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Additional guidance on Alert Level 4 rules - Health Notice
The Director General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield, has issued a Health Notice that provides additional guidance on the rules around the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 to ensure its success and help move the country out of lockdown as soon as possible.
Read more...Waihi Beach Lifeguard Service wins first place in BP Rescue of the Month
Volunteers from Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services have been recognised for the vital part they played in ensuring the body of a 17-year-old caught in a rip and swept out to sea was returned to his family.
Read more...Mass rescue earns second place in BP Rescue of the Month
The rescue of 12 people from a flash rip on Waitangi Day has won Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi second place in the February round of Surf Life Saving NZ’s BP Rescue of the Month competition.
Read more...Sunset Beach volunteers claim third place for rescue of teenagers
Surf Lifeguards who were packing up after a day of patrolling and rescued seven teenage swimmers in serious danger are being recognised for their efforts.
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