Press Release – New Zealand Police
“If you are going to the river, lake or beach these holidays you need to take time to check our safety messages. Water safety is so important and some simple common sense checks can prevent needless tragedies,” says Officer in Charge of the Maritime Unit Wellington, Senior Sergeant Dave Houston.
Maritime New Zealand says: “with around 20 recreational boating fatalities occurring on average every year, and tragically 14 already this year, it’s more important than ever that people are prepared before going out on the water.
“No matter what type of craft you’re using, you should always follow the Boating Safety Code,” says Maritime’s Baz Kirk.