Nzcoastguard.org.nz
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New Zealand Coastguard
Description
What is Coastguard ?
The Royal New Zealand Coastguard provides New Zealand's primary maritime Search and Rescue service. Coastguard operates from a network of 4 regions and 65 affiliated units, strategically located around the coastline and major lakes of New Zealand. These units have all been established by a concerned community, usually after a local boating tragedy.
Coastguard is a volunteer organisation with charitable status. It is self funded and operates on contributions from sponsorship, fundraising and the network of community and gaming trusts around New Zealand. Coastguard's membership comprises of more than 1800 dedicated active volunteers and 18000 supporter members. There are currently 75 dedicated rescue vessels in Coastguard's fleet and 2 small fixed wing single engine aircraft. In addition we have access to aeroclub aircraft at 9 locations from Kerikeri to Invercargill.
Coastguard in New Zealand is a volunteer organisation. Every single crew member on board our Rescue Vessels and Air Patrol craft are trained professional search and rescue personnel, upon whom you can depend should you find yourself in need of their services.
