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New Zealand Coastguard Wins Global Water Rescue Award | Christchurch News
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- Sep 2, 2026
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Coastguard North Canterbury just shattered a global record by becoming the first New Zealand organization to win the prestigious Higgins & Langley Memorial Award — the world’s highest honor for water rescue excellence. Recognized for pioneering swiftwater and flood rescue training systems, their team traveled to Oklahoma City to accept the award, proving New Zealand’s rescue capabilities are now world-leading. This historic win celebrates years of volunteer dedication and shines a spotlight on the critical role specialized skills play in saving lives during dangerous water emergencies. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/49a2bac67f036b19