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Surf Lifeguards Perform 30 Rescues Across Country In Busy Weekend

Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 11:48 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Surf Life Saving New Zealand highlighting a significant number of rescues performed by surf lifeguards over the weekend, and issuing a reminder to the public to swim between the flags. More >>

Papamoa Incident Response Notification

Friday, 6 December 2024, 7:44 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

The beach was unpatrolled at the time of the incident, and surf lifeguards provided support capability to Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Police, and ambulance services. More >>

Life Saved One Day After Attending Training Event

Thursday, 5 December 2024, 10:19 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

For four days, the 19 lifeguards participated in advanced rock rescue training, specialised Inflatable Rescue Boat driving skills and the latest critical care first aid techniques. More >>

Surf Lifeguards Respond To Several Major Incidents Over Busy Weekend

Monday, 2 December 2024, 4:04 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Surf Life Saving New Zealand CEO Steve Fisher says that the incidents required an urgent response by surf lifeguards. They were also tasked by police to participate in searches in Bream Bay and Tītahi Bay. More >>

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 >>

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