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Surf Life Saving New Zealand - Latest News [Page 18]

Surf Lifeguards brace for busy spell

Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 10:53 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

The summer season is already off to a busy start for lifeguards around the country and with warm water temperatures being predicted over the Christmas holidays, the rescue service is bracing for a big couple of weeks. The two week Christmas holiday ... More >>

Worrying trends as public hit beaches

Tuesday, 20 December 2016, 12:14 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

A weekend of excessive emergency activity around beaches in the northern region (Raglan to the Far North) has Surf Life Saving Northern Region officials “deeply concerned.” More >>

Support those bravely serving between the flags

Thursday, 1 December 2016, 4:09 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Every summer, Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s volunteer lifeguards put themselves in potentially dangerous situations to help keep Kiwis safe while enjoying the beach. In fact, over the past 10 years, lifeguards have spent over two million hours on ... More >>

TSB Bank and Surf Life Saving announce new partnership

Thursday, 10 November 2016, 3:22 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Surf Life Saving New Zealand, together with TSB Bank, is proud to announce a three year agreement which will see TSB supporting the national body and its 74 clubs nationwide. More >>

Call for zero beach drownings this summer

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 11:00 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

A fun day out at the beach turned to tragedy for the 15 people last summer who drowned at unpatrolled beach locations. More >>

Surf life saving message - “enjoy the beach.”

Monday, 17 October 2016, 9:29 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

“Enjoy the beach with us.” That’s the message from the Surf Life Saving Northern region (SLSNR) team as they prepare for the 2016/2017 season, which traditionally kicks off on Labour Weekend. More >>

Off-duty lifeguards go above and beyond

Wednesday, 12 October 2016, 5:04 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

An off-duty lifeguard has rescued a beloved pet dog and at Bethells Beach on Sunday and on Monday six on call life-guards responded to an emergency call out about a distressed surfer. More >>

Black Fins claim Lifesaving World Championship title

Monday, 12 September 2016, 2:28 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Another eight medals on the final day of Rescue 2016 contributed to an already successful campaign that has seen the New Zealand Black Fins crowned lifesaving world champions in The Netherlands overnight. More >>

300 athletes battle in Surf Life Saving NZ event finale

Monday, 4 April 2016, 11:50 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

The final day of the BP Surf Rescue Championships saw over 300 athletes from around New Zealand battle it out for top honours in the national IRB [Inflatable Rescue Boat] event, held this weekend at Papamoa Beach in the Bay of Plenty. More >>

BoP continues Surf Life Saving Championship domina

Monday, 21 March 2016, 10:08 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Bay of Plenty continues Surf Life Saving Championship dominance Mount Maunganui has emerged victorious at Surf Life Saving’s (SLSNZ) biggest annual event, the Eastern Bay Energy Trust New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championship, which came to ... More >>

Athletes power through changing conditions at Surf Nationals

Sunday, 20 March 2016, 4:42 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Athletes power through changing conditions at Surf Nationals New Zealand’s top surf athletes battled windy conditions during the third day of competition at the 2016 Eastern Bay Energy Trust Surf Life Saving Championships held in Whakatane today. ... More >>

National Surf Life Saving Championship battle closes up

Saturday, 19 March 2016, 3:18 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

National Surf Life Saving Championship battle closes up The population of Ohope Beach near Whakatane swelled overnight as 1,300 athletes moved into the area this morning for the second day of the Eastern Bay Energy Trust New Zealand Surf Life ... More >>

Master athletes take on Ohope Beach

Friday, 18 March 2016, 9:07 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Almost 300 athletes competed in the first day of the Eastern Bay Energy Trust New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships at Ohope Beach today, with Omanu Surf Life Saving Club taking the overall day win in the Masters category. Dubbed Surf Nationals, ... More >>

Local Crew Defends Surfing Championship Title

Monday, 7 March 2016, 9:35 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Local crew defends Under 14 Surf Life Saving Championship title Omanu Surf Life Saving Club (Omanu SLSC) from the Bay of Plenty, have successfully defended their Under 14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championship title after fighting off stiff ... More >>

New leaders emerge in Under 14 Surf Life Saving

Sunday, 6 March 2016, 11:11 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

New leaders emerge in Under 14 Surf Life Saving Championships After three days of intense competition, Omanu Surf Life Saving Club is leading the Under 14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championship held in Mt Maunganui, with one day of competition to ... More >>

Competition heats up at U14 Surf Life Saving Championship

Saturday, 5 March 2016, 12:16 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Competition heats up at U14 Surf Life Saving Championship The second day of the annual four-day Under 14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships held at Mt Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty, saw junior athletes compete in four challenging events both ... More >>

Beaches wrap up for the summer

Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 5:08 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

As the summer begins to wind down Surf Life Saving Northern Region (SLSNR) lifeguards are wrapping up most of their weekday patrols. Across the region, 18 of 24 beaches have ended their weekly regional guarding. More >>

Two Surf Life Saving Clubs win a safer summer

Monday, 17 November 2014, 4:01 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Otaki and Brighton beaches will soon each have a brand new $25,000 Surf Life Saving boat after their local Surf Life Saving Clubs won the BP Click for your Club competition that got the whole community involved – thousands of times. More >>

Governor General to launch Surf Diversity Programme

Thursday, 19 June 2014, 1:42 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

The Governor General, Sir Jerry Mateparae, is set to launch Surf Lifesaving’s Northern Regions new Surf Diversity Programme at Government House Auckland on Tuesday 24 June, 2014. More >>

Surf Life Saving Appeal Week on the Way

Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 12:20 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Surf Life Saving Appeal Week on the Way Kiwis around the country are being encouraged to show their appreciation for Surf Lifeguards by supporting the fast approaching National Appeal Week which starts on December 2 and includes on Friday 7 December ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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