SARINZ
NZOG is the corporate partner of the Search and Rescue Institute New Zealand.
Our call to action is ‘helping others save lives', says David Shearer, chief executive of SARINZ.
SARINZ trains volunteers from LandSAR, Coastguard, Surf Lifesaving, emergency response professionals from New Zealand Police, Fire Service, Civil Defence, and other individuals or organisations committed to saving lives in New Zealand and around the world.
"We provide outdoor enthusiasts and emergency response professionals with the skills, knowledge and capabilities to avoid becoming a search and rescue statistic and to help bring the lost, missing, injured or deceased home safely, sooner and with increased probability of success."
With search and rescue being so people-focused, partnerships are central to successful operations and the ongoing collegial nature of the sector, says David Shearer.
"SARINZ is indebted to New Zealand Oil & Gas for their generous support."
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.
NZOG and its partners in the Tui oil project have successfully sponsored Big Brothers Big Sisters of Taranaki for four years. Around 100 young people are currently in the programme, which is managed by the NZ Police's Youth Development section.
In 2010 a new partnership was established with the New Plymouth District Council to develop a water safety training programme for region's youth. A variety of other youth focused programmes in Taranaki are also supported.
With Tui joint venture funding, the foyer of Puke Ariki (New Plymouth's award winning Museum) has been redeveloped usining the latest i-site technology. Other recip[ients of support inlcude the Cape Egmont Rescue Vessel, the Waikirikiri Lagoon and Beach Restoration project, the Taranaki Arts Festival, and various sports events.
Kupe
A range of community projects and groups are supported by the Kupe joint venture.
In 2011 a second significant financial donation was put towards the establishment of the Taiohi Oranga Youth services Centre in Hawera. Other recipients of funding inlcuded the South Taranaki SPCA, Cape Egmont Sea Rescue Vessel and Manaia School.
Several truckloads of surplus scaffolding equipment were donated to Habitat for Humanity. A surplus portocom was donated to Nga Ruahine and transported to the Waiokuru Marae in Manaia.
