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.

WAKATIPU SARSEX (SAR SOCIAL EXCERCISE) NIGHT

at the QUEENSTOWN POLICE STATION

FRIDAY 17th JULY 2009 6pm

...with some pizza, nibbles and a moderate volume of drink...
All you need is to come and relax...

RSVP please at vladka@wakatipusar.co.nz
 

All the members should receive an email from Robert Taylor by now with an attached questionnaire that we’d like as many of you as possible to complete, so we know what inspires you to maintain your association with SAR, what courses and roles you’ve undertaken, and what future aspirations you as individuals might have – so that we can tailor the programme to suit, and develop some succession planning and training also so our organization continues to grow, remain viable and ever ready to respond when called upon. Please complete the questionnaire as soon as possible and e-mail it back to Ed Halson to edhalson@xtra.co.nz

Due to a forecast weather bomb bringing some atrocious weather to our area over the coming weekend – we’ve decided to postpone the SAREX (originally planned for Sat 16th May)Although we are sometimes expected to work in adverse conditions, personnel safety is a paramount decision made in all cases, and the forecast weather and the scenario in mind would possibly jeopardize members safety – hence the call to postpone. We hope to reschedule it asap within coming weeks, and will advise a date as soon as it is set.

Hello Everyone,
In order to help us with the development of Field Team Member competencies, we are asking LandSAR NZ members to assist with an initial step by completing the following survey.
As this is a position that is at the heart of SAR in New Zealand we feel that everyone in the SAR community has something to contribute to this process.
Please take the time to help us with this initial step to develop relevant and effective Field Team Member Competencies.
The link is to the Team Member survey closing 19th April 1130 pm.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=i3emzjRJtdRs3dZ7dtdswg_3d_3d
 
Thank you for your support

Regards

Fritz van Rooden
South Island Field Support Officer
NEW ZEALAND LAND SEARCH & RESCUE (Inc.)

The SaR Dogs Wakatipu team's training session at Wentworth Station in Gibbston Valley is on Sunday 5th April at 9am. Text 0272503336 for directions.

Haydn Smith – CEO of NZLSAR - has been meeting with members all around NZ to find out from the coalface what members want and to inform members of where he sees the organization heading over the next five years or so – as a precursor to the preparation of a strategic plan.
He wants to meet as many members of NZLSAR as possible. On Sunday March 8th, he will be visiting this area, and will be giving a presentation that lasts for approx 1 hour, and seeking feedback/input. All members of Wakatipu SAR are invited to attend. At this stage the meeting is scheduled for 1400hrs – at the Alexandra Police Station (although this might change due to numbers). If you are interested in attending – please advise robert@wakatipusar.co.nz as soon as possible (say before the end of this week) so we can give an indication of likely numbers from here. Then, if there is a change of venue – we will make sure you are informed.

The full text in PDF can be found down under the intro text of the SAR Dogs Team section or simply here.

Welcome to the launch of the official website of the Wakatipu Search & Rescue Group. 
The project is still "works in progress" so please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Thank you for your understanding...
Vladka (webmaster)