Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard

Website: www.taurangacoastguard.co.nz

Tel: 07 578 5579

Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard's core services include extensive Search and Rescue capability. The 68 dedicated volunteers are on call 24/7, 365 days a year, ready to assist those at risk on the water.

Their mission, "Saving Lives on the Water," is a commitment they uphold with professionalism and pride. Each year the Tauranga Coastguard volunteers rescue over 450 people on the waters of Tauranga Moana. As a primary resource for the Police and the Rescue Coordination Centre of New Zealand, they are often called upon to aid stricken vessels. This assistance can involve prolonged searches following reports of flare sightings, boats taking on water, or fires. Additionally, they provide evacuation assistance for injured individuals from boats or islands.

Leveraging their resources, Tauranga Coastguard also offers services to boat owners who are Coastguard members, assisting with issues such as flat batteries, lack of fuel, other mechanical problems, and are always available to offer friendly free advice on boating safety.  

Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard receives only a small amount of direct government funding. Therefore, they rely heavily on membership fees and donations to maintain their readiness and effectiveness in life-threatening emergencies. The support from the community is crucial in ensuring they can continue saving lives the water.