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Southland AREC
Tonight, we celebrate Southland AREC being recognized at the NZ Search and Rescue Awards. Brendon ZL4BDS was on hand to receive the certificate of achievement
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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
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long standing AREC members being recognised
Years of radio communication have given one Balclutha man audio experiences for a lifetime. Balclutha local Cliff Gray recently received a life membership for his
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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
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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
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AREC Rules and Code of Conduct
Like many organisations, AREC has rules and policies that talk about our vision and purpose – and provide the framework for how we need to
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long standing AREC members being recognised
Years of radio communication have given one Balclutha man audio
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Keeping in touch when it counts
Great article recognising all ‘Hams’ who supported Tairawhiti – Gisborne,
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