24:
513:
SurfCom monitors the region's Radio
Network and ensures Surf Life Saving procedures and minimum standards are being met. Operators process patrol information collected over the radio or the Surf Patrol App and use this to identify beaches that may be in breach of their Patrol Operating Manual or may
517:
SurfCom manages initial inquiries from media and members of the public and package incident information for press releases. It also monitors weather and water-quality updates to ensure lifeguards and the beach-going public are kept safe and up to date about the best places to swim. Operators update
579:
There are five Peer
Support networks in Northern Region including Northland, Rodney, East Coast Auckland, West Coast Auckland and Waikato. Each of these networks has a team of trained Peer Supporters who can be tasked by SurfCom to attend debriefs and support lifeguards involved in a traumatic or
538:
Alpha 1 is the operational call sign for the Duty
Officer based in the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre. Their main role is to support SurfCom Operators and patrols to carry out their duties. During major incidents, the Alpha 1 liaises with other emergency services in the operations room to develop
551:
Delta 1 Northern is the operational call sign for the Duty
Officer rostered as first-responder in Northern Region. If a major incident occurs the Delta 1 can be tasked to support a patrol and be used as a sounding board for a Patrol Captain to bounce ideas off. They also handle on-scene media
399:
The SLSNR Event
Lifeguarding team provide water safety, first aid and course set-up/pack down duties at sporting and lifesaving events. They operate mainly on the water in IRB's along with a team coordinator on the beach. The team's primary roles are setting the race courses and ensuring all
509:
SurfCom
Operators are responsible for tasking assets during an incident including Surf Life Saving patrols, Emergency Callout Squads, Rescue Water Craft, Duty Officers, Peer Supporters and other emergency agencies. Operators also monitor incident information coming through its communication
437:
The Paid
Lifeguard Service employs around 100 lifeguards in seasonal roles stationed at 22 locations around the region. Prerequisites include a high level of fitness, good lifesaving knowledge and current qualifications in First Aid, IRB crewing and a NZ recognised drivers license -
390:
Following recommendations made in the 2020 Support
Services Review, RWCs were moved from being a regional support service to a patrol operations asset with SLSNR helping to facilitate training opportunities and fill gaps in club patrol rosters with members of the regional RWC team.
371:
The
Volunteer Lifeguard Service in Northern Region is made up of 18 clubs that generally patrol their beaches on weekends from Labour Weekend in October to Easter Weekend in April, although a few clubs patrol until Anzac Weekend depending on the conditions and number of beachgoers.
433:
While volunteer lifeguards patrol most weekends during the summer, the Paid
Lifeguard Service patrol weekdays and some public holidays such as Christmas and New Years. Paid lifeguards also work on weekends at locations not patrolled by volunteers such as on Auckland's East Coast.
467:
Surf Lifeguard Instructors bring the Surf to School trailer into schools around the region and deliver water and beach safety messages through interactive presentations and activities. Schools are able to book sessions through the Surf Life Saving Northern Region website
542:
The Alpha 1 is responsible for ensuring lifesaving activity is carried out in accordance with national and regional procedures and for keeping member welfare at the forefront of decision making. They can also act as the media spokesperson for operational matters.
505:
SurfCom is a 24/7 service based out of the Auckland Marine Rescue centre. Its main role is to provide Search and Rescue coordination for surf lifeguards and to act as the communications link between Surf Life Saving Northern Region and other emergency services.
566:
Delta 2's fulfill the same role as a Delta 1 when it comes to assisting patrols. Their callsign is designated by the location they're responding too. For example if the incident is occurring at Raglan, the Duty Officer's callsign would be "Delta 2 Raglan".
400:
participant safety while in/on the water. It is a chance to further develop and diversify your lifeguard skills and improve IRB driving. Skilled First Aiders are an important part of the team who are first responders to incidents during events.
575:
Peer Support is a programme designed to support the welfare of Surf Life Saving members. Peer Supporters provide an ear for members who are having issues in their club or have experienced a traumatic situation through their lifesaving duties.
429:
Over the peak season four Seasonal Paid Lifeguard Supervisors assist in the management and training of PLS lifeguards, with each covering a different section of the region: Northland, East Coast Auckland, West Coast Auckland and Waikato.
492:
There are 18 Search and Rescue Squads in Northern Region that are registered with SLSNZ and the NZ Police. They are able to be tasked 24/7 through SurfCom to incidents occurring at beaches or along the coastline in their local area.
458:
Beach Education is a practical and theoretical programme run by Surf Life Saving instructors at beaches throughout the region. It teaches young people how to be safe near and in the water, and what to do if anything goes wrong.
