AREC attend Police SAREX in Pirongia village
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,
Through Wind and Rain: Radio Keeping Communities Connected
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
Major weather event exercise for North Otago
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
Winlink install with Tairāwhiti Emergency Management
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 donate to AREC Hawkes Bay Group
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
Wet day at Dip Flat
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
Keeping in touch when it counts
Great article recognising all ‘Hams’ who supported Tairawhiti – Gisborne, through the worst devastation the region had seen in decades. Ka mau te wehi! https://www.criticalcomms.com.au/content/public-safety/article/radio-amateurs-respond-to-cyclone-gabrielle-249881583
90 Years of Service
During 1931 Amateur Radio operators provided communications links for the authorities during the aftermath of the Napier Earthquake. Following this and the need for communications for a Search in the