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Coastguard Kawau Recruitment Day
Come and meet the crew
We're holding an open afternoon for anyone interested in learning more about Coastguard Kawau and possibly volunteering.
Saturday 19th September from 12:30 to 3:00pm
Sandspit Yacht Club Marina jetty - to the right of the boat ramp
Come down to Sandspit Yacht Club Marina for a chat and a look around our rescue vessel.
Based at Sandspit, we provide rescue services to boaties from the Mahurangi Harbour up to Leigh/Goat Island, out to Little Barrier Island and as far as Great Barrier Island. This includes the popular Omaha boat ramp and the fishing grounds around Kawau Island.
We look forward to seeing you
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We are currently looking for volunteers
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Are you a Coastguard member?
With a Coastguard NZ Membership you get free non-urgent on-water assistance 24/7 for breakdowns, flat batteries, fuel issues and more. We’ll get you up and running or back to shore safely without a steep towing fee.
On the application form don’t forget to select “Kawau" as your unit!
ABOUT COASTGUARD KAWAU
Coastguard Kawau is a registered charity based at Sandspit near Warkworth in the Rodney District.
Our unit is manned by a dedicated team of 30 local volunteers who collectively contribute around 4000 hours each year. Our area of operation is from Bream Tail in the north, to south of the Mahurangi River. We also attend callouts as far out as the 12-mile limit, beyond Great Barrier Island and the Mokohinau Islands, an area of approximately 6500 sq km.
We are on call 24/7 – 365 days of the year in all weather and sea conditions.
OUR MISSION
Our Mission is “Saving Lives at Sea” - the same mission common to all Coastguard units throughout New Zealand.
To achieve this goal Coastguard Kawau must continually raise funds to ensure the ongoing costs of operation are met. Only half of our annual operating costs are met by Coastguard NZ funding – the rest we must find from within the local community or from private individuals or from corporate grants.
If you are able to contribute to our operation Donate Now or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
David Vale President Coastguard Kawau +64 274 718 786 president@coastguardkawu.org.nz
*2024 figures