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Waihi Beach Prepares For North Island Surf Boat Championship Ahead Of Trans-Tasman Showdown
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 6:35 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The country’s top surf boat crews will be gathering at Waihi Beach this weekend for the North Island Surf Boat Championships. Taking place on 3 – 4 February, this event marks the culmination of the New Zealand Surf Boat Series, which kicked off ... More >>
Popular Tourist Attraction Turns Into Rescue Hot Spot
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 11:59 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Whenuakura is one of the Coromandel Peninsula’s most iconic and beautiful coastal attractions. Nestled about 600 metres off the coast of Whangamatā, the island has a unique feature – a turquoise lagoon at its centre, formed by a collapsed volcanic ... More >>
SLSNZ Issues Reminder For Public To Swim Between The Flags After Multiple Auckland Anniversary Weekend Rescues
Tuesday, 30 January 2024, 5:22 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) has once again highlighted the importance of understanding the conditions and understanding your limits —and swimming between the red and yellow flags—when it comes to beach safety. Strong currents, surging ... More >>
RESCUE: Whenuakura (Donut Island)
Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 3:06 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
This morning, surf lifeguards from Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) were tasked to assist in the rescue of a person stuck on Whenuakura (Donut Island) in Whangamatā. The person was last seen entering the island, which has a lagoon in ... More >>
Surf Lifeguards Gather In Mount Maunganui For Premier Surf Life Saving Competition
Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 1:29 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf lifeguards from around the country will be gathering in the Bay of Plenty this week to compete in one of the biggest Surf Life Saving events in the country. The 2024 Eastern Region Championships will be held in Mount Maunganui from 26 – 28 ... More >>
Weekend Wrap: Surf Lifeguards Kept Busy With Rescues, Burnt Feet, And Packed Beaches
Monday, 22 January 2024, 5:56 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is urging beachgoers to swim between the red and yellow flags following an incredibly busy weekend. Surf lifeguards rescued 57 people on Saturday and Sunday, 33 of these in the Northern Region. Steve Fisher, ... More >>
SLSNZ Acknowledges Efforts Of Ruakākā Surf Lifesaving Patrol Following Fatal Incident
Monday, 22 January 2024, 11:47 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) would like to acknowledge the efforts of the Ruakākā Surf Lifesaving Patrol (SLSP), which responded to a fatal incident at Ruakākā Beach in Northland. At around 11:30am on Thursday, 18 January, surf lifeguards from ... More >>
Surf Life Saving New Zealand Urges Public To Exercise Caution And Common Sense
Friday, 19 January 2024, 9:01 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is warning beachgoers and holidaymakers that large swells will create difficult conditions at beaches across the North Island’s east coast over the coming days and that they should take extra care when visiting ... More >>
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 >>
