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Kawau Rescue…Kawau Rescue…Calling For Your Support Friday 8th May
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Golf tournament 2026
Wind-assisted, the long shots went well past the tee on the way out…
Repair shop ready?
This afternoon's page, repeated a few minutes later, was to a very straightforward tow…
The end of a long weekend
Now It wouldn't be a long weekend if someone didn't wait until sunset to need a tow home…
We need more crew
We are currently looking for volunteers
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Big thank you to New Zealand Bed Company for their generous support
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.
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!
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