Through our leadership, advocacy, development of policies, initiatives and funding programme, we work with water safety sector organisations, individuals and the public to reduce the incidents of drowning and injury in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Our work contributes to a thriving society for individuals, families and communities. Water Safety New Zealand is an association of members in the water safety sector with an elected board and recruited management and administration team. It is an incorporated society, with charitable status.
Its operating budget is funded by Sport New Zealand and ACC, while Lotteries Grants funding, via Sport New Zealand, funds water safety providers through the Water Safety New Zealand annual investment round. Funding from corporates, trusts and foundations also supports community initiatives and programmes.
www.watersafety.org.nz