SARINZ
NZOG is delighted to have a community partnership with SARINZ - the Search and Rescue Institute of New Zealand.
SARINZ is a not-for-profit charitable organisation based in Christchurch that identifies itself as "New Zealand's international training centre of search and rescue excellence."
Its primary objective is to develop the skills and knowledge of search and rescue personnel so they are better able to save lives in search and rescue situations.
Since 2002, SARINZ has provided training to more than 8,000 search and rescue volunteers, primarily around New Zealand but also in Australia, Antarctica, USA, Canada and Iceland. Like NZOG, SARINZ has built up its expertise in New Zealand and is now increasingly looking to new opportunities overseas.
As well as training, SARINZ is also keen to undertake vital research and development, to better understand how people get lost and how best to find them. NZOG has been recognised by SARINZ as their Research & Development partner and our funding support is tagged for R&D projects.
The SARINZ motto is "Helping Others Save Lives" and NZOG is very pleased to be associated with such an important community organisation.
Tui
The Tui joint venture looks to support projects that meet community needs, have a measurable positive impact and that deliver sustainable long-term benefits.
In 2009, 20 community projects were supported, receiving grants of between $1,000 and $100,000. The supported projects included safety equipment for Taranaki Surf Lifesaving Clubs, the Waikirikiri Lagoon and Beach Restoration project and the annual Taranaki Festival of Lights.
The Tui joint venture also continues to support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Taranaki project. BBBST is managed by NZ Police's Youth Development section and was launched in 2007 as a result of Tui's sponsorship. To date, more than 50 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds have been matched with adult mentors. A new three year funding commitment of $100,000 per year has been made by the Tui JV partners.
Kupe
The Kupe project has a Community Grants Programme which supports projects or activities that benefit or support the long term wellbeing of the South Taranaki community. In 2009, 21 grants were approved. The grants, totalling $50,000, are assisting organisations including schools, early childhood education centres, emergency services, youth organisations, service groups and iwi groups.
