More Asian males will drown fishing from land this year than everyone else combined.

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To lead a step change in New Zealand so people don’t drown

Through leadership, advocacy and education, Water Safety New Zealand works with water safety sector organisations, individuals and the public to reduce the incidence of drowning and injury in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Calling on government to make urgent changes to life jacket legislation.

Since Water Safety New Zealand last contacted the minister in August there have been another 16 drownings. 10 of these occurred on boats and may have been prevented by wearing a lifejacket.

Open letter to all the guys that might not make it through the summer.

If you’re reading this there’s a good chance you or someone you know will drown this summer. Around 30 Kiwis, mostly male, will die over the next two months through drowning.

Waitangi weekend is a time many of us spend in, on and around water. Historically this makes it one of our deadliest weekends for drownings.

More people will drown this Waitangi weekend than any other weekend.

Know the water safety code to stay safe this summer.

November is Water Safety Awareness month, and with summer approaching, Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is cautioning...

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Water Skills for Life is the national standard for aquatic education in New Zealand primary schools. It is linked into the national education curriculum and gives children the skills and knowledge they need to assess risks and make smart decisions around water.

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