Whakatane Land Search and Rescue

Provide search and rescue services to the New Zealand Police and Rescue Coordination Centre across the Bay of Plenty Region.

Our organisation is completely operated by well led, trained and dedicated volunteers.

2023 Statistics

Training Hours

311

SAREX Hours

176

Operational Hours

1034

Total Hours

1521

We’re always looking for volunteers and welcome people with life experience, varied educational backgrounds and adults of all ages.

Our Sponsors

A massive thanks to our sponsors below, their support of Whakatane Land Search and Rescue is invaluable!

Trust Horizon
Repco Whakatane
Hunting & Fishing Whakatane
Bay Honda
Progressive Engineering
Haddocks Spraypainters & Panelbeaters

Operational Partners

New Zealand Police
RCC NZ
Eastern Bay of Plenty AREC
Whakatane Coastguard
Whakatane Surf Life Saving
Whakatane St John

NEED TO REPORT SOMEONE LOST OR MISSING? CALL 111 AND ASK FOR POLICE

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Whakatane Land Search and Rescue is an Incorporated Society #50062907 and a Registered Charity #CC59060

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