Surf lifeguards from 34 Surf Life Saving Clubs head to Mount Maunganui this weekend for the Eastern Region Championships. Read more here shorturl.at/bstDS

Another busy weekend for surf lifeguards with rescues, burnt feet, and packed beaches. Read more here shorturl.at/joEMT

Blue sky and warm temperatures meant a busy weekend for surf lifeguards! Read more here shorturl.at/dBDW3

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023/2024 December bp Rescue of the Month! It was a busy time of the year with people heading away on their summer holidays - many of them to beaches. Read more here shorturl.at/azG56

We're just over two months into the 2023/2024 season, and surf lifeguards have been busy keeping beachgoers safe. Check out the stats for the season so far...

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023/2024 Winter bp Rescue of the Month! They showcased an incredible range of skills and highlighted surf lifeguards' critical role in ensuring people’s safety, even beyond the water’s edge. Read more here t.ly/SEn4B

SLSNZ has released its 2023 National Beach and Coastal Safety Report, revealing a tragic toll of fatal drownings along New Zealand's coastline. Click here to read it in full shorturl.at/bcvIU

Bluebottles and burned feet see first aids jump up to just over 100. Read about it all in the Weekend Wrap 📷 bitly.ws/36nhV

There was plenty of action, on and off the water, over the weekend. From minor first aids to assisting police, surf lifeguards continued to showcase their wide range of skills.

Surf lifeguards were kept busy at the weekend with over 300 preventative actions across the country! Read more in our 'Weekend Wrap' 📷 bitly.ws/34k5i

Surf lifeguards showed their versatility this weekend by conducting 40 first aids across the country, demonstrating how their skills extend well beyond the red and yellow flags. Read more on our 'Weekend Wrap' bitly.ws/33qS3

Surf lifeguards responding to an incident at Auckland’s Piha beach have been stood down for the day. The person, who is reportedly missing, has not yet been found.

Surf lifeguards are responding to an incident currently occurring at Auckland’s Piha beach. Two inflatable rescue boat (IRB) crews are conducting a shoreline search following reports of a person being washed into the water south of South Piha beach.

Much of the country enjoyed sunshine and warmth over the weekend! We also welcomed Christchurch based clubs back to the beach for their first patrols.

Parts of SLSNZ Southern Region joined the party this weekend with some clubs having their first patrols of the season. Remember if you're heading to the beach this summer, find a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags. Read more ➡️ bitly.ws/Zw53

89% of beach drownings over the last 10 years were male. New Zealand, it's time for an intervention of 💪🏾 mammoth 💪🏾 proportions! We're asking @TheRock to talk to our Kiwi blokes about beach safety and help flip the switch! Tag @TheRock with the hashtag #SaveTheMales

89% of beach drownings over the last 10 years were male. New Zealand, it's time for an intervention of 💪🏾 mammoth 💪🏾 proportions! We're asking @TheRock to talk to our Kiwi blokes about beach safety and help flip the switch! Tag @TheRock with the hashtag #SaveTheMales