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NEW ZEALAND
SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Exploring and conserving New Zealand caves

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE NEW ZEALAND SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

TO EXPLORE NEW ZEALAND'S CAVES

By creating opportunities for  caving, and encouraging cave users to join NZSS.

TO OPERATE CAVE
SEARCH AND RESCUE

By working with LandSAR, the Police, NZ SAR, and through providing training.

TO ADVOCATE FOR
CAVE CONSERVATION

Through research, advocacy, education, and liaison with land managers.

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

The New Zealand Speleological Society Incorporated (NZSS) is the national body for recreational caving in New Zealand. We promote the sport of caving, the exploration of caves, and the conservation of caves and karst landscapes.  NZSS also operates the NZ Cave Search and Rescue system on behalf of LandSAR and SAR NZ.
The membership is mainly made up of members of affiliated local clubs.

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NEW ZEALAND SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Exploring and protecting caves

NZSS is the national speleological body in New Zealand, representing its members in all matters of speleology, and promoting the conservation of caves and karst.

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