NZ Drowning Statistics
As at 10 September 2010 – 56 : Same time last year – 62 : Total for 2009 – 99
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On average (last 5 years) 105 New Zealanders per annum have died by drowning.
New Zealand’s annual drowning toll is one of the worst in the developed world.
Water safety education is about saving lives, in, on and under the water.
Kia Maanu, Kia Ora! Stay Afloat Stay Alive!
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31 August 2010
An Information Analyst position is available with Water Safety New Zealand. Read more >>>
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Lowest Six Month Drowning Toll in 20 Years
19 August 2010
Water Safety New Zealand today announced that there were 48 drowning deaths in the first six months of 2010, 1 January – 30 June. Read more >>>