All assisted vessels and persons on board returned safely to port. 05 Oct. Power-boat. Flat batteries. 2 POB. 4nm SSE of...

AUGUST 2017. All assisted vessels and persons on board returned safely to port. 12 Aug 3 solo Kayakers caught in...

Land-based radio operations personnel assisted with two of the following incidents: 04 July Launch struck rocks at marina...

Coastguard Eastern Region - Home Radio Operators Needed! Coastguard Eastern Region is in need of volunteers for our Regional Radio Room...

All assisted vessels and persons on board returned safely to port. 04 June Launch. Mechanical problem. 4 P.O.B. Mataora Bay,...

Coastguard Whangamata advise the following upcoming courses. Any boatie who is a bit nervous of using the radio and lodging a trip report...

Many Congratulations to 5 of our trainee crew who became “Operational” following an exam last night. Wayne Rymill Allen Watson Greg...

COASTGUARD WHANGAMATA CALLOUTS April 2017. All assisted vessels and persons on board returned safely to port. 01 April...

Lifejackets are a vital piece of safety equipment when on or near the water. Evolution in design has led to a range of lifejacket styles...

Incredibly beautiful beach service this morning for Anzac Day. G J Gardner Ranger escorted 2 Surf Patrol IRB's from behind Clarke Island...

To the Ocean Sports Club for the donation to Coa st Guard from their recently held Spear Fishing competition. The fish were auctioned...

March 2017. All assisted vessels and persons on board returned safely to port. 06 March Launch. Anchor rope fouled...

Our new boat has now been turned over and work is progressing.

How exciting. Our new Rescue Boat is being turned over tomorrow. Good progress has been made and all our plans and dreams are coming...

Never assume because it is blowing 40 knots, gusting 50 knots, that Coast Guard Whangamata are doing nothing. The crew were out on G J...

February 2017 All assisted vessels and persons on board returned safely to port. 10 Feb ...

Last night, I had the pleasure of being on board G. J. Gardner Ranger to witness the crew taking part in the compulsory annual In Water...

We took some of our radio operators out today for an Orientation Cruise on G J Gardner Ranger. Fabulous day for it. Instructive and...

COASTGUARD WHANGAMATA CALLOUTS December 2016 All assisted vessels and persons on board returned safely ...