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flag A large-scale training drill, Operation Oasis, will occur in New Zealand from March 20–22, 2026, involving over 200 personnel simulating emergency responses.

flag A multi-agency search and rescue training exercise named Operation Oasis will take place from March 20 to 22, 2026, in the Lake Tekapo area of New Zealand’s South Island. flag Involving over 200 personnel from organizations including Police, Coastguard, Surf Life Saving New Zealand, and the New Zealand Defence Force, the drill will simulate complex emergency scenarios using helicopters, boats, and ground teams across varied terrain. flag Authorities stress the event is a routine training exercise, not an actual emergency, and urge the public to remain calm and avoid interfering with operations as teams work to improve readiness for real-life incidents.

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