Boating Safety Campaigns
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Government commits $850k to keep boaties safe
The government is hoping an extra $848,000 being put towards keeping boaties safe will help reduce 3...
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Waikato boating safety patrols out in force this summer
Great news for safe boating this summer, but costly news for skippers who ignore the rules, with on ...
Press Release
Press Release
Buoy-Boy makes waves for summer boating safety
Buoy-Boy brings boating safety to life, reminding Kiwis that most accidents happen close to shore.
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Southern Bluefin Tuna pre-season 2025 seminar series
Knowledge, preparation, and safety – before the bite begins.
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Jet boating in New Zealand: Safety first with Jet Smart Part 2
See the first video in this series, Jet Smart #1: There's more to jet boating that buying a boat.
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Jet boating in New Zealand: Safety first with Jet Smart Part 1
See the second video in this series, Jet Smart #2: What rivers can I boat?
Jet boating is a quintes...
That Sinking Feeling
Mariner Insurance’s Aaron Mortimer has some useful advice on what to do should you ever find yoursel...
Harbourmaster Urges Caution After Ōreti River Boating Accidents
In the wake of two recent boating accidents on the Ōreti River, Southland's Harbourmaster is urging ...
Bar Awareness Seminar Roadshow
Harbour and river bar crossings are some of the most dangerous for Kiwi boaties with Coastguard volu...
Serious Jet Boat Crash on Ōreti River: One Person Hospitalised with Severe Injuries
Southland, New Zealand – A jet boat crash on the Ōreti River in rural Southland on the late afternoo...
New Zealand Coastguard: Nationwide Bar-Crossing Seminars Aim to Save Lives
Get Smart. Attend a Coastguard New Zealand's Bar Safety Roadshow, aimed to prevent further tragedies...
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