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 […]
Kaimai Hut Working ‘B’ – ‘A’ Stellar Community Effort

The recent working B at the Kaimai Hut on May 4th, 2024, brought together the YSAR community to make significant improvements, ensuring its continued service for years to come. Thanks to the dedication of volunteers and generous donors, the hut now stands better equipped as a vital training venue for Youth, SAR Emergency Management, and more.
Race for 100% Cellular Coverage in NZ and Evolving Communication Landscape

Adaptation to New Technology for Communication in the Outdoors – Caution The telecommunications industry in New Zealand is experiencing a race among cellular companies to achieve 100% coverage across the […]
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 […]
Institutional Knowledge Transfer From One Generation to the Next

YSAR core objective is to train young people to become active community volunteers in the Search and Rescue and Civil Defence Emergency Management sectors. Our key focus in YSAR is the […]
Seven Sharp – If you went missing, who would go looking for you?

Most likely, it’d be volunteers from New Zealand Search and Rescue, and they’re on the hunt for new recruits. We had the privilege to be interviewed on 7 Sharp about […]
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 […]
YSAR Kaupapa Māori Strategy – come with us on this journey

YSAR Kaupapa Māori Strategy The YSAR Kaupapa Māori strategy offers a strong base for organizational development in cultural competency and awareness as we open new branches throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. […]
YSAR applications now open for 2023 – new branches available

Student applications are now open for our 2023 Cohort Youth Search and Rescue (YSAR) exists to empower the next generation of community-minded volunteers, and to do this we’re enabling adventure […]