Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club

30/09/2026

Good job Nic Proffit, Lachie Falloon, Scott Pitkethley and Joe Williams who were quick to jump into action to help the crews get back to shore. It's awesome to know the training our guards do year in year out comes in handy even when not on patrol! Thanks guys, 12 people home safe💙💛

Kaiaponi Waikanae volunteer patrols begin on Sunday, 1st November. If you see anyone in trouble out of patrol times, remember to call 111 and ask for police.

Twelve paddlers made it safely back to shore after their wakas upturned landing them in the sea near the mouth of the Tūranganui River.

Inspector Tony Turner, Acting Tairāwhiti Area Commander, says Police were called to 'The Cut' at Waikanae Beach in Gisborne just before 7am on Saturday.

"On arrival Constable Falloon saw multiple people in the water about 100 metres from the shore.

"Six were exiting from the shoreline on arrival and the other six were still in the water."

While talking to bystanders, the six people in the water started to put their hands up signalling to the beach.

"Constable Falloon, who is a member of the nearby Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club, utilised some equipment from the club and paddled out to assist."

Thankfully, the paddlers were wearing life jackets.

"All twelve people made it back to the beach safely.

"He was assisted by another Surf Life Saving member and an off-duty officer."

This is a timely reminder that conditions on the water can change quickly, and even a short time in cold water can be dangerous.

If you're heading out on the water, wear a properly fitted life jacket, check the weather and marine conditions, and let someone know where you're going and when you'll be back.

23/09/2026

75th AGM Notice, we'd love to see you there for a catch up yarn!

22/09/2026

Congratulations Nigel Hope 🎉 you do so much for the club so a very well deserved acknowledgement!! A big thank you to the Gisborne Volunteer Centre and Bollywood Restaurant for the opportunity to hooray this legend! 💙💛

🎉Volunteer of the Month🎉

Congratulations to Nigel, our Volunteer of the Month for August.

Nigel was nominated for the time and effort he gives with Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club, looking after the rescue boats, training lifeguards and drivers, and guiding volunteer lifeguards as an instructor and Patrol Captain. His nominator said it succinctly with “He’s a legend!”.

Thank you, Nigel! Your mahi positively impacts so many.

A big thank you also to Bollywood Star Restaurant Gisborne for treating our deserving volunteers each month.

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19/09/2026

IRB Engine Workshop day! Thanks to everyone who rocked up to help make sure the motors are in tip top, rescue ready condition for the season! Always great to catch up with the legend himself, Dave Hickey, thanks for bringing the wisdom and the spares Dave😎🙌 it was nice to have Pete and some of the Uawa SLSC crew here too👍👍
Summer is juuuuust around the corner🌞

03/09/2026

Times running out to join our team of legends!
Contact the Club Manager to ask questions or register... [email protected]

The first SLA/PS exam date is set for the 30th/31st October!
👉Who wants to join our awesome team?
👉Maybe you know someone who would be interested?
👉Adults, join in and support your 14+ year old kids!
👉Training will start in mid/late September.

Please share this with your networks and get registrations or questions in to me at [email protected]

27/08/2026

Always glad to be able to share our beautiful building with local organizations! We hope you had a productive morning and look forward to hosting you here again.

27/08/2026

Congratulations to our awesome team on a fantastic weekend of racing! Here are the final standings and all the overall age group placings, great effort guys👏👏

27/08/2026

Get ready for a packed season of surfy goodness here in the ER!!🌞🌊🌞🌊🌞

26/08/2026

Fantastic effort team💙💛

23/08/2026

Day two ✔️ a swag more medals, amazing efforts from the whole team, support, fun, camaraderie, fantastic team culture and smiles all round💙💛
Well done swimmers, thank you Cole and the team of helpers and officials (including our own Eric, Liz, Aengus and Ruby!) thank you Kim for being a top notch parent helper and thank you families for your poolside cheering, positivity and support🙌
Who's up for Nationals next??!😃👍