Our Manuals
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As we no longer make printed copies of our publications, we have uploaded them for you to explore online or download yourself. Some are still relevant and up to date with others purely uploaded for historical preservation and intrigue. Some of these publications are only available for historical purposes and content may not be up to date, please use discretion when accessing the information.
NZ Bushcraft Manual | 5th Edition Revised 2020
This manual has been developed to help newcomers and those with some experience to enjoy the New Zealand outdoors safely. It provides foundation knowledge on which recreationalists, group leaders and those responsible for individuals and groups in the outdoors can build experience and understanding.
NZ Abseiling Manual for Instructors | 5th Edition 2013
This handbook is for instructors involved in basic recreational abseil instruction, and details the elements for instructing beginners in safe abseil practices. This publication is available for historical purposes and content may not be up to date.
NZ Firearms Handbook | Revised Edition 2015
This handbook was developed to provide novice firearms users with basic but sound information on all firearm types generally used in New Zealand for sporting purposes. This publication is available for historical purposes and content may not be up to date.
Outdoor Safety Risk Management for Outdoor Leaders | Revised 3rd Edition 2013
This manual is was developed for all outdoor enthusiasts and is especially useful for group leaders and those responsible for taking others into the New Zealand outdoors. It contains essential information about risk identification and mitigation for a range of outdoor activities: commercial, community-based, educational or personal. This publication is available for historical purposes and content may not be up to date.
Other historical manuals
This manual was developed to help outdoor users understand what hypothermia is, to recognise symptoms of hypothermia and know how to treat it. This publication is available for historical purposes and content may not be up to date.
This manual was produced to promote enjoyment and safe climbing in the mountains. It provides practical information for beginner alpine climbers in New Zealand. This publication is available for historical purposes and content may not be up to date.
This book showcases a summary of avalanche accident cases 1863-1997 in New Zealand to help drive future preventions in the avalanche safety sector. This publication is available for historical purposes and content may not be up to date.
This manual is provided online for historical purposes only. It was published in 2012, however is no longer recommended as a current guide for Outdoor First Aid. First Aid response and medical procedures are frequently reviewed by those in the medical profession. Published information can become out of date and potentially pose a risk if used incorrectly. For advice on current procedures, contact a First Aid course provider. Regularly refreshing your skills through an approved course is recommended. This manual was created for outdoor enthusiasts, but it is especially useful for people leading groups in New Zealand’s outdoors. It contains essential information about how to handle first aid or medical emergencies. These could occur during a family walk in the local park, a half-day tramp, an overnight trip or a multi-day expedition.
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