We are proud to recognise 90 years of New Zealand Land Search and Rescue, an organisation that has saved countless lives over the years. From humble beginnings, Land Search and Rescue has grown to cover our entire nation and provides search and rescue services to the Police and public of New Zealand and all international visitors.

PGG Wrightson is proud to support this national volunteer organisation. Many of our staff and customers regularly enjoy our country’s great outdoors and this is a way that PGW can demonstrate our support for this important community service that saves lives. A number of our employees are Land Search and Rescue volunteers and they freely dedicate their time to training, maintaining their competencies, and responding to emergency situations when they arise.

Land Search and Rescue has 3,500 trained SAR volunteers, who are members of 61 Land Search and Rescue Groups, covering the length and breadth of New Zealand. Eleven specialist teams operate on a local level where there is a requirement for these specialist skills.

Land Search and Rescue participates in suburban, urban, wilderness and rural search and rescue operations, underground search and rescue operations in caves or other natural underground areas, shoreline search and rescue operations linked to marine incidents, in canyons, and on mountains.

As the popularity and capability of outdoor adventure has spread and grown, so have the volunteers, capabilities, funding, and staff support of Land Search and Rescue. We're proud to recognise the dedication and bravery of these incredible volunteers who give their time and expertise to help those in need.

Congratulations to New Zealand Land Search and Rescue on reaching this impressive milestone!

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