496:
SAR Squads are made up of senior lifeguards from each of SLSNR's 18 clubs, with the club's SAR Coordinator responsible for organising regular training opportunities and ensuring all members meet SLSNZ's minimum standards.
514:
struggle to meet demand, such as those with low numbers of lifeguards but high beach-user numbers. They are then able to organise additional support for these patrols to ensure they meet the necessary standards.
386:
Rescue Water Craft are jet skis manned by some of Surf Life Saving's most skilled lifeguards. They are able to respond quickly to in-water incidents and also conduct roving patrols in their geographical region.
101:
The organisation currently employs 16 full-time staff as well as more than 100 seasonal roles in the Volunteer Lifeguard Service, Paid Lifeguard Service, Community Education and Search and Rescue Services.
110:
There are currently 22 patrol locations and 18 clubs in Surf Life Saving Northern Region. Season lengths vary from three weeks to 28 weeks depending on beach user numbers and the level of risk.
450:
Northern Region's Community Education programme provides water-and beach safety education in Northland, Auckland and Waikato. It is managed by Northern Region's Community Education Manager.
563:
If a major incident occurs and the rostered Delta 1 is too far away or already dealing with another incident, SurfCom can reflex-task the area's Local Duty Officer network for a Delta 2.
418:
Prior to 2020, Patrol Advocates were known as Patrol Auditors. The name was changed following a membership review which recommended a more constructive approach to the auditing process.
476:
An Auckland-based course designed to build children's confidence in the water and at the beach. The courses consist of five two-hour sessions delivered by Surf Life Saving instructors.
1009:
530:
The Duty Officer service is made up of some of Northern Region's most skilled lifeguards, who lend their knowledge and experience to SurfCom and patrols during major incidents.
484:
Northern Region's Search and Rescue services are designed to support and enhance lifesaving activity on the beaches and are managed by the Search and Rescue supervisor.
378:
Surf Life Saving Northern Region also assists with the provision of lifesaving courses for volunteer members, an area managed by the Training and Development Officer.
754:
696:
583:
Peer Supporters also help organise formal psychological debriefing with trained counselors and educate members on stress reactions and natural coping mechanisms.
426:
The Northern Region Paid Lifeguard Service runs from the first week of December to the first week of March and is managed by the Paid Lifeguard Supervisor.
1160:
522:'s Safeswim website to notify the public of hazards at patrolled beaches such as large swells, strong currents, high winds, jellyfish, sharks or sea lice.
375:
The VLS also incorporates SLSNR's Rescue Water Craft programme, Event Lifeguarding and Patrol Advocates and is managed by the Lifesaving Support Officer.
555:
During the summer season, Delta 1's travel the region visiting volunteer clubs to build rapport, deliver training and discuss operational updates.
44:
40:
62:
817:
33:
415:
Patrol Advocates are a liaison point for clubs who need assistance from Northern Region for equipment, training and information.
852:
408:
Patrol Advocates work with clubs throughout the season to ensure they are meeting the expected minimum standards set down by
439:
409:
79:
247:
160:
200:
184:
317:
243:
876:
900:
353:
347:
166:
1101:
768:
1130:
252:
206:
359:
1040:
335:
305:
224:
87:
954:
748:
690:
138:
82:. As of the 2021/2022 season, it is made up of 18 clubs that look after 22 patrol locations from
126:
91:
601:"Surf Life Saving Northern Region, New Zealand - Surf Life Saving Northern Region, New Zealand"
825:
519:
212:
927:
928:"Surf Life Saving Northern Region, New Zealand - Search and Rescue & Support Services"
144:
329:
311:
39:
It may require cleanup to comply with Knowledge (XXG)'s content policies, particularly
1154:
792:
985:
132:
624:
308:- last patrolled by Oneroa Surf Club in 1932 and later WaitematÄ Surf Club in 1957.
218:
172:
120:
150:
323:
829:
341:
237:
258:
95:
955:"Surf Life Saving Northern Region, New Zealand - Paid Lifeguard Service"
362:- last patrolled by the Northern Region Paid Lifeguard Service in 2018.
356:- last patrolled by the Northern Region Paid Lifeguard Service in 2018.
350:- last patrolled by the Northern Region Paid Lifeguard Service in 2016.
178:
114:
83:
129:- WhangÄrei Heads Volunteer Surf Life Saving Patrol, founded in 1968.
877:"Surf Life Saving Northern Region, New Zealand - Rescue Water Craft"
1010:"WhangÄrei Heads rescue sparks multiple emergency services callout"
901:"Surf Life Saving Northern Region, New Zealand - Event Safety Team"
510:
applications and keep a detailed log of all notable interactions.
