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Water Safety New Zealand’s (WSNZ) Public Attitude and Behaviour Survey for 2017 has revealed while safety messages are getting through risky behaviour is slow to change. The survey reveals that drowning is perceived as a problem by 83% of people...
If you’d like additional support around implementing the Water Skills for Life initiative, or have specific questions, please send us an email at: wsnz@watersafety.org.nz...
WSNZ promotes water safety as an issue for all New Zealanders. One of the ways that we work to reduce drownings is through targeted water safety educational initiatives.
For professional development of teachers Swimming New Zealand National enquiries and Otago/Southland Chris Morgan, 027 240 9627, chris@swimming.org.nz Auckland Moe Richardson, 021 804 326, Moe@swimming.org.nz Waikato Wendy Smith, 021 321 486, wendy@...
To Maori water is an essential ingredient to life both physically and spiritually. It is considered a treasure or taonga left by their ancestors for the life sustaining use of their descendants. For Maori their relationship with the water is very imp...
This part of our website is designed to provide information and tips to help you keep yourself and others safe while enjoying the wide range of aquatic activities that New Zealand has to offer.
The Water Safety Code consists of four simple rules to remember each time you venture near the water. It serves as a great starting point for planning a safe aquatic adventure. 1. Be prepared Learn to swim and survive. Set rules for safe play in th...
Understanding the ocean is very important – the more you know about how waves, wind and tides affect conditions in the water, the better able you are to keep yourself safe, or others, from danger. Swim between the flags Surf Life Saving New Zealand...