Land Search and Rescue is a national volunteer organisation which provides search and rescue assistance to the lost, missing and injured across New Zealand.

Our volunteer responders operate in suburban, urban, wilderness and rural areas including regional and forest parks, shorelines and caves. Our unpaid professionals offer their specialist search and rescue skills free to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We have over 3,300 trained search and rescue volunteers who are members of over 60 local groups covering the length and breadth of New Zealand. While Land Search and Rescue is known for its expertise in rugged terrains, approximately 25% of search and rescue operations occur in urban settings. These often involve searching for vulnerable members of our community such as individuals with cognitive conditions including dementia, autism, or mental health challenges.

Whether it’s locating a missing child, an elderly individual with dementia, or someone lost in dense bush, our volunteers respond swiftly and effectively. Each rescue requires highly skilled personnel, specialised tools, and significant resources to ensure successful outcomes.

We work to be Everywhere for Everyone. 

Your support has the power to reconnect loved ones with their family.