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Record for Coastguard over Anniversary Weekend
Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 2:25 pm | Coastguard
Anniversary Weekend saw Coastguard Northern Region Operations Centre take 4,574 calls from boaties heading out, including 76 calls for help over the three days that were packed with sunshine and light winds! More >>
Rescue in Far North after boating accident
Saturday, 27 December 2014, 8:59 pm | Coastguard
At 0112 hours this morning Coastguard's Operations Centre was alerted by a land based informant of an overdue vessel on the east coast of the Far North with 3 people onboard. More >>
New search and rescue resource for the Howick community
Monday, 17 November 2014, 10:18 am | Coastguard
After two years of fundraising and significant planning Howick Volunteer Coastguard proudly hosted the official launch of ‘Howick Rescue One’ its brand new primary rescue vessel at a ceremony on Saturday. The new rescue vessel is a rigid hulled ... More >>
Coastguard launches latest boating safety initiative
Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 10:57 am | Coastguard
With summer on our doorstep Coastguard is excited to announce the launch of its latest boating safety initiative. The ‘Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade’ campaign sees a van laden with brand new lifejackets visiting boat ramps around the greater Auckland ... More >>
Coastguard expects busy Labour Weekend on the water
Thursday, 23 October 2014, 9:59 am | Coastguard
Labour weekend is when most kiwis head outside to enjoy our coastline and traditionally it’s a busy weekend on the water. Coastguard New Zealand encourages boaties to get prepared and check their boats before heading out on our seas, lakes and rivers. More >>
Search continues for overdue vessel
Wednesday, 15 October 2014, 1:10 pm | Coastguard
The multi agency response in search of two people from an overdue vessel continues, coordinated from Coastguard’s Northern Region Operations Centre. Coastguard volunteers in Coastguard’s search aircraft, and on-board rescue vessels ‘Kawau Rescue’ ... More >>
Coastguard urges Kiwis to prepare for Safer Boating Week
Wednesday, 15 October 2014, 10:23 am | Coastguard
Mark Morgan was rescued by Coastguard after setting off in his kayak from his workplace toward his Whangarei home in June this year – a trip he had made many times before. However, things took an unexpected turn for Mark when he was flipped into the sea ... More >>
Coastguard thanks volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Friday, 13 June 2014, 9:37 am | Coastguard
Coastguard will celebrate its extensive network of volunteers during National Volunteer Week 2014 which starts this Sunday, 15 June. The week recognises the invaluable contribution made by volunteers and acknowledges the dedication of those New Zealanders who donate ... More >>
Missing kayaker survives seven hour ordeal alone at sea
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 2:14 pm | Coastguard
At 2113 hours last night Coastguard’s Operations Centre was alerted to an overdue kayaker in the Whangarei area. The missing kayaker’s employer alerted Coastguard following a call from the man’s partner saying he hadn’t yet returned home from ... More >>
Kiwi sports heroes answer Coastguard’s MayDay Call
Thursday, 1 May 2014, 12:51 pm | Coastguard
Today Coastguard launches its fourth annual MayDay fundraising appeal, to raise much-needed money for its vital volunteer training programme. This year alone, over 2,400 volunteers will give more than 307,000 hours of their time and rescue more than 7,000 people ... More >>
Coastguard prepares for busy ‘extended’ Easter break
Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 10:39 am | Coastguard
Coastguard prepares for busy ‘extended’ Easter break Coastguard is preparing for a busy Easter period with many people taking advantage of a longer holiday by blending the Easter break with Anzac Day weekend. They are urging boaties to be prepared ... More >>
Coastguard hosts Maritime Rescue Federation Representatives
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 10:56 am | Coastguard
Coastguard Boating Education hosted international representatives from the IMRF (International Maritime Rescue Federation) during their visit to New Zealand on March 14th. More >>
Advice for Boaties ahead of Tropical Cyclone Lusi
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 11:26 am | Coastguard
Coastguard Boating Education General Manager Neil Murray offers some timely advice for boaties ahead of this weekend’s predicted tropical cyclone Lusi. More >>
Coastguard Boating Education wins Sealord WSNZ Award
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 12:17 pm | Coastguard
Coastguard Boating Education’s Safe Boating Programme won the Prevention Award at the International Water Safety and Aquatic Education Conference held in Queenstown in October of this year. More >>
South Canterbury Wins Mitre 10 Coastguard Rescue of the Year
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 1:37 pm | Coastguard
“One second it was calm then the tug dropped and a wave came over the top,” remembers Erica Lister a member of the Coastguard South Canterbury Volunteer Unit awarded ‘Rescue of the Year’ at the National Coastguard Gala Awards Evening on Saturday. More >>
Missing person located by Coastguard
Monday, 20 May 2013, 9:50 am | Coastguard
At 1340 hours yesterday Coastguard's Operations Centre was informed by Police that a young female had left Matauri Bay with minimal clothing swimming in the direction of Motukawanui Island. She had not been seen or heard from since 1100 hours in the ... More >>
Coastguard volunteers respond to tragedy off Northland coast
Friday, 12 April 2013, 2:43 pm | Coastguard
At 1025 hours this morning Coastguard’s Operations Centre received a call on Marine VHF Channel 83 from the vessel ‘Aquila’ a 60ft launch stating that a person on board the vessel had collapsed and was unresponsive. More >>
Coastguard volunteers attend medivac in Hauraki Gulf
Tuesday, 9 April 2013, 1:42 pm | Coastguard
At 1146 hours today, Coastguard Northern Region’s Operations Centre was alerted via VHF Channel 80 of a man suffering from burns to his body while on board his vessel 400 metres west of Browns Island. More >>
After Busy 24 Hours Coastguard Urges Boaties: Take More Care
Friday, 22 February 2013, 12:29 pm | Coastguard
Media Release 22 February 2013 After A Busy 24 Hours Coastguard Urges Boaties To Take More Care More >>
Coastguard Real-Time Weather Information Service At Kaikoura
Friday, 1 February 2013, 12:50 pm | Coastguard
Boaties in Kaikoura and its surrounds can now receive the latest marine weather information 24 hours every day by simply turning on their marine VHF radio. The newly introduced Coastguard NowCasting service provides real-time spoken information on weather conditions ... More >>
