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‘No Duff’ call during Search & Rescue Exercise adds to pressure for Coastguard Volunteers

Coastguard Waiheke Island will launch a new dedicated rescue vessel at a ceremony on Sunday 18 July.

 CEO of Coastguard gives the big thumbs up to the outstanding commitment of the 2,146 volunteers saving lives at sea.

Coastguard volunteer earns QSM

‘‘DELIGHTED surprise’’ was Wing Commander John Bates reaction when he opened the letter advising him he was to be recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Wanganui man David Cronin was pleasantly surprised when he received an unexpected call from Coastguard earlier this month. The call wasn’t about a rescue at sea, but rather to let him know he was now the owner of a brand new boat.

The Kawau Volunteer Coastguard will launch “Kawau Rescue”, a new dedicated rescue vessel at a ceremony on Saturday 22 May.

Coastguard Volunteers encouraged by new rescue statistics

Coastguard Canterbury will launch a new dedicated rescue vessel at a ceremony on Saturday 24 April, 2010.

Coastguard Lake Taupo launched a new dedicated rescue vessel at a ceremony on Saturday 27 March 2010

Coastguard Bay of Islands will launch its new dedicated rescue vessel at a ceremony this Saturday 20 February.

Help Coastguard by taking part in a world-first Live Rescue Mission

Coastguard New Zealand says its volunteers have had a steady start to the summer season

Give your boat a 'warrant' before you hit the water this summer.

Coastguard launches real-time weather information service in Southland

Founder of Coastguard Boating Education Recognised for Outstanding Contribution to Water safety

Maketu Coastline under watch of Dedicated Coastguard Crew

Sumner man, Walter Baguley, recognised for over fifty years service to Coastguard.

Coastguard announces the launch of its magazine - RESCUE

Coastguard announces award winners at its national conference.

Gisborne community boosted by new Coastguard vessel

Coastguard Dunedin Launches Real-Time Weather Information Service

Coastguard New Zealand is celebrating NZ Volunteer Awareness Week

Coastguard Hawke’s Bay is launching its new dedicated search and rescue vessel at a
ceremony Saturday 19th June, followed by a public open day on Sunday.

'Dive! Tutukaka Rescue' struck rocks in adverse weather conditions

Coastguard nowcasting pioneer recognised at search and rescue awards