156:
209:- Karekare Surf Life Saving Patrol Incorporated, founded in 1935.
600:
196:
190:
1102:"Surf Life Saving Northern Region, New Zealand - Duty Officers"
1064:
769:"Surf lifesaving club at Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, New Zealand"
741:
Between the Flags: 100 Years of Surf Life Saving in New Zealand
683:
Between the Flags: 100 Years of Surf Life Saving in New Zealand
147:- Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service, founded in 1963.
1131:"Surf Life Saving Northern Region, New Zealand - Peer Support"
17:
986:"Surf Life Saving Northern Region, New Zealand - Programmes"
625:"Surf Life Saving Northern Region, New Zealand - Contact Us"
187:- Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving Patrol, founded in 1958.
1041:"Surf Life Saving Northern Region, New Zealand - SurfCom"
193:- United North Piha Lifeguard Service, founded in 1951.
181:- Muriwai Volunteer Lifeguard Service, founded in 1948.
175:- Mairangi Bay Surf Life Saving Club, founded in 1954.
32:
A major contributor to this article appears to have a
552:
inquiries, run debriefs and coordinate Peer Support.
314:- last patrolled by Blockhouse Bay Surf Club in 1943.
922:
920:
141:- Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club, founded in 1930.
169:- Red Beach Surf Life Saving Club, founded in 1953.
135:- RuakÄkÄ Surf Life Saving Patrol, founded in 1960.
221:- Sunset Beach Lifeguard Service, founded in 1957.
344:- last patrolled by WhangÄrei Heads VSLSP in 2009
123:- Surf Life Saving Baylys Beach, founded in 2021.
326:- last patrolled by WaitematÄ Surf Club in 1957.
320:- last patrolled by WaitematÄ Surf Club in 1957.
227:- Raglan Surf Life Saving Club, founded in 1973.
215:- Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi, founded in 1968.
153:- Omaha Surf Life Saving Club, founded in 1989.
8:
78:is the largest of four regions that make up
853:"Surf lifesavers struggling to stay afloat"
338:- last patrolled by Eastern United in 1974.
753:: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (
695:: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (
117:- Far North Surf Rescue, founded in 1989.
63:Learn how and when to remove this message
743:. Wellington, New Zealand. p. 219.
685:. Wellington, New Zealand. p. 223.
592:
773:www.blockhousebayhistoricalsociety.com
746:
688:
332:- last patrolled by Navy SLSC in 1960.
295:Navy Surf Life Saving Club (1956-1960)
280:Milford Girls Surf Club (1932-Unknown)
1125:
1123:
1121:
1096:
1094:
1092:
1090:
1088:
1086:
1084:
1035:
1033:
1031:
1029:
980:
978:
976:
974:
949:
947:
734:
732:
730:
728:
726:
676:
674:
672:
670:
668:
666:
664:
7:
847:
845:
724:
722:
720:
718:
716:
714:
712:
710:
708:
706:
662:
660:
658:
656:
654:
652:
650:
648:
646:
644:
289:Blockhouse Bay Surf Club (1938-1943)
286:Eastern United Surf Club (1934-1974)
261:- Mairangi Bay Surf Life Saving Club
255:- Mairangi Bay Surf Life Saving Club
1161:Surf Life Saving New Zealand clubs
14:
292:Ponsonby Surf Club (1940-Unknown)
277:North Shore Surf Club (1932-1939)
240:- Red Beach Surf Life Saving Club
283:Browns Bay Surf Club (1933-1934)
76:Surf Life Saving Northern Region
43:. Please discuss further on the
22:
797:Red Beach Surf Life Saving Club
274:WaitematÄ Surf Club (1932-1957)
1:
410:Surf Life Saving New Zealand
271:Oneroa Surf Club (1930-1932)
106:Clubs & Patrol Locations
80:Surf Life Saving New Zealand
367:Volunteer Lifeguard Service
248:Orewa Surf Life Saving Club
161:Orewa Surf Life Saving Club
90:on the West Coast and from
1177:
816:Thomas, Abi (2008-12-29).
480:Search and Rescue Services
232:Secondary Patrol Locations
219:Sunset Beach, Port Waikato
201:Piha Surf Life Saving Club
539:search and rescue plans.
