Will this be your last 4YA??!!

Haven't paid your 2016/17 membership fees yet? This will be your last 4YA, as from next week those with membership expiry dates prior to July 2016 will drop off the 4YA email list. If you haven't received your new membership card...more than likely you haven't paid. Simply head along to the website and follow these directions:

To renew your membership:
- Log in to your NZOIA member profile on our website by entering your username and password in the top right of the screen.
- Select 'Your Dashboard' (just below where you have logged in)
- On the top left box that says 'My Membership', click on the text/link that says 'Renew Membership'.
- Complete the details, submit your Annual Registration and pay.

If you no longer wish to be a member, please send us an email to admin@nzoia.org.nz to resign.


New NZOIA Board Members

At the AGM on 2 October, Ben Corcoran and Jo Martindale were elected to the NZOIA Board for a term of 3 years. They will be straight into it, with the Board meeting taking place next Friday. We look forward to working with them and tapping into their expertise!

We would also like to acknowledge and thank outgoing board members Jo Parsons and Dave Ritchie who both have contributed greatly to NZOIA. Jo has been on the board for 8 years and has been part of big changes over the last decade and involved with many projects and initiatives. We will miss Jo's depth of knowledge and connections in the outdoor industry. Dave completed a 3 year term and thank him for his ‘Big Picture’ outlook, thinking outside the square and searching for new opportunities. As both are still members of NZOIA, we continue to look forward to their input and advise!
 

Antarctic Heritage Trust Inspiring Explorers Expedition applications open

Applications are now open for the Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Expedition 2017. This is an opportunity of a lifetime for up to four young New Zealanders to participate in a heavily sponsored expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula in February 2017. Weather and conditions permitting, the team will attempt a guided ascent of Mt Scott. The expedition aims to encourage young people both to explore the physical world to educate and inspire them, as well as to challenge those participating to inspire others to explore. 

More information and applications are at https://www.nzaht.org/pages/inspiring-explorers-2017


Survey

Dr. Malin Zachau is presenting a paper at this year's Paramedicine Australasia International Conference in Auckland during November on: How New Zealand Outdoor Instructors manage death of Adventure Activities participants. She has invited you to please share your experiences and opinions regarding this sensitive and crucial topic. The findings will be used to make recommendations to  Emergency Care Training Providers who teach First Aid to Outdoor Instructors. Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WNLY6DJ

 
New NZOIA Staff Member!

With a signed contract now in hand, we are excited to announce we have employed Pip Russell as the Assessment and Membership Coordinator at the NZOIA office! 

Pip studied at NMIT and Aoraki Polytechnic and has worked in the outdoors for a number of years, including at Outward Bound, World Challenge and a year long stint in Antarctica. Many of you will know Pip and she will slip in seamlessly. Pip will be doing the odd week here and there and will start officially at the end of the year. 

We are sad to be losing Shona McInnes who has been with NZOIA almost 3 years and has contributed a lot to NZOIA through her work. We really appreciate that Shona has stayed on to assist in transition to Pip.