Get on board with our water safety
messaging
“If you are going to the river, lake or
beach these holidays you need to take time to check out 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,