Wakatipu Search and Rescue Group based in Queenstown New Zealand constists of Bush/Alpine, ACR, SAR Dogs, Swift Water and Coast Guard units and operates in Mount Aspiring National Park.

Another course available for the Wakatipu SAR members - if you are interested please enrol as soon as possible to beat the rush!

Tracking LandSAR NZ Dates: 11 Feb 2012 to 12 Feb 2012

 Location: Southern Region

Venue: Likely Roxburgh - still to be confirmed

Enquire: jezer@vodafone.co.nz

Note: This is the stage 2 Tracking course - focusing on Sign Cutting and Ageing. Applicants must have completed Track and Clue Awareness (TCA).

Due to poor weather forecast the REGIONAL SAREX 4-5-6 NOVEMBER

HAS BEEN POSTPONED!!!

WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION HERE!!!

Hi All,

Sally Chesterfield from Southland LandSAR advises that there are a few vacancies on a SARINZ Active Team Leaders course to be held at Borlin (hopefully the correct spelling) Lodge near Manapouri from the 15th to 17th of November.

Those that have attended this course recommend it highly.
The course needs a couple people to make it viable so please pass this message on to your Members. This course has nothing to do with LandSAR.

There will be a cost to attendees estimated at $150 all up (Not including travel)

If anyone is interested in attending then please contact Sally at sally.chesterfield@southernruralfire.org.nz

The company's Marketing Manager Nicky Busst confirmed that their charitable donations for Ziptrek Locals Day in Queenstown on Saturday 8th October would go to Wakatipu LandSAR. "We are anticipating in excess of 200 people on the day and will be giving $10 from every person that books. We're thrilled to be working with yourselves and donating the money to such a worthwhile cause." says Nicky.

Many thanks!!!

Below you can find the poster for Ziptrek Local Days.

Suburban Search deals with methods, planning, categories and systems for searching in the urban environment.

Each year 13000 people are reported missing to the Police and most cases are resolved within 48 hours…. But what about the others?

When we are called out to help search and a residential area – are we ready with the knowledge of where to look and what hazards or possible hiding places we will confront? This course will give you the knowledge to effect better search methods and an understanding of where to look and why.

 If you are interested please let Ed Halson know soonest to ensure you book a place on this course.

Please find the LandSAR Roadshow schedule in PDF below. Should you wish to attend the one in ALEXANDRA on Sunday, 31st July, please let know Robert Taylor

It is also important to let Robert know if you think YOU ARE NOT on the central LandSAR email database, e.g. you DON'T receive any emails directly from LandSAR.

Robert needs to know immediately so he can update your details accordingly - so you are filed as a LandSAR member - then you will:

- be entitled to an ID Card

- get various discounts negotiated for LandSAR members

- have insurance cover (in case of an accident whilst on a SAROP)

A long time LandSAR Dogs Handler (Avalanche and Wilderness) trainer and Committee Member Brent MacDonald was awarded for "Recognition of 15 plus years of outstanding achievement and contribution". More in PDF below.

Look for the new Minutes (under the MEMBERS LOGIN - you have to be logged in)