AREC’s volunteer radio operators have a modern dispatch system behind them – and Vetta Group is covering the connectivity that keeps it running. Frequent severe weather events across New Zealand

Methven-based volunteer Jim Nelson, received some well-deserved recognition at the 2026 NZ Search and Rescue Awards, for his contributions to the Search and Rescue sector. The long-term volunteer who has

AREC volunteers attended the annual Police SAR Qualifications course at Dip Flat, providing communications for the Search and Rescue exercise component. Dip Flat is a remote military camp operated by

The exercise was designed to assess the group’s readiness to support search and rescue incidents in remote environments, where vehicle-based communications assets are unavailable. It also provided an opportunity to

Waikato AREC attended the annual Waikato Police District SAREX in Pirongia village over the 7th and 8th of March, alongside Land Search and Rescue. Held at Pirongia Rugby Club rooms,

Flash flooding, heavy rain and multiple large landslips hit the New Zealand East Coast of the North Island in January 2026, leaving many residents cutoff, without power and the ability

Our North Otago Group were recently invited to participate in an Otago Regional CDEM exercise, providing an opportunity to work alongside other emergency response professionals. The scenario in place was

Take a look at how AREC and Tairāwhiti Emergency Management have worked together installing Winlink to support the local community in an emergency. https://www.tairawhitiem.govt.nz/news/2026/june/new-comms-option-for-tairawhiti      

MTF Hastings recently ran a giveaway where they asked the community for nominations of a local charity, sports club, school, or community group, who could use the support. Hawkes Bay

It has been very wet, and now a bit cool at Dip Flat for the Police National SAR Course. AREC – Amateur Radio Emergency Communications providing Comms support with Christchurch and