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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 >>
Surf Life Saving NZ Providing On-Water Safety Support At World 70.3 Ironman Event This Weekend
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:36 am | Surf Life Saving NZ
Around 35 lifeguards will be watching over more than 6200 athletes from 119 countries or territories taking part in the two-day event. More >>
New CEO To Focus On Working Together To Make Impact
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 10:57 am | Presbyterian Support Northern
Shaun Greaves says his key priorities in coming months will be getting to know staff, liaising with stakeholders, continuing to ensure service delivery and navigating financial constraints impacted by Government funding. More >>
Lifeline’s Tips To Dial Down Christmas Holiday Pressure
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 4:01 pm | LifeLine
Families coming together to celebrate the holidays is usually something to look forward to, but for some, it can be a time of dread and foreboding due to conflict or the fear of family tensions boiling over. Family violence rates soar during the festive ... 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 >>
Larissa Bridge Appointed CEO Of Home In Place New Zealand
Friday, 6 December 2024, 10:35 am | Home in Place
Larissa brings more than 20 years of experience in property management, leadership, and community housing to her role, including a strong track record of delivering significant outcomes for vulnerable communities. 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 >>
