Water Safety New Zealand
Lack of supervision at the heart of NZ's drowning problem - coroner
2 Apr 2025
With drowning numbers creeping up, a water safety expert explains why so many of these deaths are avoidable.
Parents on notice after a spate of drownings
2 Apr 2025
With drowning numbers creeping up, a water safety expert explains why so many of these deaths are avoidable Audio
Last year's December drowning rate worst since 1996 - report
18 Jan 2022
Seventy-four New Zealanders drowned last year, with the highest December death toll recorded since 1996.
Decile one school begging for more funding to keep pool open
3 Mar 2017
The principal of Glen Innes School in Auckland says funding isn't anywhere near enough to cover the $8-10,000 it costs each year to maintain his shcool's pool. Audio
Mermaid swim tails could kill, Water Safety says
20 Dec 2015
Mermaid swim tails, which Australia's consumer agency is describing as unsafe, could kill young children, Water Safety New Zealand warns.
