New Zealand Speleological Society

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New Zealand Speleological Society is a national organisation for recreational cavers in New Zealand.

It was formed in 1949 and currently has 300 memebrs.

[edit] Mission

Their stated mission is:[1]

  • To be the national speleological body
  • To conserve caves and karst
  • To represent the interests of its members

By:

  • The collection and appropriate dissemination of information on caves, karst and caving
  • Advocating conservation and awareness to cave owners and managers
  • Negotiating access to caves for members
  • The promotion of safe cave use
  • Operating a national cave search and rescue system
  • Encouraging cave users to join NZSS
  • Monitoring the effects of cave use

Through:

  • Education and training
  • Development and assessment of techniques and equipment
  • Liaison with other groups and agencies
  • Exploration and study of caves

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://caves.org.nz/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/NZSS/HomePage

[edit] External links

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