Upcoming River Rescue Workshops
NZRA holds two River Rescue Workshops every year, one in the North Island and one in the South.
Guides who are attempting to get their initial guiding qualification require a 5 day workshop.
Already qualified guides require a 3 day refresher.
Senior Guides are required to attend a Rescue Workshop at least once every 3 years.
North Island - Kawerau
Dates
3rd to 7th November 2025​
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Training: Monday 3rd - Wednesday 5th November 2025
Workshop: Wednesday 5th - Friday 7th November 2025
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Cost (includes First Aid)
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Workshop or Training ONLY (3 days)
Includes accommodation
$600 incl. gst (NZRA Member*)
$725 incl. gst (Non NZRA Member**)
Training and Workshop (5 days)
Includes accommodation
$900 incl. gst (NZRA Member*)
$1150 incl. gst (Non NZRA Member**)
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Membership - $23.00
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* It's recommended that overseas guides attend the Training & Workshop to become aware of requirements for NZ Raft qualifications. If you require River Rescue training for work within the industry including International guides please Register as a member and you will be invoiced for your membership also.
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** Non members are considered for recreational purposes or not working in a river environment..
South Island - Murchison
Dates
17th November to 21st November 2025.
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Training: Monday 17th - Wednesday 19th November 2025
Workshop: Wednesday 19th - Friday 21st November 2025
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Cost (includes First Aid )
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Workshop or Training ONLY (3 days)
$525 incl. gst (NZRA Member*)
$650 incl. gst (Non NZRA Member**)
Training and Workshop (5 days)
$800 incl. gst (NZRA Member*)
$1050 incl. gst (Non NZRA Member**)
Membership - $23.00
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* It's recommended that overseas guides attend the Training & Workshop also to become aware of requirements for NZ Raft qualifications.
If you require River Rescue training for work within the industry including International guides please Register as a member and you will be invoiced for your membership also.
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** Non members are considered for recreational purposes or not working in a river environment.