Surf Life Saving New Zealand - Latest News [Page 1]
Volunteer Lifeguards Make Big Effort To Keep Us Safe, As Paid Lifeguard Service Commences In Northern Region
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 4:39 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
“Our surf lifeguards have been assisting other emergency services in the search for a man who fell into the river on Saturday," said Charlie Cordwell, Central Regional Manager for Surf Life Saving NZ. More >>
SLSNZ Confirms Involvement In Response To Fatality At Piha Beach
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 9:14 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand extends its sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim. More >>
SLSNZ Issues Stark Message To Public After Near Miss At Piha
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 4:42 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The message, says Surf Life Saving New Zealand CEO Steve Fisher, is: “People drown at unpatrolled beaches. Don’t overestimate your abilities, and don’t underestimate the conditions. Please swim between the flags at a patrolled beach. If the flags ... More >>
Four People Rescued By Volunteer Surf Lifeguards Over Weekend
Monday, 4 November 2024, 4:06 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
In the Eastern Region, Mt Maunganui Lifeguards observed three divers in distress near Motuotau Island during a roving patrol. They responded with 1 Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) and 1 Board. All three people were returned to the beach in a stable condition. More >>
Surf Lifeguards Celebrate A Safe Start To Surf Lifesaving Patrols
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 3:41 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Over the three-day Labour Weekend, 250 preventative actions were taken involving 3,499 people across 28 patrolled beaches. More >>
New Season, New Partner, Same Commitment To Saving Lives
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 1:35 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Every year for 114 years, surf lifeguards have stood watch over New Zealand’s coastline to help ensure beachgoers return home safely. With many of them volunteers, SLSNZ relies on the support of its commercial partners to help them carry out this important ... More >>
Records Fall And A New Champion Club At The Aon NZ Pool Rescue Championships
Monday, 7 October 2024, 4:31 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
We are hugely appreciative of Aon’s support as well as Pelorus Trust and Constellation Trust, who’s support ensures we can continue to make our events accessible and affordable for our members and volunteers. More >>
World Record Breakers At Aon NZ Pool Rescue Championships
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 9:46 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) says a significant surge in entries for this year’s Pool Rescue Championships is a testament to the growing enthusiasm for the sport. More >>
New Zealand IRB Team Named For Lifesaving World Championships 2024
Monday, 24 June 2024, 10:42 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Black Props (Photo/Supplied) Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) has named the following New Zealand Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) ‘Black Props’ Team for the Lifesaving World Championships 2024, which will be held on the Gold Coast, Australia ... More >>
SLSNZ Announces Finalists For The Bay Of Plenty & Coromandel Awards Of Excellence
Friday, 21 June 2024, 2:17 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
These awards not only acknowledge the incredible skills, commitment, and effort by surf lifeguards to ensure the safety of beachgoers, but also those who have educated others, managed administration, and participated in lifesaving sport throughout the ... More >>
SLSNZ Announces Finalists For The Taranaki Awards Of Excellence
Friday, 31 May 2024, 10:45 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The finalists for Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s (SLSNZ) Taranaki Awards of Excellence have been announced. More >>
Surf Lifeguards Rescue Over 880 People During Summer Patrols
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 10:24 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) rescued 883 people from potential drowning this past summer, according to official patrol statistics. The data, collected from 1 Oct 2023 to 3 May 2024, came from 74 Surf Life Saving Clubs across 92 patrol locations ... More >>
Heroic Hawke’s Bay Surf Lifeguards Honoured At New Zealand Search And Rescue Awards
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 6:34 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
These awards are presented annually in recognition of outstanding achievements within New Zealand’s SAR region, which covers 30 million square kilometres. More >>
SLSNZ Welcomes Funding Boost From The Government
Friday, 17 May 2024, 1:47 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
SLSNZ represents 74 Surf Life Saving Clubs, over 18,000 members, including more than 4,500 surf lifeguards who, during the summer months, patrol over 90 beaches, from Northland to Southland. More >>
SLSNZ Announces Finalists For The Capital Coast Awards Of Excellence
Friday, 17 May 2024, 12:42 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
These awards not only acknowledge the incredible skills, commitment, and effort by surf lifeguards to ensure the safety of beachgoers, but also those who have educated others, managed administration, and participated in lifesaving sport throughout the ... More >>
SLSNZ Announces Finalists For The Otago & Southland Awards Of Excellence
Monday, 13 May 2024, 12:36 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The finalists for Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s (SLSNZ) Otago and Southland Awards of Excellence have been announced. More >>
SLSNZ Announces Finalists For The Canterbury Awards Of Excellence
Friday, 10 May 2024, 4:26 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
These awards not only acknowledge the incredible skills, commitment, and effort by surf lifeguards to ensure the safety of beachgoers, but also those who have educated others, managed administration, and participated in lifesaving sport throughout the ... More >>
Nelson Surf Lifeguard Becomes First Kiwi To Cross Cook Strait On A Prone Paddleboard
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 7:40 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The crossing was all in support of the Nelson Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC). More >>
bp Rescue Of The Month – 2023/2024 February Winners
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 6:05 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) would like to congratulate the winners of the 2023/2024 February bp Rescue of the Month. The monthly award celebrates the commitment and expertise displayed by surf lifeguards, showcasing their skills and training ... More >>
Surf Lifeguards From New Zealand And Australia Head To Otago For The Country’s Largest IRB Competition
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 10:44 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
This weekend, the small town of Waikouaiti in Otago will be abuzz as it hosts the largest Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) competition in the country. The bp Surf Rescue New Zealand Championships give surf lifeguards the opportunity to refine their technical ... More >>