New Zealand Speleological Society

New Zealand national caving organisation

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

It was formed in 1949 by Henry Lambert and had approximately 300 members in 2010.^[1]

Mission

Their stated mission is:^[2]

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:

The society also maintains the library at the Waitomo Caves Museum.^[3]

^ Pearson, Anna. "Caving in New Zealand". Stuff.co.nz - Fairfax NZ News. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 12 November 2012.
^ Welcome to the NZ Speleological Society
^ "About NZSS". New Zealand Speleological Society. Retrieved 10 August 2021.