AREC provides essential communications for thousands of events including search and rescue missions, natural disasters, civil defence emergencies and community events.
We provide communications support to the New Zealand Police, the Rescue Coordination Centre NZ, Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR), Coast Guard and Surf Life Saving.
We also provide communications support to community events including car rallies, marathons, triathlons, and Santa parades. Our communications services support events to run smoothly and improve health and safety.
Ready to respond 24/7
Our on-call team of experienced volunteers quickly sets up and runs radio and telecommunications services whenever and wherever they’re needed, across New Zealand.
Keeping communications flowing
We are tech-savvy problem solvers, if anyone can keep you connected in an emergency, it’s us.
Our Organisation
We are a national, not-for-profit, registered charitable organisation. As the public service arm of the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART), all our volunteers are also members of NZART.
Search and Rescue
Communication is key to the success of any Search and Rescue Operation.
Field Teams need to be connected to the Incident Management Team to be effective and to enable efficient command and control.
Whatever the terrain, wherever the location AREC is on the scene setting up and running emergency communications.
We support the SAR Coordinating Authorities, New Zealand Police, and the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand, along with Land Search and Rescue, Coastguard, and Surf Life Saving.
Civil Defence
When a Civil Defence Emergency strikes, it’s essential that the Emergency Operations and Coordination Centre Management Teams can stay connected to support the community.
We support the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), Civil Defence Emergency Management Regional Groups, local councils, and welfare centers by providing communications when needed.
Community Events
Well planned Communications helps to ensure Community events go smoothly.
From car rallies to marathons, Santa parades to triathlons, AREC has a proud history of supporting local events across New Zealand.
We provide help with health and safety planning, and coordination on the day of the event. As well as supplying communications equipment, our team of volunteers will set up the right communications to help your event run smoothly.
The safety of event participants, organisers, spectators, and the general public is essential for any event, and steps must be taken to reduce the risks to all involved.
Planning a Community Event?
Get in touch to find out how we can help with Communications!