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Coastguard urges Kiwis to get prepared for Labour Weekend

Thursday, 20 October 2016, 1:37 pm | Coastguard New Zealand

As Labour Weekend marks the beginning of the busy boating season, so too does Safer Boating Week which runs from October 14 -21. It’s a timely reminder to encourage boaties to get prepared and check their boats, before heading out on our seas, lakes ... More >>

Man pulled from water lucky to be alive

Monday, 21 December 2015, 4:15 pm | Coastguard New Zealand

At 1547 hours yesterday afternoon Coastguard’s Northern Region Operations Centre received a call from a woman whose partner had called her panicking as his boat was quickly taking on water. He was unable to give specific details of where he was other ... More >>

Coastguard Volunteers Recognised at Local Hero Awards

Friday, 4 December 2015, 1:08 pm | Coastguard New Zealand

The Kiwibank Local Hero Awards recognise and reward ordinary people making extraordinary changes in their communities. The recipients of New Zealand’s premier community award are identified for their stellar contribution and commitment in bringing about ... More >>

Coastguard kept busy on the water

Monday, 30 November 2015, 4:14 pm | Coastguard New Zealand

The busy summer boating season has kicked in with Coastguard Radio receiving 898 trip report and 34 calls for assistance throughout the Northern Region over the weekend. More >>

Popular boating safety campaign hits communities

Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 5:01 pm | Coastguard New Zealand

Coastguard is excited to announce the re-launch of the ‘Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade’, a popular and highly successful boating safety initiative. More >>

Coastguard prepares for busy labour weekend

Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 2:39 pm | Coastguard New Zealand

COASTGUARD PREPARES FOR BUSY LABOUR WEEKEND WHILE VOLUNTEERS HONOURED AT NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE As Labour Weekend marks the beginning of the busy boating season, Coastguard Volunteers have been recognised at the Coastguard New Zealand Awards of ... More >>

Coastguard Volunteers Shine on Global Stage

Friday, 19 June 2015, 11:41 am | Coastguard New Zealand

Long-time Coastguard stalwart Brooke Archbold has just been made an Honorary Life Member of the International Marine Rescue Federation (IMRF) and Dean Lawrence, Coastguard New Zealand (CNZ) President has just been elected to the IMRF Board, following the ... More >>

Sir Graham Henry Becomes a Qualified Day Skipper

Wednesday, 20 May 2015, 11:50 am | Coastguard New Zealand

Sir Graham Henry is now a qualified Day Skipper after completing Coastguard’s Day Skipper course as he supports the MayDay appeal and is urging boaties’ to use winter as an opportunity to learn how to avoid getting into trouble at sea and get ahead ... More >>

Blues Rugby To Support Coastguard

Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 3:57 pm | Coastguard New Zealand

The Blues rugby organisation is helping Coastguard achieve its mission of saving lives at sea by helping to educate Kiwis on how to stay safe when out on the water. More >>

Coastguard urges boaties to prepare for rough weather

Thursday, 12 March 2015, 4:44 pm | Coastguard New Zealand

As Tropical Cyclone Pam nears towards New Zealand Coastguard urges boaties to get prepared and advises all recreational boat owners to check and secure their vessels before the weather worsens. More >>

Seriously injury following near miss in the Hauraki Gulf

Monday, 9 February 2015, 9:54 am | Coastguard New Zealand

At 1440 hours hours this afternoon Coastguard's Operations Centre was alerted by a member of the public to an urgent medical situation following a near miss south of Motuhie Island in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf More >>

Fishing buddies' eight hours clinging to capsized vessel

Thursday, 8 January 2015, 2:53 pm | Coastguard New Zealand

At 2358 hours last night Coastguard’s Operations Centre received a call from a wife concerned that her husband had not returned from a fishing trip with two friends out from the Kaiaua Camping Groud near the Firth of Thames. More >>

Coastguard boating safety initiative rolls out

Monday, 8 December 2014, 5:30 pm | Coastguard New Zealand

Coastguard’s latest boating safety initiative the ‘Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade’ campaign which has seen a van laden with brand new lifejackets visiting boat ramps around the Northern Region has received incredible support from the public and wider ... More >>

New Zealand’s only marine ambulance receives funding boost

Tuesday, 21 October 2014, 10:09 am | Coastguard New Zealand

New Zealand’s only marine ambulance receives funding boost Pub Charity has acknowledged the essential role that Coastguard plays in the lives of New Zealanders, announcing they will grant $100,000 toward ‘Marine 1’ - New Zealand’s only rescue vessel ... More >>

Coastguard National Awards of Excellence

Tuesday, 23 September 2014, 11:52 am | Coastguard New Zealand

Coastguard volunteers and units who put their lives on the line for others were honoured at the Coastguard National Awards of Excellence Gala Evening, held in Auckland on Saturday. More >>

New skipper’s reminder to boaties for Auckland Anniversary

Thursday, 23 January 2014, 1:59 pm | Coastguard New Zealand

Coastguard New Zealand is urging boaties to be prepared and respectful of the many different water users on the water during Auckland’s Anniversary weekend, historically one of the most popular boating days in the Auckland region each year. More >>

Coastguard Boating Education launches Safe Ship course

Thursday, 7 November 2013, 11:08 am | Coastguard New Zealand

Coastguard Boating Education has introduced this new course for those intending to own or operate small commercial craft. More >>

Community Volunteer Heroes Honoured: Annual Coastguard Award

Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 11:44 am | Coastguard New Zealand

Coastguard volunteers and Units who put their lives on the line for others were honoured at the National Coastguard Awards Gala Evening, held in Taupo on Saturday. More >>

Sir Graham Henry Supports Coastguard Volunteer Efforts

Monday, 17 June 2013, 2:26 pm | Coastguard New Zealand

This week Coastguard New Zealand celebrates its extensive network of dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Week 2013, which shines the limelight on New Zealanders who donate their time to the community. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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