charity of choice in the television ... More >>
Records Broken At SLSNZ Pool Rescue Championships
Tuesday, 3 October 2023, 9:36 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
A massive 35 national records were broken at the Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) Pool Rescue Championships. The Championships, which were held at Auckland’s Sir Owen Glenn National Aquatic Centre from 29 September to 1 October, represented the ... More >>
Entries For SLSNZ Pool Rescue Championship Surge
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 1:09 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) says a significant surge in entries for this year’s Pool Rescue Championships is a testament to the growing enthusiasm for the sport. The Championships represent the pinnacle of Pool Rescue in New Zealand, showcasing ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Wins Rescue Of The Year At SLSNZ National Awards Of Excellence
Sunday, 24 September 2023, 7:42 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The Hawke’s Bay Search and Rescue (SAR) squad won Rescue of the Year at Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s (SLSNZ) National Awards of Excellence. Volunteers from around the country gathered at Te Papa in Wellington on 23 September for the awards, which ... More >>
Busy Carparks A Lifeline For Charity
Friday, 15 September 2023, 1:53 pm | LifeLine
Parking the car is something we all do and most of us don’t think twice about it. However, come September, the simple act of parking in a Wilson carpark will help one of New Zealand’s most important helplines – Lifeline. Wilson Parking is hosting ... More >>
Lifeline Calls For Mental Health To Be Treated As Seriously As Physical Health
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 11:11 am | Lifeline Aotearoa
Important to reach out for support for mental health early Five common signs you need to prioritise your mental health and seek support This Mental Health Awareness Week (September 18-24), Lifeline Aotearoa is calling for people to place as much ... More >>
Presbyterian Support Northern Appoints New GM Social Services
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 5:59 pm | Presbyterian Support Northern
Grenville Hendricks has been appointed as the new General Manager for Presbyterian Support Northern’s Social Services, which includes the brands Family Works, Lifeline and Shine. Grenville is a social services professional with extensive senior leadership ... More >>
Remembering Lives Lost - Dawn Service To Commemorate World Drowning Prevention Day
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 10:52 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The lives of those lost along New Zealand’s coastline will be remembered at a special dawn service on World Drowning Prevention Day. Organised by Drowning Prevention Auckland and supported by Te Ahiwaru Trust, the service, on 25 July, will acknowledge ... More >>
EV Roaming Pilot Coming To New Zealand As ChargeNet, Z Energy And OpenLoop Partner Up For 2024 Trial Project
Monday, 17 July 2023, 6:47 pm | Wright Communications
Three of New Zealand’s leading EV charging providers – ChargeNet, Z Energy (Z) and Counties Energy Limited, which operates OpenLoop – have today announced they are launching an EV charging roaming trial, with support from Energy Efficiency and ... More >>
Surf Life Saving New Zealand Names Team For New Trans-Tasman Event
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 9:38 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) has named the following Junior Black Fins team and New Zealand Pathway team for the inaugural Battle of the Tasman, which will be held on the Gold Coast, Australia from 24-27 August. The 12-strong teams of athletes ... More >>
Stop Family Violence – Here’s What You Can Do
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 2:58 pm | Shine
In support of its annual Light it Orange appeal week (12-18 June 2023), leading specialist family violence agency Shine is calling upon the public, business and community groups to work together to help stop family violence. Everybody has a part ... More >>
Social Services Provider Gears Up For Tough Winter
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 1:52 pm | Presbyterian Support Northern
With a growing number of families in need, social services provider Presbyterian Support Northern (PSN) is gearing up for a tough winter ahead. The charity, which covers an area from Taupō to Whangārei, is currently spending $10,000 a month on ... More >>
New Data Reveals Surfing Community’s Heroic Efforts In Saving Lives On New Zealand Beaches
Monday, 29 May 2023, 10:37 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
New data has highlighted the crucial role surfer’s play in conducting bystander rescues. This research, the first of its kind in New Zealand, brings to light an astonishing reality that has remained unspoken and unreported until now. The study, ... More >>
Budget Shows That Vulnerable People Have Been Remembered
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 4:54 pm | Presbyterian Support Northern
The Government has remembered and prioritised some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable people even in the midst of difficult times caused by inflation and natural disasters, says Presbyterian Support Northern CEO Bonnie Robinson. PSN is one of New Zealand’s ... More >>
bp Leaders For Life Participants Announced For 2023-2024 Programme
Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 12:18 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is delighted to announce the next intake of participants for the prestigious leadership development programme, bp Leaders for Life. Fifteen of SLSNZ’s up-and-coming leaders will join this esteemed programme. ... More >>
Surf Life Saving Northern Region Says Search And Rescue Squads On Standby For Flood-related Support And Rescues
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 4:36 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving Northern Region (SLSNR) says that volunteer Search & Rescue (SAR) squads from clubs across the region will remain on standby as inclement weather brings significant flooding to some areas, with anticipated rain expected to worsen ... More >>
Surf Lifeguards Descend On Waihi For Two Days Of Action-packed Racing
Tuesday, 11 April 2023, 9:58 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Lifeguards from around New Zealand and across the Tasman are gearing up for a weekend of intense action and high-stakes racing at the bp New Zealand IRB Championships at Waihi Beach. 122 crews from 30 clubs, including one from Australia, will put their ... More >>
