Articles tagged with Search And Rescue
Nominate Heroes for the 2025 NZ Search and Rescue Awards by Jan 31
1 day ago | 40 viewsAssociate Transport Minister James Meager urges New Zealanders to nominate individuals or teams for the 2025 NZSAR Awards, which recognize exceptional search and rescue efforts across operational and support activities. He highlights the challenging nature of New Zealand’s search and rescue region and the dedication of volunteers, including canine teams, who work tirelessly to bring people home safely. The awards feature Gold Awards for outstanding contributions and Certificates of Achievement for notable efforts, with nominations closing on 31 January 2026.
Tags: James Meager NZSAR Awards New Zealand Search and Rescue SARDA avalanche dog teams canine teams rescue volunteers Methven Search and Rescue Dogs AssociationNew Zealand’s Emergency Services Boosted by Digital Technology for Rapid Location of At-Risk Individuals
4 months ago | 755 viewsNew Zealand's emergency services are implementing the Device Location Information (DLI) service to quickly locate individuals at risk without them having to call 111, enhancing response times in critical situations. The DLI technology allows emergency services to track mobile phones in emergencies, aiding search and rescue operations and assisting in health emergencies by locating individuals who may have fallen unconscious during a call. This new system streamlines the process by eliminating the need for manual requests to mobile network operators, ensuring quicker and more efficient emergency responses while maintaining privacy and transparency through rigorous authorization processes.
Tags: New Zealand emergency services digital technology Police Minister Mark Mitchell Associate Health Minister Casey Costello Device Location Information real time search and rescue operations health emergencies Telecommunications Information Privacy CodeGovernment Boosts New Zealand Search and Rescue Funding to Enhance Safety Across the Country
6 months ago | 1052 viewsAssociate Transport Minister James Meager has confirmed an additional $76. 7 million for New Zealand Search and Rescue over three years, to ensure 12 organisations can continue their lifesaving operations. Additionally, the Government has announced an investment of $624,000 over the same period, to help maintain and improve recreational aviation safety across the country.
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