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19th December 2024
4 min

MSC Welcomes Launch of One NZ Satellite TXT Service

Media Release | MSC says the launch of the One NZ Satellite TXT Service will bring improved access to communication for more Kiwis venturing into the outdoors.
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12th May 2021
4min

Let's talk Communications

Story | A common question we get here at the NZ Mountain Safety Council is around the differences between emergency communications devices. Our Operations Manager Nathan Watson gives a break...
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15th May 2019
4min

No Service in the Outdoors

Story | So, you’re about to head outdoors, do you have your smartphone with you? Chances are you do. If that’s the only communications option you have then you’ve dramatically...