The prosecution of a charter boat skipper highlights the need for operators to ensure they are properly prepared for their journeys.
Skipper of the charter vessel Pelagic Kieren Boyle was recently
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Rocky Escape: Police Scale Up Warnings To Stay Safe
Just before 2 am on Friday the 16th of February, Police received a report of a person stuck on the rocks at Bethells Beach.
The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed and observed the fisherman, who
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The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed and observed the fisherman, who
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Call for road safety-esque campaign for water safety
This comes after annual statistics were released on Tuesday, which showed 90 people died in preventable drownings last year, only slightly down from the 94 deaths recorded in 2022, but still above the
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Hato Hone St John urges water safety this summer
As summer approaches, Hato Hone St John urges everyone to stay safe around water, whether at the beach, swimming holes, or backyard pools, and to look out for whānau and friends.
Last year, Hato Hone
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Water users urged to check water quality before diving in this summer
Swimmers are urged to stay up to date on the quality of their favourite South Canterbury lakes, rivers and beaches to confirm they’re safe to swim in this summer.
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Be prepared when heading out on the water this season – Maritime NZ
Maritime New Zealand is urging water goers to be prepared when heading out on the water this upcoming summer season.
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Safety concerns cause removal of Mangawhare wharf
The Northland Regional Council has removed the Mangawhare wharf that had fallen into a state of disrepair.
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Multiple deaths in latest social media boat jumping challenge
Multiple people have died after attempting TikTok boat jumping challenge
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Have your say on Marlboroughs navigation bylaw
Now’s the time to have your say on Council’s Navigation Bylaw, with the submission period for feedback now open.
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Dont get caught out on the water this Easter weekend
With autumn now here, Maritime NZ is reminding boaties to be prepared and make the adjustment to cooler weather.
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