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Surf Life Saving New Zealand Statement In Response To Verbal Abuse Of Surf Lifeguards At Tay Street In Mount Maunganui
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 8:41 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) has today issued a statement in response to an incident that occurred at Tay Street in Mount Maunganui at approximately 3pm on Tuesday 17 January in which surf lifeguards were verbally abused by an unknown man. ... More >>
bp Rescue Of The Month - 2023/2024 December Winners
Thursday, 11 January 2024, 10:59 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) would like to congratulate the winners of the 2023/2024 December bp Rescue of the Month. The monthly award celebrates the commitment and expertise displayed by surf lifeguards, showcasing their skills and training ... More >>
Surf Life Saving NZ Acknowledges Efforts Of Kariaotahi Surf Life Saving Club In Search&Body Recovery Of Missing Swimmer
Monday, 8 January 2024, 6:38 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) has today confirmed the recovery of a body in the search for a 19-year-old man who went missing at Kariaotahi Beach on 2 January. The body was located by LandSAR on Sunday 7 January, 500m north of Cochrane's Gap, ... More >>
Mixed Bag For Surf Lifeguards Across The Country As Beachgoers Make The Most Of Sun During Holiday Period
Monday, 8 January 2024, 3:36 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
It was a mixed bag for surf lifeguards across the country this weekend, with wet weather in some parts of the country keeping beachgoers away on Saturday, while warm and sunny weather of Sunday saw a surge in beach activity – and rescues. Surf Life ... More >>
Gloomy Weather On Christmas Day No Hamper On Rescue Activity By Surf Lifeguards
Tuesday, 26 December 2023, 5:41 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Despite the wet and gloomy weather in many areas, surf lifeguards across the country were kept busy on Christmas Day, with 13 rescues and 10 assists performed nationally. In total, more than 2,197 hours were spent patrolling Aotearoa New Zealand’s coastlines ... More >>
SLSNZ Calls For Greater Investment After Disturbing 2023 Beach And Coastal Safety Report
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 9:28 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) has released its 2023 National Beach and Coastal Safety Report, revealing a distressing toll of 46 fatal drownings along the coastline between June 2022 and June 2023. Adam Wooler, SLSNZ Head of Coastal ... More >>
Bluebottles And Burned Feet Over Weekend As Surf Lifeguards Continue To Keep Beaches Safe In Lead-up To Christmas
Monday, 18 December 2023, 12:31 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Several incidents kept surf lifeguards busy across the country over the weekend, as people begin to move into holiday mode. Nationally, surf lifeguards rescued over eight people from potentially life-threatening situations, including being stuck ... More >>
Surf Lifeguards Battle The Elements At National Lifeguard School
Wednesday, 6 December 2023, 10:48 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Wild weather added another challenging dimension to Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s (SLSNZ) National Lifeguard School, testing the resilience and adaptability of surf lifeguards. This year, 16 candidates were selected for the intensive three-day programme ... More >>
The Lifesaving Initiative Transforming New Zealand’s Coastline
Monday, 4 December 2023, 10:29 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
For many New Zealanders the beach is one of their favourite playgrounds. However, as families discover every year, this playground can be deadly. In 2018, 23 people fatally drowned on the coastline, and one of them was Wairongoa (Magoo) Renata. Leigh ... More >>
Black Fins Break Records At German Cup
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 2:18 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The Blacks Fins had an incredible showing at the International German Cup, breaking eight New Zealand records. The two-day pool rescue competition is an annual event that serves as a platform to test the skills and expertise of surf lifeguards. Athletes ... More >>
Weekend Wrap: Sunshine Brings The Crowds
Monday, 13 November 2023, 1:22 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Sunshine and warm weather made for a busy start to the patrol season for Christchurch Surf Life Saving clubs. Surf lifeguards were officially on duty at Taylors Mistake Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), Sumner SLSC, South Brighton SLSC, New Brighton SLSC, ... More >>
Gisborne’s Chris Dawson Makes Debut As Black Fins Captain
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 10:41 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Gisborne may be in a rush to see in a new day - the first place in New Zealand to see the sun - but it’s renowned for its laid-back vibe. Its resident and one of the country’s top surf lifesaving athletes, Chris Dawson, is no different. Gizzy, ... More >>
SLSNZ Reveals It’s ‘Top Guns’ For National Lifeguard School
Wednesday, 25 October 2023, 10:53 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Move over Maverick, Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is excited to reveal this year’s candidates for the surf lifeguard’s equivalent of ‘Top Gun’. While there won’t be any fighter jets involved, the National Lifeguard School represents ... More >>
Surf Lifeguards Kept Busy Over Labour Weekend With Tragic Death Of Rock Fisher Reported At Piha On Monday Evening
Tuesday, 24 October 2023, 2:02 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
An intensely busy Labour weekend for surf lifeguards has ended with the tragic death of a rock fisher at Auckland’s Piha beach on Monday evening, says Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ). Steve Fisher, SLSNZ CEO, says that volunteer surf lifeguards ... More >>
SLSNZ Unveils New Junior Surf Programme
Friday, 20 October 2023, 1:19 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
After an extensive three-year undertaking, Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is excited to unveil its revamped Junior Surf programme. Junior Surf, also known as Nippers, has been running for 55 years and is SLSNZ’s educational initiative ... More >>
First Surf Lifesaving Patrols Of The Year To Commence On Labour Weekend
Thursday, 19 October 2023, 8:16 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
This Labour weekend marks the commencement of the 2023-2024 patrol season for Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ), with a confirmation of an established El Niño, combined with a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) likely to mean a long, hot summer ... More >>
Records Broken At SLSNZ Pool Rescue Championships
Tuesday, 3 October 2023, 9:36 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
A massive 35 national records were broken at the Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) Pool Rescue Championships. The Championships, which were held at Auckland’s Sir Owen Glenn National Aquatic Centre from 29 September to 1 October, represented the ... More >>
Entries For SLSNZ Pool Rescue Championship Surge
Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 1:09 pm | 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. The Championships represent the pinnacle of Pool Rescue in New Zealand, showcasing ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Wins Rescue Of The Year At SLSNZ National Awards Of Excellence
Sunday, 24 September 2023, 7:42 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The Hawke’s Bay Search and Rescue (SAR) squad won Rescue of the Year at Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s (SLSNZ) National Awards of Excellence. Volunteers from around the country gathered at Te Papa in Wellington on 23 September for the awards, which ... More >>
Remembering Lives Lost - Dawn Service To Commemorate World Drowning Prevention Day
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 10:52 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The lives of those lost along New Zealand’s coastline will be remembered at a special dawn service on World Drowning Prevention Day. Organised by Drowning Prevention Auckland and supported by Te Ahiwaru Trust, the service, on 25 July, will acknowledge ... More >>
