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About UsMaking a difference in our communities’ time after time... Coastguard is the charity saving lives at sea, maintaining an infrastructure right around the coasts and on the major lakes of New Zealand to ensure we are there when kiwis need us the most. 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year, whether launching in one of the strategically located rescue vessels, taking to the skies in our search aircraft, or providing vital information and coordination from the Operations Centre, our volunteers will do everything they can to save a life. In addition to this we work hard to provide a range of safety information and services to help kiwis get the best out of their time on the water safely.
For more information about Coastguard Northern Region please visit their website. |
What we do |
Our brave volunteers risk a lot to save the life of another. We can’t train them for this - their dedication to the cause comes from within. However, we can make sure that they have the right tools, the right equipment, and the very best skills to do the job - this is where your support is so important.
By taking part in Rescue Run 2018, you will be raising essential funds for Coastguard and will become part of our life saving chain, bringing Kiwi’s safely home to their whānau each year. |
the numbers |
1,019 dedicated volunteers
$1,011,000 to run our 28 rescue vessels each year $4,000 to train a new volunteer $1,100 to run each bar crossing education course 2,500km more of coastline in the Northern Region than the contiguous United States. A snapshot of the last 12 months: $1,570,000 given to units across the region 3,997 people bought home to safety 141,762 hours saving lives at sea 1,869 calls for help 16 people are alive this year because Coastguard was there when we were needed. |
