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New signs are erected at popular swimming spots after six people drowned in one weekend last July.

PUPILS will be given water safety lessons as part of plans to reduce the risk of people drowning.

A national charity urges the public to be brush up on water safety knowledge after last July witnessed 49 accidental drownings in just two weeks.

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 ...