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Press Release – Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ is urging boaties to take safety seriously ahead of what is expected to be a busy long weekend on the water. Maritime NZs Acting Manager Sector Engagement and Collaboration Matt Wood said with warm weather expected across much of the country … Maritime NZ is urging boaties to take safety seriously ahead of what is expected to be a busy long weekend on the water. Maritime NZ’s Acting Manager Sector Engagement and Collaboration Matt Wood sai...

Thursday, 4 February 2021, 4:21 pm Maritime NZ is urging boaties to take safety seriously ahead of what is expected to be a busy long weekend on the water. Maritime NZ’s Acting Manager Sector Engagement and Collaboration Matt Wood said with warm weather expected across much of the country this Waitangi weekend, boaties are expected to hit the water in large numbers. “There have been record boat sales and it’s great to see so many people taking the opportunity to get out on the water thi...

No recreational Northland boating deaths in 2020 pleases safety campaigners 11 Jan, 2021 05:00 PM 5 minutes to read Northland waters have been packed with boats, but there were no boatie deaths in the region last year. Photo / Mike Dinsdale Northland waters have been packed with boats, but there were no boatie deaths in the region last year. Photo / Mike Dinsdale Imran Ali is a reporter for the Northern Advocateimran.ali@nzme.co.nznorthernadvocat No recreational boating fatalities in Northland ...

Maritime NZ is looking out for you on the water and outdoors these holidays 31 Dec, 2020 08:00 PM 4 minutes to read Maritime NZ reminds boaties to follow the "prep, check, know" rule: prep your craft, check your gear and know your responsibilities. Photo / Supplied Te Awamutu Courier Maritime NZ is reminding New Zealanders to stay safe these holidays. "Our critical services are still available 24/7 over the break but we hope you wont need them!" said Maritime NZ director Keith Manch. "Have a pl...

Press Release – Maritime New Zealand As the weather warms up and work winds down, most of us are itching to get to the beach, the lake or the river. And while theres nothing like a beaut summers day on the boat, kayak, jetski or watercraft of your choice, youll want to keep … As the weather warms up and work winds down, most of us are itching to get to the beach, the lake or the river. And while there’s nothing like a beaut summer’s day on the boat, kayak, jetski or watercraft of your ...

Source: Maritime New Zealand As the weather warms up and work winds down, most of us are itching to get to the beach, the lake or the river. And while there’s nothing like a beaut summer’s day on the boat, kayak, jetski or watercraft of your choice, you’ll want to keep yourself, and your loved ones, safe. And as more and more of us – almost one in two Kiwis – get on the water than ever before, and with boat retailers experiencing record sales, staying safe is more im...

Get on board with our water safety messaging “If you are going to the river, lake or beach these holidays you need to take time to check out our safety messages. Water safety is so important and some simple common sense checks can prevent needless tragedies,” says Officer in Charge of the Maritime Unit Wellington, Senior Sergeant Dave Houston. Maritime New Zealand says, "with around 20 recreational boating fatalities occurring on average every year, and tragically 14 already this year, its ...

Press Release – New Zealand Police “If you are going to the river, lake or beach these holidays you need to take time to check our safety messages. Water safety is so important and some simple common sense checks can prevent needless tragedies,” says Officer in Charge of the Maritime Unit Wellington, Senior Sergeant Dave Houston. Maritime New Zealand says: “with around 20 recreational boating fatalities occurring on average every year, and tragically 14 already this year, it’s more im...

Source: Maritime New Zealand With boat sales skyrocketing as Kiwis stay home this summer, Maritime NZ is urging boaties to get to grips with safety before heading out on the water. The NZ Marine Industry Association is seeing record boat sales and Maritime NZ says harbourmasters are already reporting many new boaties on the water this season. Peter Busfield of NZ Marine Industry Association says sales have doubled over the last quarter. “Boat sales from July to November have doubled on last y...