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Planning a multi-day hike in Aotearoa? This complete safety guide covers what to pack, how to prepare, and why it could save your life. Explore essential tips, gear lists, and real rescue insights from New Zealand Land Search and Rescue volunteers.
From front desk to frontline, this inspiring volunteer swapped admin duties for search missions in New Zealand’s toughest terrain. Discover how office skills became life-saving tools.
Spend a month walking alongside a dedicated volunteer as they train, respond to missions, and tackle New Zealand’s most challenging terrain. All in the name of keeping their community safe.
From suburban patios to alpine peaks, volunteers don’t just rescue hikers in remote backcountry. They respond wherever help is needed, serving communities across the full spectrum of today’s terrain.
Why do people give to Land Search and Rescue? For many, it’s personal. This blog dives into the heartfelt stories and motivations behind the donations that keep volunteers saving lives.
Get to know the everyday people behind the badge—our volunteer responders who drop everything to help communities in need. Discover the real stories that make Volunteer Week truly inspiring.
Ever wondered what it takes to outfit a Land Search and Rescue team? This post breaks down the real costs—from gear and training to travel—behind equipping lifesaving volunteers.
Before you hit the trail we are sharing our top tips for staying safe outdoors. Whether you’re heading into the bush, up a peak, or out for a day walk, these simple steps could make all the difference.
Making a will isn’t just about dividing up your assets—it’s a chance to create a lasting legacy. By including a charitable bequest to Land Search and Rescue New Zealand, you’re helping equip volunteer responders who give their time—and often their own money—to save lives across the country. This guide shows how easy it is to support a cause you care about through your will, and how your generosity can have a meaningful impact for years to come.
A tramping trip in the Tararua Ranges took an unexpected turn when I slipped on a muddy track and landed hard on a tree root—breaking my arm in the process. Just when I wondered how I’d make it out, I spotted hi-viz vests through the trees. By sheer luck, a Land Search and Rescue team was on a training exercise nearby. Within minutes, they had splinted my arm, carried my pack, and guided me safely back to the road end. This experience was a powerful reminder of the incredible volunteers who keep trampers safe.