300:Historic Patrol Locations
185:Te Henga (Bethells Beach)
488:Search and Rescue Squads
818:"On guard at Matapouri"
115:Paripari Beach, Ahipara
422:Paid Lifeguard Service
306:Oneroa, Waiheke Island
225:Ngarunui Beach, Raglan
1135:www.lifesaving.org.nz
1106:www.lifesaving.org.nz
1045:www.lifesaving.org.nz
990:www.lifesaving.org.nz
959:www.lifesaving.org.nz
932:www.lifesaving.org.nz
905:www.lifesaving.org.nz
881:www.lifesaving.org.nz
629:www.lifesaving.org.nz
605:www.lifesaving.org.nz
41:neutral point of view
739:Harvey, Bob (2010).
681:Harvey, Bob (2010).
580:stressful incident.
1069:www.safeswim.org.nz
446:Community Education
98:on the East Coast.
395:Event Lifeguarding
382:Rescue Water Craft
203:, founded in 1934.
163:, founded in 1951.
73:
72:
65:
36:with its subject.
1168:
1145:
1144:
1142:
1141:
1127:
1116:
1115:
1113:
1112:
1098:
1079:
1078:
1076:
1075:
1061:
1055:
1054:
1052:
1051:
1037:
1024:
1023:
1021:
1020:
1006:
1000:
999:
997:
996:
982:
969:
968:
966:
965:
951:
942:
941:
939:
938:
924:
915:
914:
912:
911:
897:
891:
890:
888:
887:
873:
867:
866:
864:
863:
849:
840:
839:
837:
836:
813:
807:
806:
804:
803:
789:
783:
782:
780:
779:
765:
759:
758:
752:
744:
736:
701:
700:
694:
686:
678:
639:
638:
636:
635:
621:
615:
614:
612:
611:
597:
520:Auckland Council
404:Patrol Advocates
213:Karioitahi Beach
68:
61:
57:
54:
48:
34:close connection
26:
25:
18:
1176:
1175:
1171:
1170:
1169:
1167:
1166:
1165:
1151:
1150:
1149:
1148:
1139:
1137:
1129:
1128:
1119:
1110:
1108:
1100:
1099:
1082:
1073:
1071:
1063:
1062:
1058:
1049:
1047:
1039:
1038:
1027:
1018:
1016:
1008:
1007:
1003:
994:
992:
984:
983:
972:
963:
961:
953:
952:
945:
936:
934:
926:
925:
918:
909:
907:
899:
898:
894:
885:
883:
875:
874:
870:
861:
859:
851:
850:
843:
834:
832:
815:
814:
810:
801:
799:
791:
790:
786:
777:
775:
767:
766:
762:
745:
738:
737:
704:
687:
680:
679:
642:
633:
631:
623:
622:
618:
609:
607:
599:
598:
594:
589:
573:
561:
549:
536:
528:
503:
490:
482:
474:
465:
456:
454:Beach Education
448:
424:
406:
397:
384:
369:
302:
268:
234:
145:Mangawhai Heads
108:
92:WhangÄrei Heads
69:
58:
52:
49:
38:
27:
23:
12:
11:
5:
1174:
1172:
1164:
1163:
1153:
1152:
1147:
1146:
1117:
1080:
1056:
1025:
1001:
970:
943:
916:
892:
868:
841:
808:
793:"Club History"
784:
760:
702:
640:
616:
591:
590:
588:
585:
572:
569:
560:
557:
548:
545:
535:
532:
527:
524:
502:
499:
489:
486:
481:
478:
473:
470:
464:
463:Surf to School
461:
455:
452:
447:
444:
423:
420:
405:
402:
396:
393:
383:
380:
368:
365:
364:
363:
357:
351:
345:
339:
333:
330:Motuihe Island
327:
321:
315:
312:Blockhouse Bay
309:
301:
298:
297:
296:
293:
290:
287:
284:
281:
278:
275:
272:
267:
266:Historic Clubs
264:
263:
262:
256:
250:
241:
233:
230:
229:
228:
222:
216:
210:
207:Karekare Beach
204:
194:
188:
182:
176:
170:
164:
154:
148:
142:
136:
130:
124:
118:
107:
104:
71:
70:
30:
28:
21:
13:
10:
9:
6:
4:
3:
2:
1173:
1162:
1159:
1158:
1156:
1136:
1132:
1126:
1124:
1122:
1118:
1107:
1103:
1097:
1095:
1093:
1091:
1089:
1087:
1085:
1081:
1070:
1066:
1060:
1057:
1046:
1042:
1036:
1034:
1032:
1030:
1026:
1015:
1011:
1005:
1002:
991:
987:
981:
979:
977:
975:
971:
960:
956:
950:
948:
944:
933:
