Emergencies

Everyone has responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act and many operators are legally required to have an external audit by a regulator, such as WorkSafe NZ, Maritime NZ or Civil Aviation NZ.

It's good practice for every adventure operator to have an external safety audit, whether or not you are legally required to.

This section outlines some of the key legislation that applies to the adventure tourism and commercial outdoor recreation sectors. Please note that this is not a definitive list. If you know of anything useful to add, please contact us.

Key Emergency Information

Find up-to-date information on guidelines and recommendations for emergency preparedness and response procedures in outdoor adventure and recreational activities.

Emergency Response Field Guide

The "Emergency Response - Field Guide" provides a structured approach for field staff to respond effectively to emergencies during outdoor activities.