2026 North Island River Rescue Workshop — Kawerau

NZRA River Rescue Training Pre-requisite to training course. Equipment as per list. 2nd/3rd November - Meet at Rotorua Rafting Base, 761 State Highway 33, Okere Falls at 8.00 am We will relocate to Kawerau over the day and for accommodation at Firmin Lodge. River Rescue Training for the next two days. 4th November - Last day of River Rescue Training. This day works in with the rescue workshop allowing those of you who demonstrate competency to continue on and complete the workshop as well. NZRA River Rescue Workshop Pre-requisite to workshop: Equipment as per list. All participants will be required to show their personal skill level to be of a standard measurable against the new River Rescue before continuing on with workshop. Please note for those who only book for the workshop, this level must be shown on the first day or workshop fee is non refundable. This platform level has been set to identify that all participants are suitably skilled to participate in the activities of the workshop. 4th November - Meet at Firmin Lodge, Waterhouse Street, Kawerau at 8.00 am 5th/6th November - Objective to increase personal and industry knowledge of River Rescue skills. Participants will be put into ability groups and undertake work stations. Work stations may include (but not limited to): • First Aid • Underwater • Vertical Hoist • Entrapments – using crafts and rope systems, knives • Other platforms ie: safety kayakers, river boarders, victim and gear retrieval • Olympic type scenarios – debriefing There may be some requirements for evening sessions for First Aid – attendance will be required in order to obtain a refresher certificate. Included in Fees: • All rafting equipment excluding guides personal gear • All lunches (Breakfast and evening meal at participants own expense) • Facilitation/Instruction and First Aid Refresher for those undertaking the Workshop • Backpacker style accommodation at Firmin Lodge (own bedding required) PAYMENT MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO ATTENDING

PFD Prussik x 2 Carabineers – locking x 3 Throw bag Knife Whistle Flip line – minimum 4 metres webbing with carabiner Helmet Wetsuit/Drysuit Splash jacket/Dry top Hot head or polypro hat For those participating in the Training we will have some equipment available for purchase but please let us know when registering what you may require. Payment is cash on receipt.

Backpacker style accommodation at Firmin Lodge. Own bedding is required. It's an excellent facility for events — www.kaweraunz.com/explore/kawerau-adventure-hub/firmin-lodge and you are encouraged to share it on social media.

Please read all the following information carefully. Remember to return your registration form with signed disclosure and guide membership form prior to training commencing. Payment for the course and enrolment with NZRA must be made prior to Training/Workshop commencement unless prior arrangement has been made with NZRA. Memberships run from 1 October – 30 September each year.