Coastguard Whangarei

18/06/2026

09/06/2026

Whangārei Coastguard has successfully completed the three-year engine replacement programme for our rescue vessel, Circa Rescue.

We are extremely grateful to Paul Dunn and the team at Marine North Ltd, Yamaha Motor NZ Ltd, and Coastguard New Zealand for helping bring this project together. Through their support, generous discounts, and financial assistance, this important upgrade was completed at the lowest possible cost to our unit.

From haul-out to splash-back, the entire process ran smoothly. A huge thank you goes to the Marsden Cove Marina hardstand team, the Marine North workshop team, and Abel Marine Ltd for the use of their tent, which allowed work to continue regardless of the weather. Your commitment and willingness to go the extra mile ensured the engine replacement was completed within the scheduled timeframe, and we sincerely appreciate your efforts.

A huge thanks also to crew members John Holley and Graham Teal, who dedicated their time to cleaning, polishing, and touching up the vessel’s hull and antifoul.

As part of the project, we also took the opportunity to assess the long-term condition of Circa Rescue. An ultrasound hull survey was completed by Heath Mabbett of Coast to Coast Marine Surveyors. The findings will provide a solid foundation for future planning as we consider whether to refurbish and refit Circa Rescue or build a new rescue vessel in the years ahead.

With the work now complete, Circa Rescue is back on the water and ready to do what we are passionate about—saving lives on the water.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this project a success.

Marine North, Marsden Cove Marina, , Coastguard New Zealand,

03/06/2026

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17/04/2026

Our colleagues Coastguard Tutukaka are looking for some volunteers to help them with some shore based roles. Contact them if you are interested in finding out more.

Please consider if you can help us or forward to anyone who you think might be interested!

27/03/2026

Congratulations Geoff.

18/02/2026

A huge thank you to Pete from Pete Attwood Garage Doors for providing a top-notch annual service for our large roller doors.

We highly recommend him for all your garage door servicing and installation needs.

18/02/2026

It’s amazing what you learn when you do Day Skipper - even the basics can be real eye-openers. If you’re getting out on the water, this course is one of the best ways to build confidence and keep you and your crew safe.

You can do this course online from home, or in a classroom over a weekend, and you’ll cover everything from:
• the parts of a boat and essential equipment
• handling your boat safely
• reading charts
• understanding tides and weather
• navigational marks
• Maritime Rules
• what to do in an emergency
• and those handy knots we all should know.

If you’ve ever thought about brushing up on the basics, now’s a great time.
Enrol today: boatingeducation.org.nz

16/02/2026

What a fantastic outcome - the Northland region is well represented with winners taking out first and second prize in the summer lottery.
Congratulations to the Whangarei winner.
We can’t wait to deliver that prize 😁 🏆 🛻🚤

🥁 Drum roll please…we’re excited to celebrate our Summer Lottery winners!

A massive congratulations to all our prize winners - and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who grabbed a ticket (or two!). Your support helps ensure we’re always ready to assist water lovers when they need us most!

A special acknowledgement to our incredible Coastguard volunteers across Aotearoa who sold tickets in their communities - rain or shine - and worked behind the scenes to make it all happen. Your dedication and community connection are vital to our work on the water, and we’re deeply grateful.

Winning Tickets:
🏆 Grand Prize – Ford Stormtrak and Haines Hunter SF 545 valued at $225,000
Ticket #114231 – Whangārei

🎣 Prize 2 – Haines Hunter SF 545 valued at $98,000
Ticket #35600 – Kaitaia

🚢 Prize 3 – Croatia River Cruise (or $30,000 cash)
Ticket #80566 – Ōtāhuhu

🌴 Prize 4 – Cook Islands holiday (or cash) valued at $20,000
Ticket #103718 - Whitianga

📺 Prize 5 – Samsung TV package valued at $6,000
Ticket #20231 - Raumati Beach

📱 Prizes 6 & 7 – Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max & Airpods Pro 3 valued at $3,000
Tickets #46855 and #138734

💳 Prizes 8–12 – Prezzy cards valued at $1,000 each
Tickets #33958, #56803, #75352, #121411, #134937

💵 Auto-buyer Prize – $10,000 Cash
Ticket #100166

⭐ Founders Prize – Surfers Paradise holiday valued at $7,000
Ticket #93842

🛟 Unit Sales Prize – Niue Island holiday valued at $10,000
Ticket #27505

All prizes were drawn on 13 February 2026 under Police supervision.

👉 Check all the results - and grab your next shot at winning - in our Captain’s Club Premium Lottery: coastguard.nz/support-the-crew/lottery