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Records Fall And A New Champion Club At The Aon NZ Pool Rescue Championships
Monday, 7 October 2024, 4:31 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
We are hugely appreciative of Aon’s support as well as Pelorus Trust and Constellation Trust, who’s support ensures we can continue to make our events accessible and affordable for our members and volunteers. More >>
World Record Breakers At Aon NZ Pool Rescue Championships
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 9:46 am | 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. More >>
Lifeline’s ‘For The Dawn’ Offers A Fresh Start For World Mental Health Day
Monday, 30 September 2024, 3:24 pm | Lifeline Aotearoa
Starting at 6.15am, For The Dawn is an opportunity to set aside some time to reflect on your mental health and stand in solidarity with all those who are struggling across the country. More >>
Lifeline Needs A Lifeline To Support New Zealanders Through Crisis
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 4:09 pm | LifeLine
Lifeline’s role in primary mental health services has never been more important. Lifeline and the Tautoko suicide crisis lines literally save lives. More >>
Shaun Greaves To Join PSN As New CEO
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 8:54 am | Presbyterian Support Northern
Currently the Executive Director (CEO) of Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand, Shaun Greaves has a strong track record in leading non-government organisations. More >>
Concern Over Funding Cuts Affecting Front-line Services
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:58 pm | Presbyterian Support Northern
PSN is particularly concerned about the 800 or so vulnerable whānau who will be left with little or no support for caring for their tamariki. More >>
Kiwi Businesses Are Unlocking International Markets With B Corp Certification
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:56 pm | B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
The certification uses a comprehensive framework to evaluate a company's governance and impact on its workers, community, environment, and customers. More >>
Kiwi B Corps Rising To Climate Challenge
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 12:16 pm | B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand
The B Lab AANZ Annual Report 2023/2024 also highlights the growing awareness of B Corp Certification, with 15% awareness in Aotearoa New Zealand, and 7% awareness of B Lab. This rising awareness is crucial as consumers increasingly seek trustworthy ... More >>
Families Reduce Heating, Food, To Pay Bills
Monday, 8 July 2024, 4:40 pm | Presbyterian Support Northern
PSN, whose social services include Family Works, Lifeline and Shine, works with thousands of people from Taupō to Whangārei. This region accounts for the highest number of KiwiSaver fund withdrawals for significant financial hardship. More >>
New Zealand IRB Team Named For Lifesaving World Championships 2024
Monday, 24 June 2024, 10:42 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Black Props (Photo/Supplied) Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) has named the following New Zealand Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) ‘Black Props’ Team for the Lifesaving World Championships 2024, which will be held on the Gold Coast, Australia ... More >>
SLSNZ Announces Finalists For The Bay Of Plenty & Coromandel Awards Of Excellence
Friday, 21 June 2024, 2:17 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
These awards not only acknowledge the incredible skills, commitment, and effort by surf lifeguards to ensure the safety of beachgoers, but also those who have educated others, managed administration, and participated in lifesaving sport throughout the ... More >>
Severity Of Family Violence On Rise As Recession Bites
Friday, 7 June 2024, 3:01 pm | Shine
Leading specialist family violence service Shine is seeing more severe and complex family violence cases as the recession and a shortage of rental accommodation limit the options people have to escape a violent partner. Photo/Supplied Shine is reporting ... More >>
SLSNZ Announces Finalists For The Taranaki Awards Of Excellence
Friday, 31 May 2024, 10:45 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The finalists for Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s (SLSNZ) Taranaki Awards of Excellence have been announced. More >>
Surf Lifeguards Rescue Over 880 People During Summer Patrols
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 10:24 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) rescued 883 people from potential drowning this past summer, according to official patrol statistics. The data, collected from 1 Oct 2023 to 3 May 2024, came from 74 Surf Life Saving Clubs across 92 patrol locations ... More >>
Heroic Hawke’s Bay Surf Lifeguards Honoured At New Zealand Search And Rescue Awards
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 6:34 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
These awards are presented annually in recognition of outstanding achievements within New Zealand’s SAR region, which covers 30 million square kilometres. More >>
SLSNZ Welcomes Funding Boost From The Government
Friday, 17 May 2024, 1:47 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
SLSNZ represents 74 Surf Life Saving Clubs, over 18,000 members, including more than 4,500 surf lifeguards who, during the summer months, patrol over 90 beaches, from Northland to Southland. More >>
SLSNZ Announces Finalists For The Capital Coast Awards Of Excellence
Friday, 17 May 2024, 12:42 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
These awards not only acknowledge the incredible skills, commitment, and effort by surf lifeguards to ensure the safety of beachgoers, but also those who have educated others, managed administration, and participated in lifesaving sport throughout the ... More >>
SLSNZ Announces Finalists For The Otago & Southland Awards Of Excellence
Monday, 13 May 2024, 12:36 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The finalists for Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s (SLSNZ) Otago and Southland Awards of Excellence have been announced. More >>
SLSNZ Announces Finalists For The Canterbury Awards Of Excellence
Friday, 10 May 2024, 4:26 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
These awards not only acknowledge the incredible skills, commitment, and effort by surf lifeguards to ensure the safety of beachgoers, but also those who have educated others, managed administration, and participated in lifesaving sport throughout the ... More >>
Lifeline Celebrates 60th Year But “Pressure Has Never Been Greater”
Monday, 29 April 2024, 1:06 pm | LifeLine
Lifeline has not received government funding since 2016 while demand for primary mental health support remains high, and increases significantly at times of stress such as the COVID-19 pandemic, severe weather events and the cost of living crisis. More >>