Land Search and Rescue New Zealand
This summer, New Zealand Land Search and Rescue are helping everyone Explore Safe.
This campaign is about helping people make more of the right decisions, so they don’t ever need to make the other kind. Empowering people to explore, adventure, and experience Aotearoa, knowing they’ve made the right calls.
It all comes down to the Land Safety Code — five simple principles that keep you safe while you’re out and about this summer.
In the 2024/25 financial year we:
Completed
526
search & rescue operations
Assisted
598
people in need
Saved
40
lives
Committed
186,827
unpaid hours to search & rescue
Donate Now
Every dollar you donate helps us save lives. We rely on public support to continue our vital work.
70 local groups
throughout New Zealand
On-call 24/7
search & rescue
Over 3,300
trained volunteers
Many of our responders personally fund their life-saving equipment. On average, the total cost is $4,070, with Land Search and Rescue contributing $750 and volunteers covering the remaining $3,320.
Your support can make a difference — donate today to help equip our volunteers and keep our communities safe.
Why I volunteer…
“Being a Land Search and Rescue volunteer is like joining an awesome crew that tackles the highs and lows of saving lives together. The bond we build through facing challenges is something special. It’s not always easy — sometimes it’s physically tough, other times it’s a mental challenge — but it’s always rewarding. You end up being a big part of your community and making a real difference. It’s an experience that brings a lot of purpose and meaning, reminding you why you’re part of something truly amazing.” Field Team Volunteer
Valued Employers
Behind every successful rescue is an employer who makes it possible. Our Valued Employer Programme recognises the businesses that back their staff to step up when lives are at risk. Their support saves time—and saves lives.
Is your organisation ready to make a real impact?
Prevent
The Land Safety Code & Plan My Walk App
Prevention is better than rescue. The Land Safety Code provides important information to follow when going out for a walk, hike or tramp in New Zealand.
Make planning easy with the Plan My Walk app.
Train
Corporate Training Courses
We provide professional training courses to the organisations so that New Zealanders’ can respond and care for their communities in a time of need.
Building value in other people’s people.
We’re proud to have received a Judges’ Commendation at the 2025 New Zealand Workplace Health & Safety Awards.
This recognition celebrates our commitment to creating safer, healthier work environments and acknowledges the real-world impact of our efforts. It’s an honour to stand alongside others raising the standard of workplace wellbeing across
Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Thanks to our sponsors
