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Sam talks to Steve Bloxham from Auckland Council about Pool Safety
Leilani talks about our New Settler Programme
Sarah Shares our Youth's Views on Drowning
Clayton talks about Kai Gathering with his elder brother Manu Wikaira and his friend Joseph Rawiri
Teresa talks to Mick Kearney from SLSNZ about Public Rescue Equipment (PRE)
Nicola talks to Harry and Clayton about their community programmes
Sarah talks to Victoria from North Piha SLSC about being a lifeguard
Harry talks to Stuart Leighton from Auckland Council about Rock Fishing
James talks to Jonathan from Aakron Xpress and Sarah from Coastguard Boating Education about Boat Safety
Tom talks to Stuart Leighton from Auckland Council about our Coastal Awareness Course
Dr Kevin Moran talks about water competence
Keeping under 5s safer in, on and near water.
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Engaging Newly Settled New Zealanders in Water Safety
At the end of March one of our Aquatic Educators, Leilani Fuemana, presented at the Virtual Pre-Conference Global Injury Prevention Showcase for 2021. Drowning prevention was a key focus of the showcase. Leilani talked to participants about Drowning Prevention...
New Early Childhood e-Learning module
On the eve of a nationwide strategy being released to tackle the country’s drowning statistics, Drowning Prevention Auckland is seeking to highlight the dangers that tamariki can get into without raising an alarm. The New Zealand Water Safety Sector Strategy 2025 will...
Diving Safety at Waitangi
The Drowning Prevention Auckland team were lucky enough to spend a week in Northland for a Waitangi Water Safety promotion, alongside Water Safety New Zealand this February. The week was built around manaakitanga and rangatiratanga with a focus on educating whānau to...
Splash Breakaway
The Splash Break-away Holiday Programme was designed to work with youth aged between 11- 17 years to stop preventable drownings from happening. The programme focuses on building tamariki and rangatahi water competence, rather than focusing on swimming skills alone. It...
Early Childhood Water Safety Education Programme
As children become mobile they begin to explore their surroundings, however their sense of curiosity and adventure is not matched by an understanding of the possible risks and dangers. Drowning Prevention Auckland offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to learn...
Let’s Prevent Further Rock Fishing Deaths
Auckland’s wild and unpredictable West Coast has claimed the lives of two people who were swept off the rocks this week, prompting Drowning Prevention Auckland to kick start its summer rock fishing awareness campaign early. Five fishers lost their lives off Auckland’s...
2020 Annual General Meeting & Forum
2pm, Thursday 26th November 2020 85 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland AGENDA 2.00pm: Welcome 2.10pm: Updated Strategy 2.25pm - 3.30pm: Forum on CPR 3.30pm: Annual General Meeting Agenda • Welcome. • Apologies. • Confirmation of Quorum. • Confirmation of the Minutes...
DPA Covid-19 Programme Table
We are keeping drowning prevention education alive! At Alert Level 2.5, the majority of our programmes are able to be delivered in some capacity. This table hopefully shows what we are able to deliver at the different Covid-19 levels. We will keep up communication...
Drowning Prevention Auckland is the official ambassador for Aakron Xpress boats, outboards and trailers
Drowning Prevention Auckland (DPA), the lead agency for water safety coordination and education in the Auckland region, is proud to announce the sponsorship agreement it has with Aakron Xpress. Aakron Xpress is New Zealand’s premium dealer of Highfield Boats New...