The NZS.com New Zealand Search and Rescue directory contains a list of Search, Rescue, Organisation, Organisations, Dog, Dogs and Volunteer NZ websites.

Search and Rescue


  • Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving Patrol Inc   (www.bethellsbeach.org.nz)

    Based on Auckland's rugged West Coast, this surf patrol is a voluntary organisation protecting Bethells Beach, Te Henga, over the summer months.

  • Central Search Dogs   (www.searchdog.org.nz)

    An organization committed to the training of search and location dogs, handlers and support personnel in order to provide professional and highly-skilled dog teams to assist emergency service agencies in their operations.

  • Coastguard Northern Region   (www.coastguard.org.nz)

    Looking out for the safety of every person in the northern part of New Zealand who enjoys the waters of the region's harbours, gulf, beaches and coastline. In addition to patrol and Search and Rescue, they provide a variety of information and educational services designed to maximise your safe enjoyment of the water.

  • Coastguard Southern Region   (www.coastguardsouth.org.nz)

    CSR is affiliated to Coastguard New Zealand and provides a maritime search and rescue service. With fourteen units, their services stretch from Kaikoura and Greymouth down to Bluff and Riverton.

  • Coastguard Whakatane   (www.coastguardwhakatane.co.nz)

    Providing coastguard search and rescue services in Whakatane and surrounding areas.

  • Costal Watch   (www.coastalwatch.com)

    Surf and costal reports for Australia and New Zealand.

  • Karekare Surf Club   (www.karekaresurfclub.org.nz)

    A voluntary patrol at the beach in the weekends and on public holidays from Labour Weekend to Easter each year.

  • Lakes District Air Rescue Trust   (www.helirescue.org.nz)

    Provides a comprehensive air rescue and air ambulance service to the Lakes District in the South Island.

  • Mount Maunganui Life Guards   (www.mountlifeguards.co.nz)

    The Web site for the Mount Maunganui life guard service.

  • Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust   (www.helirescue.co.nz)

    Providing a free air rescue service to communities throughout the Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions. The Trust operates with the ongoing support of businesses, organisations and individuals throughout these regions.

  • New Zealand Alpine Search Dogs (Dunedin) Inc   (www.sar-dog.org.nz)

    A voluntary organization dedicated to the training and deployment of search dogs in a variety of Search and Rescue environments, including wilderness/bush, avalanche and disaster.

  • New Zealand Land Search and Rescue   (www.nzlsar.org.nz)

    Information about NZLSAR.

  • New Zealand Urban Search & Rescue   (www.usar.govt.nz)

    The USAR is a vital part of New Zealand's multi-agency response capability for dealing with urban emergencies. USAR involves the location and rescue of people trapped following a structural collapse arising from an earthquake, landslide or building collapse.

  • NZLSR Search Dogs   (www.nzlsar-dogs.org.nz)

    New Zealand Land Search and Rescue dogs are trained to assist in search and rescue efforts throughout New Zealand.

  • Piha Surf Clubs   (www.piha.co.nz/surfclubs.htm)

    Covering the two surf clubs at Piha: Piha at Piha beach and United at North Piha.

  • Royal Life Saving Society, New Zealand   (www.lifesaver.org.nz)

    A voluntary organisation teaching modern lifesaving techniques. Volunteers are the backbone of the Society and their dedication to the preservation of life remains a distinctive and effective feature of the RLSS activities in New Zealand. The organisation promotes public understanding of the significance and benefits of swimming, lifesaving and resuscitation training.

  • Royal New Zealand Coastguard   (www.nzcoastguard.org.nz)

    The Royal New Zealand Coastguard provides New Zealand's primary maritime Search and Rescue service. Coastguard operates from a network of four regions and 65 affiliated units, strategically located around the coastline and major lakes of New Zealand.

  • Surf Life Saving   (www.surfbop.org.nz)

    To prevent death by drowning, especially at beaches and in the sea through the provision of Lifeguard services and programmes of public education.

  • Surf Life Saving Canterbury   (www.surfcanterbury.org.nz)

    An association representing twelve South Island surf life saving clubs and one of nine districts affiliated to Surf Life Saving New Zealand.

  • Surf Life Saving New Zealand   (www.slsnz.org.nz)

    The association representing 79 Surf Life Saving Clubs and Rescue Services throughout New Zealand.

  • Surf Life Saving - Northern Region   (www.lifesaving.org.nz)

    An organisation committed to the prevention of drowning and injury in an aquatic environment.

  • Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard   (www.taurangacoastguard.co.nz)

    Formed in 1986, the Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard is affiliated to Coastguard New Zealand and provides two dedicated rescue vessels, use of aircraft for searching and other emergency services.

  • United North Piha Lifeguard Service   (www.unitednorthpiha.org.nz)

    A lifeguard service at Piha Beach, committed to providing exceptional services to the community and strong inspirational leadership to its members.

  • Waihi Beach Lifeguard Service   (www.waihibeachlifeguards.co.nz)

    A team of lifeguards patrolling the full length of Waihi beach, as well as some of the smaller bays up the coast. They work to keep the beach safe for the many swimmers, sunbathers, picnickers and holiday makers who go to Waihi Beach during the summer months.

  • Wellington Land Search and Rescue   (www.wlsar.org.nz)

    Help your community by joining Wellington Search and Rescue. The site provides current news for members, plus reports and media releases on the organisation's operations and exercises.

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