929:
923:
921:
917:
906:
902:
896:
893:
882:
878:
872:
869:
858:
854:
848:
846:
842:
831:
827:
823:
819:
812:
809:
798:
794:
788:
785:
774:
770:
764:
761:
756:
750:
742:
735:
733:
731:
729:
727:
725:
723:
721:
719:
717:
715:
713:
711:
709:
707:
703:
698:
692:
684:
677:
675:
673:
671:
669:
667:
665:
663:
661:
659:
657:
655:
653:
651:
649:
647:
645:
641:
630:
626:
620:
617:
606:
602:
596:
593:
586:
584:
581:
577:
570:
568:
564:
558:
556:
553:
546:
544:
540:
533:
531:
526:Duty Officers
525:
523:
521:
515:
511:
507:
500:
498:
494:
487:
485:
479:
477:
471:
469:
462:
460:
453:
451:
445:
443:
441:
435:
431:
427:
421:
419:
416:
413:
411:
403:
401:
394:
392:
388:
381:
379:
376:
373:
366:
361:
360:Milford Beach
358:
355:
352:
349:
346:
343:
340:
337:
334:
331:
328:
325:
322:
319:
316:
313:
310:
307:
304:
303:
299:
294:
291:
288:
285:
282:
279:
276:
273:
270:
269:
265:
260:
257:
254:
251:
249:
245:
242:
239:
236:
235:
231:
226:
223:
220:
217:
214:
211:
208:
205:
202:
198:
195:
192:
189:
186:
183:
180:
177:
174:
171:
168:
165:
162:
158:
155:
152:
149:
146:
143:
140:
137:
134:
133:RuakÄkÄ Beach
131:
128:
125:
122:
119:
116:
113:
112:
111:
105:
103:
99:
97:
93:
89:
85:
81:
77:
67:
64:
56:
46:
42:
37:
35:
29:
20:
19:
16:
1138:. Retrieved
1134:
1109:. Retrieved
1105:
1072:. Retrieved
1068:
1059:
1048:. Retrieved
1044:
1017:. Retrieved
1013:
1004:
993:. Retrieved
989:
962:. Retrieved
958:
935:. Retrieved
931:
908:. Retrieved
904:
895:
884:. Retrieved
880:
871:
860:. Retrieved
856:
833:. Retrieved
821:
811:
800:. Retrieved
796:
787:
776:. Retrieved
772:
763:
740:
682:
632:. Retrieved
628:
619:
608:. Retrieved
604:
595:
582:
578:
574:
571:Peer Support
565:
562:
554:
550:
541:
537:
529:
516:
512:
508:
504:
495:
491:
483:
475:
472:City Nippers
466:
457:
449:
436:
432:
428:
425:
417:
414:
407:
398:
389:
385:
377:
374:
370:
238:PÄkiri Beach
173:Mairangi Bay
121:Baylys Beach
109:
100:
75:
74:
59:
50:
31:
15:
442:or higher.
354:Brown's Bay
318:Mission Bay
151:Omaha Beach
127:Ocean Beach
53:August 2021
1140:2020-09-19
1111:2020-09-19
1074:2020-09-19
1065:"Safeswim"
1050:2020-09-19
1019:2020-12-13
995:2020-09-19
964:2020-09-19
937:2020-09-19
910:2021-08-11
886:2020-09-19
862:2020-09-19
835:2020-09-19
802:2021-09-07
778:2021-09-07
634:2020-09-17
610:2020-09-17
587:References
440:restricted
348:TÄwharanui
324:Kohimarama
244:Wenderholm
197:South Piha
191:North Piha
139:Waipu Cove
1014:NZ Herald
830:1170-0777
822:NZ Herald
749:cite book
691:cite book
342:MatapÅuri
167:Red Beach
45:talk page
1155:Category
259:Takapuna
253:Long Bay
96:Takapuna
857:Newshub
559:Delta 2
547:Delta 1
534:Alpha 1
501:SurfCom
179:Muriwai
84:Ahipara
828:
336:Torbay
88:Raglan
157:Orewa
826:ISSN
755:link
697:link
94:to
86:to
1157::
1133:.
1120:^
1104:.
1083:^
1067:.
1043:.
1028:^
1012:.
988:.
973:^
957:.
946:^
930:.
919:^
903:.
879:.
855:.
844:^
824:.
820:.
795:.
771:.
751:}}
747:{{
705:^
693:}}
689:{{
643:^
627:.
603:.
412:.
246:-
199:-
159:-
1143:.
1114:.
1077:.
1053:.
1022:.
998:.
967:.
940:.
913:.
889:.
865:.
838:.
805:.
781:.
757:)
699:)
637:.
613:.
66:)
60:(
55:)
51:(
47:.
Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Additional terms may apply.