Christchurch Earthquake
22 Feb 2011

The RLSS, New Zealand Head Office is in the CBD Red Zone. Until access is granted the RLSS will be out of service. Please contact the nearest Branch to your domicile locality for all enquiries.

It is envisaged we will be able to retrieve office files including the computer in due course; until then please have patience.

Royal Life Saving Society, New Zealand

Royal Life Saving has been serving New Zealand for over 90 years and is the leading water safety, swimming and lifesaving education organisation in New Zealand.

Royal Life Saving is dedicated to turning everyday people into everyday community lifesavers.

We achieve this through:

  • education
  • training
  • health promotion
  • aquatic risk management
  • community development
  • sport and participation
  • international networks

Lifesavers are everywhere in the community. They can be teachers, students, mums, dads, firemen, plumbers or accountants. They patrol the houses, streets, workplaces and parks of the communities in which they live. They don't always wear a uniform but they can and do save lives.

Our programs are available to all and are well researched. They start at the level of introducing children to water teaching Swim and Survive Skills and move through the levels of ability culminating in Diploma which is the highest award presented by the Royal Life Saving Society, New Zealand and, as such, reflects the standards, aims and objectives of the Society. The Bronze Medallion is a world wide recognised award, and is valuable asset for those venturing to work overseas in any aquatic environment.

Our Mission

It is our mission to prevent drownings in our communities.

Our Vision

To educate every New Zealander to be safe in, on and around water, and to render assistance to others who may be in difficulty in an aquatic environment.

You Can Help

There are many ways you can become involved as a lifesaver. This can range from learning new skills which you could use to save a life, becoming a member and participating in a wide range of exciting and rewarding activities, getting a recognised qualification or you can make a donation to help us provide lifesaving information and training for young and old alike.