YSAR

Head along to Cambridge, 15th Ave Tauranga, Broadway Wellington and support us through Z's Good in the Hood. Vote for us, using your little token to make a big impact! Voting available until 22 September

A big shout out to a couple of YSAR legends - Rueben and Andreas. They have been out supporting YSAR branches up and down the country this year - assisting on weekend exercises, particularly in the areas of communications and FOCUS tracking.

While freely giving up their time to do this - they are also involved week in week out as instructors at their home YSAR branch as well.

It's not uncommon for them to be doing back to back YSAR weekends some months, as well as remote support/trouble shooting

Somewhere in amongst all of this they manage their full time day jobs !

They are both amazing examples of what YSAR is all about and are great humans as well - helping to train the future volunteer workforce

Please join us is saying a HUGE thanks to these two

(both notoriously hard to catch on camera BTW )

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Students from Tauranga and Auckland Branches came together recently to complete the Land Search and Rescue Action Orientated Team Leadership Course.

This action packed, challenging and fun full two day course run by Land Search and Rescue tutors is made available to our Level 3 students who are in their final year of the YSAR program.

It's designed to prepare leaders of small teams for operating in isolation, within changeable environments and with limited support or backup.

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Last day to VOTE FOR YSAR on One Good Kiwi follow the link in bio to vote!!!
Or this one https://onegoodkiwi.page.link/41gF

YSAR applications are open now for 2025! Check our website to apply www.ysar.org.nz

Please follow this link to vote for YSAR!!

https://onegoodkiwi.page.link/iBkK

Thank you Tauranga Rescue Helicopter for hosting our Level 1 students!

Thank you Tauranga Police SAR for hosting our level 3 students last Wednesday!

Thank you Tauranga Coastguard for hosting our level 2 students this week! Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard

Go vote YSAR on the One Good Kiwi app!!

Follow these links to vote:

Phones: https://onegoodkiwi.page.link/41gF

Computers: https://onegoodkiwi.one.nz/

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A big shout out to UBCO Ltd bikes for loaning us a bike for the Tauranga Branch Community Outreach at Otanewainuku Forest, this was such a big help, we really appreciated it!

Exciting Opportunity to Make a Difference in Your Community! – Thames/Coromandel Area

Are you at a stage in your life where you're considering giving back to your community through volunteer work, or you know of someone who maybe in this position? If so, we have an incredible opportunity to share with you.

We currently have volunteer positions available in our Thames/Coromandel Branch Branch, in field, base and management roles.

Volunteering with us is an incredible opportunity to work with exceptional youth and utilize state-of-the-art technology. We believe in transferring institutional knowledge to the next generation, and we're seeking the help of dedicated individuals within the sector to join us on this journey. If you're ready for an exciting adventure that allows you to contribute to your community and shape the future of emergency response, please get in touch.

In a nutshell we classroom train on a Wednesday evenings 7-8:30pm during school terms 1-3 and run 7 training exercise weekends over the course of the calendar year

Visit our website for more information and to get involved. www.ysar.org.nz Drop an email to [email protected] to start the conversation today !

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Together, let's make a lasting impact and create a safer, more resilient future for all.

Congratulations YSAR - Dunedin branch, who have been announced a recipient of the 2024 Dunedin Airport Community Sponsorships.

Congratulations YSAR - Wellington Branch for being selected as a finalist in the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. Well done!! Wellington International Airport

💛 Congratulations to the 2024 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards finalists for Hutt City! 💛
Read more: https://bit.ly/communityawards2024

Wanting to join our team at YSAR? Here is your chance!!!

We have two newly created roles as Branch Support Specialists to work alongside our volunteers in branches and be part of our small paid national team. These are remotely based roles to be close to the people you are working with.
➡️1 in the North Island - ideally Tauranga or Waikato based
➡️1 in the South Island - ideally Christchurch based

You will be passionate about the kaupapa of YSAR, aligned to our values around People, Progress and Planet, and be excited to grow alongside us as we train the next generation of SAR (Search and Rescue) and EM (Emergency Management) Volunteers.

You will be supporting the amazing mahi our volunteers do by enhancing the support network for our branches, ensuring operational readiness, fostering community and SAR and EM partner relationships and cultivating sustainable growth.

Excited as we are???? Don't delay - APPLY NOW. We are interviewing great people as we see them.
For more information, and to apply - follow the links below.
North Island role link https://www.hrattract.com/professional-jobs/?ch-job=3734
South Island role link https://www.hrattract.com/professional-jobs/?ch-job=3735

YSAR Branches and Personnel feature in NZSAR Link Newsletter

YSAR has been prominently featured in the latest issue of NZSAR Link, Issue 67. This recognition highlights our continued commitment to training and preparing the next generation of search and rescue responders. Thanks Jess Sullivan and Robin Douglas we are proud of you for all the work you do in the community and the support you give YSAR.







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YSAR Branches and Personnel feature in NZSAR Link Newsletter

YSAR has been prominently featured in the latest issue of NZSAR Link, Issue 67. This recognition highlights our continued commitment to training and preparing the next generation of search and rescue responders. Thanks Jess Sullivan and Robin Douglas we are proud of you for all the work you do in the community and the support you give YSAR.

https://ysar.org.nz/ysar-celebrates-featured-articles-in-nzsar-link-issue-67/

https://www.nzsar.govt.nz/assets/Downloadable-Files/NZSAR-LINK-67-FOR-WEBSITE-7.6.24.pdf

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A big thank-you to Dunedin Host Lions for your support of YSAR Dunedin branch!

