Skillz 4 Life

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Every year on 25 July, Aotearoa New Zealand joins the rest of the world in marking World Drowning Prevention Day. 💙

Drowning is preventable, and small actions can save lives.

This year, get involved by Going Blue for drowning prevention, wearing blue to start conversations and learning how to Float first.

Find out more at https://www.dpanz.org.nz/wdpd/.

Almost every drowning is preventable. Too many people still head out alone, especially men over 45.
Let’s build a stronger water‑safety culture together so more New Zealanders come home safely.

Almost every drowning is preventable. Any life lost is one too many.

We're committed to building a stronger culture of water safety across Aotearoa.

One of the most persistent risk factors we see is people entering the water alone.
Using a buddy system, checking equipment and making safe decisions is second nature for many swimmers, fishers, divers, surfers and boaties.

But too many New Zealanders – particularly men over 45 – continue to overestimate their abilities and head out alone.

We want to change that reality.

Building a culture of water safety takes all of us. Whether you're a community provider, donor, supporter, advocate, or simply someone willing to share our messages with whānau and friends, you can help make a difference.

Together, we can create a future where more New Zealanders return home safely from the water.

Extremely lucky 🙏
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The RNZAF P-8A Poseidon crew found the man adrift near the northern Cook Islands.

I’m raising funds for Coastguard to help keep our communities safe on the water.
If you can donate or share this post, it would mean a lot. Every dollar helps keep volunteers trained, equipped, and ready when someone needs them most.Coastguard New Zealand

Together, we can make a real difference.

Jackie Foster - Take part in The Big Swim, raising funds for Coastguard NZ Why not dive in for Coastguard's Big Swim this June to help save more lives on the water? Or show your support by making a donation.

🌊 Skillz4Life — King’s Birthday Weekend

Many whānau will be out gathering kai, fishing, and diving this weekend. The moana is beautiful but unforgiving. People don’t get second chances out there.

No kai is worth your life.

Before you go:

• Take a mate
• Wear a lifejacket
• Know your limits
• Check conditions
• Tell someone

Your whānau needs you home more than they need the kai.

Come home safe.

We are so proud to say we are part of these statistics 💪🏼Paul CurrinSkillz 4 LifeAled ThomasGeorgia BrackebushJasmyn Kettle
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Numbers just in - and we're very excited to let you know that a record number of tamariki are receiving Water Skills for Life education this year.

👏 Actually - it's likely to reach 115,000 young people!

This is awesome news.

New Zealand's young people continue to lead the way in reducing deaths, reflecting sustained prevention initiatives like our Water Skills for Life programme.

The success in this key demographic (those aged under 25), which accounts for around 31% of our population but only 16% of deaths, reflects the very important role prevention plays.

Only 20 years ago this was the most at risk group.

Lessons learned young will last a lifetime. Well done kids (and wider whānau), we love to see it.

Ka pai!

Find out more about our Water Skills for Life programme and help us build a culture of water safety across Aotearoa on our website. Linked below!

Coastguard New Zealand is there for our whānau, friends, and neighbours when things go wrong on the water and now it’s our turn to stand with them 💪🏼Skillz 4 LifeCoastguard New Zealand

Big Swim Partner Pools | Coastguard NZ Check out our list of partner pools, where Big Swim participants can swim for free in June.

Coastguard Rescue 🙏Skillz 4 LifeCoastguard New Zealand
Whakatāne rescue: Six saved from rocks after bar crossing boat capsize

Six saved from rocks after bar crossing boat capsize The rescue came just a day after a missing diver was found dead in the area.

Incredibly lucky!

Man rescued after clinging to kayak in harbour for hours A man has been rescued close to death after clinging to a kayak in frigid water for hours off Auckland's coast, after a rescue involving several services, police say.

LEST WE FORGET

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We will remember them.
Ka maumahara tonu tātau ki a rātau.

Today, we take time to reflect and remember those who served and sacrificed.

111 years on - but the memory remains strong.

Lest we forget.

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(An important message for our water safety whānau - please take extra care this long weekend as we enjoy a restful weekend of reflection with loved ones. Sadly, in the last ten years we’ve lost 11 lives to drowning over the Anzac Day public holiday period. Nine of these drownings were people alone - with no-one there to assist or call for help. Please Don’t Go Alone. Always Take a Mate).