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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 >>
Coastguard volunteers attend medivac in Bay of Islands
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 6:09 pm | Coastguard
At 1420 hours today, Coastguard Northern Region’s Communications and SAR Response Centre was called by a member of the public who witnessed a male fall from his yachts trapeze causing him to crash down on to his vessel and was in need of assistance. More >>
Coastguard Urges Boating to Keep Safe on the Water
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 2:31 pm | Coastguard
Coastguard CEO, Patrick Holmes implores boaties to keep safe this weekend. For a large number of Kiwis this coming weekend is a holiday and the weather forecast is looking good. Kiwi’s love to spend time in and on the water and Holmes urges boaties ... More >>
Coastguard Vessels to Contnue Lifesaving work in the South
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 9:58 am | Coastguard
As a charity, Coastguard is committed to ensuring the best possible use of every dollar it raises. The weekend of 26 January will bear testament to this commitment when rescue vessels change hands and continue to save lives in local communities. More >>
Search for missing person continues as other vessel capsizes
Sunday, 20 January 2013, 9:00 am | Coastguard
At 0637 hours Saturday morning Coastguard received a call on VHF Marine Radio Channel 80 from a member of the public who had come across a capsized vessel off Calypso Bay, near Motuhie Island, in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf. More >>
Proud Day for Coastguard Volunteers at Waihi Beach
Friday, 18 January 2013, 4:12 pm | Coastguard
Coastguard volunteers, local dignitaries, members of the local community and other invited guests join with Coastguard Waihi Beach to celebrate the official launch of the new rescue vessel “Gallagher Rescue” at 2.00 pm on Sunday 20 January 2013 ... More >>
Coastguard volunteers attend medivac in Tutukaka
Wednesday, 16 January 2013, 3:24 pm | Coastguard
At 0938 hours today, Coastguard Northern Region’s Communications and SAR Response Centre was alerted by St John’s Ambulance of a vessel just off the coast of Tutukaka that had a person on board who had suffered a suspected stroke. More >>
Busy day on the water for Coastguard
Friday, 28 December 2012, 11:39 am | Coastguard
At 1406 hours today the vessel ‘Outsider’ issued a distress call on VHF Channel 16. The vessel reported a fire onboard and stated their position as 6NM south of Anchorite Rock with 2POB. More >>
Coastguard expands with new unit in Houhora
Monday, 26 November 2012, 4:13 pm | Coastguard
Coastguard Northern Region representatives gathered in Houhora on Sunday to welcome the newest unit to the Coastguard family, Coastguard Houhora. The unit will be operational on waters from the northern end of Karikari Peninsula to the eastern tip of North ... More >>
Know the Gulf Better with Coastguard’s Education Cruises
Monday, 19 November 2012, 2:04 pm | Coastguard
This summer boaties have the opportunity to learn more about popular anchorage spots in the Hauraki Gulf with Coastguard Northern Region’s well-received education cruises. The evening cruises highlight Waiheke Island, the Coromandel, Mahurangi and Kawau, ... More >>
Coastguard South Taranaki Wins Rescue Of The Year Award
Monday, 24 September 2012, 3:26 pm | Coastguard
MEDIA RELEASE 24 September 2012 Coastguard South Taranaki Wins Coastguard’s Rescue Of The Year Award A courageous rescue effort from Coastguard South Taranaki has resulted in the Unit receiving the ‘Rescue of the Year’ Award at the National Coastguard ... More >>
Northland Local Honoured In Coastguard Volunteer Awards
Monday, 24 September 2012, 2:36 pm | Coastguard
MEDIA RELEASE 24 September 2012 Northland Local Honoured In National Coastguard Volunteer Awards Coastguard Whangaruru volunteer, Alex Wakefield was acknowledged at the National Coastguard Gala Awards Evening, held in Rotorua on Saturday night ... More >>
Taranaki: Coastguard’s Operational Volunteer Of the Year
Monday, 24 September 2012, 2:05 pm | Coastguard
MEDIA RELEASE 24 September 2012 Taranaki Local Scoops Coastguard’s Operational Volunteer Of The Year Award New Plymouth based Coastguard Taranaki volunteer, Nigel Hayton has been named as the Telstraclear Coastguard Operational Volunteer of the ... More >>
Coastguard Awards South Canterbury Local Volunteer of Year
Monday, 24 September 2012, 12:19 pm | Coastguard
Tony Lister from Timaru has been described by his peers as the ‘linchpin of Coastguard South Canterbury.’ His extraordinary contribution spanning 16 years has been acknowledged at the National Coastguard Gala Awards Evening, held in Rotorua on Saturday night ... More >>
Volunteers Recognised for Long Service to Coastguard
Monday, 3 September 2012, 3:34 pm | Coastguard
Eight volunteers from Taranaki have received long service awards in recognition of their service to Coastguard Taranaki Air Patrol. More >>
Meadowbank Man Recognised For 25 Years Of Service
Friday, 29 June 2012, 4:21 pm | Coastguard
MEDIA RELEASE 29 June 2012 Meadowbank Man Recognised For 25 Years Of Service To Coastguard Local Meadowbank man, Campbell Hope, received a long service award in recognition of his 25-plus years of service to Coastguard New Zealand on Tuesday ... More >>
Local Man Recognised For 25 Years of Service to Coastguard
Friday, 29 June 2012, 4:02 pm | Coastguard
Local Glenfield man, Gordon Cattermole, received a long service award in recognition of his 25 years of service to Coastguard New Zealand on Tuesday night. A volunteer at Coastguard Auckland, Gordon has dedicated 25 years to the organisation and was ... More >>
