Announcing YSAR’s 2025 Organisation Leadership Framework

Empowering our communities – YSAR Leadership Framework At YSAR, we’re all about collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. In line with these values, we’re proud to present our updated Organisation Leadership […]
YSAR Featured Articles in NZSAR Link Issue 67

YSAR has been prominently featured in the latest issue of NZSAR Link, Issue 67, released in June 2024. This recognition highlights our continued commitment to training and preparing the next […]
Enhancing Search and Rescue with UAVs: Emergency Response Capability

In recent years, the utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, in search and rescue (SAR) and emergency management has emerged as a game-changer. The combination of […]
YSAR Trust receives generous support from Navico Group for Youth Search and Rescue Training Centre

YSAR Trust is thrilled to announce the recent partnership with Navico Group, a leading provider of marine electronics, to upgrade their battery system at the Youth Search and Rescue Training […]
Leading the Future: The Competitive Edge of a Youth Innovation Team

In today’s fast-moving business world, companies are always looking for ways to stay ahead of the game and keep their organizations up-to-date. One way they can do this is by […]
YSAR expands reach across NZ

Launched 14 years ago, until now the programme has only been available in Tauranga and Auckland. YSAR’s expansion will see new branches open in Thames-Coromandel, Waikato, Wellington and Christchurch. Read […]
Turning a mobile phone into a beacon with a UAV-based cellular search and rescue solution

Opportunities for Australian SAR agencies to dial into mobile phone technology innovation was showcased at AAUS ROTORTECH 2022 Conference in June 2022. Advantages of Psuedo Base Station solutions like Smith […]
YSAR Code of Ethics – Ara Taiohi

YSAR is proud to align our Code of Ethics to Ara Taiohi Our Code of Ethics provides a framework on how we as an organization can make a significant contribution […]
All about distress beacons COSPAS-SARSAT

How to save a life A COSPAS-SARSAT beacon, also called a distress radio beacon or emergency beacon, is a radio transmitter that can be activated in a life-threatening emergency to […]