Christchurch Amateur Radio Club Branch 05 NZART Incorporated

To establish and operate amateur transmitting stations under the current Radio Regulations and amendments. To provide education to all sections of the community in the various branches of electronics and amateur radio and to encourage technical achievement and responsible operating procedures. To co-operate with Regional Councils and the Ministry of Civil Defence in the operation of a Civil Defence organization under the Civil Defence Act and to provide communications when required by the New Zealand Police for search and rescue.