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SLSNZ Urges Beachgoers To Swim Between The Flags As Warmer Weather Attracts People To Beaches
Monday, 20 January 2025, 1:24 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
People getting into trouble outside of the flags kept surf lifeguards busy in Christchurch. Waimairi surf lifeguards rescued two swimmers who were swimming outside the flagged area and became caught in strong winds on Saturday. More >>
Anawhata Fire Rescue Incident Response Notification
Wednesday, 15 January 2025, 9:37 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
At approximately 7:00pm on 15 January, New Zealand Police and Fire Emergency New Zealand contacted SLSNZ requesting support to extract people stranded at Anawhata Beach due to a bush fire. More >>
Piha Incident Response Notification
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 8:26 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The team at Surf Life Saving New Zealand extends our heartfelt condolences to the whānau and friends of the deceased. More >>
High Temperatures See An Increase Of Beachgoers, First Aid And Shark Sightings
Monday, 13 January 2025, 3:13 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Across the country, lifeguards patrolled beaches for over 8,000 combined hours on Saturday and Sunday. 11 rescues were performed, and first aid was provided to 35 minor incidents and seven major incidents. More >>
Piha Incident Response Notification
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 4:57 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Lifeguards on-site immediately deployed an Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) and two jet skis, while additional lifeguards monitored on land. Lifeguards were also soon joined by the Piha Area SAR team. More >>
Wharariki Beach, Cape Farewell Incident Response Notification
Monday, 6 January 2025, 5:18 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
At approximately 10.55 am 6 January, NZ Police contacted Coastguard and SLSNZ requesting support in recovering four patients caught in a rip off Wharariki Beach, Cape Farewell, near Archway Islands. Initial reports were of two patients stranded on rocks, with ... More >>
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) Praises National Lifeguard Team
Monday, 6 January 2025, 4:45 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
SLSNZ is pleased to report a relatively calm weekend, however surf lifeguards were kept busy with first aid responses, preventative actions, and searches. More >>
Warning From SLSNZ After Busy Start To NZ's Most Dangerous Month In The Water
Thursday, 2 January 2025, 12:09 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
General Manager Lifesaving Andy Kent says, while a day at the beach is how we relax, respecting the water is key to ensuring everyone returns home alive. More >>
Quiet Christmas Day For Surf Lifeguards At Patrolled Beaches
Friday, 27 December 2024, 4:43 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
During what are traditionally some of the busiest days of the year, Andy Kent, SLSNZ General Manager – Lifesaving, commends the dedication and versatility of surf lifeguards. More >>
Low Rescue Numbers Highlight Beach Safety Success Across New Zealand
Monday, 23 December 2024, 12:03 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
At Red Beach Surf Life Saving Club, volunteer surf lifeguards assisted an upturned trailer sailer and monitored its safe return to shore, while after patrol, off-duty lifeguards in Raglan Beach rescued a kite surfer reported to be in distress. More >>
Report Shows Men Represented More Than Nine Out Of 10 Coastal Drownings Over 2023/24
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 6:36 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The report found rip currents remained the main hazard accounting for most rescues and 17% of the drownings at surf beaches in the last decade. More >>
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 >>