YSAR ‘chuffed’ with funding The Youth Search and Rescue (YSAR) organisation now has more ways to communicate. The Dunedin branch of YSAR, which began training earlier this...

Allflex industry’s kindly donated 40 tags to YSAR. So far 38 have been put up around Te Poi base. And will be used to help with compass navigation and a fun Rogaine course.

YSAR are at Fieldays!! Come and visit us at the Health and Wellness Section amongst the Emergency Services E39.

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I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in the recent working B at the Kaimai Hut on May 4th, 2024. Your dedication and hard work have brought significant improvements to this essential facility, ensuring it continues to serve our community for many years to come. It was great to see Waikato Central, Thames Coromandel, Auckland and Tauranga YSAR groups working together for a common purpose.

Thanks to the efforts, and the generous support of the McNeil family, and more recently the Brady family, the hut has been revitalised and has been a vital training venue for Youth, SAR Emergency Management, Police SAR, Scouts and Guides, and Land Search and Rescue.

Work Completed
Here’s a summary of the amazing work accomplished: Roof replaced, Water tank installed on a new metal base, Shed for water pump constructed, Fireplace removed, Buildings cleaned inside and out, Chimney bird proofed, Curtains installed, Satellite dish removed, Waterblasting completed, Lighting fixed, Septic tank backfilled, Firewood cut, Solar Panels cleaned, Pathway fixed from erosion

Special Thanks
A special thank you goes out to our generous donors and dedicated workers: Aaron Power from Just Sheds, Hawes Building companies and extended family, Steel and Tube for supplying the roof organised by Gavin Masey from Precise Spouting & Roofing Ltd, RX Plastics, Richard Titterton, Cameron Dawson ICT and internet at the hut, Garth Cohen from White International, Swap Quarry, Battery Town, Colin Rowlanson Builders, Navico Group

Your contributions, whether through donations or hard work, have made a significant impact. To all the volunteers who turned up on the day, your efforts have set us up for at least another 50 years of training and community service at the Kaimai Hut. The Kaimai Hut is now better equipped than ever, ready to continue its legacy as a key training venue. This is a testament to how a community can come together to make a real difference.

Thank you once again for your generosity and hard work.

Warm regards,
Steve Campbell

YSAR Celebrates Youth Week with “Exercise Little Lamb” this weekend

We are thrilled to have our Youth involved in this multi-agency cadet/youth-run exercise.

Various cadet organisations are coming together with the support of the Tauranga Major Incident Support Team (MIST40) to conduct a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation. This operation will include the finding, assessment, transport, triage, and preliminary treatment of patients.

The organisations playing a part in this operation are:
· Hato Hone St John, Tauranga Major Incident Support Team (MIST 40)
· St John Youth
· Youth Search and Rescue (YSAR)
· Cadet Forces

The cadets/young people of each organisation will be taking the place of the regular staff of their representative organisations.

We will share photo’s and video from this weekend’s event at TECT Park in the Western Bay of Plenty as soon as we can!

‘Māwherangi a tama roto ka taka, kāpuia ake ka pūrangiaho’

‘We may not have it all together, but together we have it all’







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We are thrilled to see the government's commitment to building community resilience through the Severe Weather Response, Readiness, Resilience, and Recovery initiative. The announcement of $23 million in ongoing funding over the next four years is a significant step towards enhancing our collective ability to respond to severe weather events.

At YSAR, our fundamental purpose aligns perfectly with this initiative. We believe in equipping our communities with the skills, training, and resources needed to face emergencies head-on. This new funding will support our efforts and those of Land Search and Rescue New Zealand, AREC, and Surf Life Saving in preparing for and mitigating the impacts of severe weather.

Together, we can build a more resilient and prepared New Zealand. Thank you for your continued support!
https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/more-1-billion-cyclone-relief-resilience-and-emergency-preparedness

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Happy birthday Wireless Nation

Happy birthday to us!
We’ve come a long way since our days as a two-man team trying to help rural residents connect to the internet. Fast forward to today and we have over 30 people working hard to deliver incredible service for our suite of products that includes home fibre, fixed WiFi, portable WiFi, mobile phone service and more.
We’re loving being 19 as of 25 May!

YSAR Celebrates Youth Week with “Exercise Little Lamb” this weekend

We are thrilled to have our Youth involved in this multi-agency cadet/youth-run exercise.

Various cadet organisations are coming together with the support of the Tauranga Major Incident Support Team (MIST40) to conduct a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation. This operation will include the finding, assessment, transport, triage, and preliminary treatment of patients.

The organisations playing a part in this operation are:

· Hato Hone St John, Tauranga Major Incident Support Team (MIST 40)
· St John Youth
· Youth Search and Rescue (YSAR)
· Cadet Forces

The cadets/young people of each organisation will be taking the place of the regular staff of their representative organisations.

We will share photo’s and video from this weekend’s event at TECT Park in the Western Bay of Plenty as soon as we can!

‘Māwherangi a tama roto ka taka, kāpuia ake ka pūrangiaho’

‘We may not have it all together, but together we have it all’



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