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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 important than ever. So, what can you do to get the best out of your summer while still saying safe?

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, it's more important than ever that people are prepared before going out on the water. “No matter what ...

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 important than ever that people are prepared before going out on the water. “No matter what type of ...

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 year and order books are filling up production for 2021. “Manufacturers and their retailers are exp...