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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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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...
2019 AGM & Māori Water Safety Mātāpono
We had a great AGM & Māori Water Safety Mātāpono. Congratulations to our Water Safety Champion award winners: Individual Water Safety Champion Award: Danielle Turner & Maree Lloyd Community Water Safety Champion Award: John Walker Find Your Field of Dreams...
WaterSafe Auckland Inc AGM & Matapono
Please join us for the 25th Annual General Meeting of WaterSafe Auckland Inc., also including a focus on our Māori Water Safety Matapono and our annual Water Safety Champion Awards When: 1:30pm - 3.00pm, Monday 2nd December 2019. Where: 85 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven,...
Drowning Prevention Auckland is the winner of the NZ Recreation Aotearoa Innovation Award
Last night, Drowning Prevention Auckland won the Aquatic Innovation Award for its eLearning platform which is a world first. The prestigious award was given at the 2019 New Zealand Recreation Aotearoa Aquatic Awards, held in Queenstown. The annual awards recognise...
Drowning Prevention appoints new Chief Executive
WaterSafe Auckland Inc (trading as Drowning Prevention Auckland) has appointed Nicola Keen-Biggelaar as its Chief Executive. Drowning Prevention board chair Denise Atkins says Nicola brings business acumen in the commercial and ‘profit for purpose’ sector through her...
Mid Winter Forum Presentations
What a great mid winter forum. Thank you to all of the presenters for their insightful presentations. Below is a link to the presentations: Forum Presentations for website
Water Safety Champion Awards 2019 (Taonga Tuku, Whakaihuwaka Wai Haumaru 2019)
Nominations are open for our Water Safety Champion Awards https://www.surveygizmo.com/…/Water-Safety-Champion-Awards-… Purpose: The DPA Water Safety Awards recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated commitment, initiative and leadership in the...
Drowning Prevention Auckland Receives Funding to Create 5 New Lifejacket Hubs
Westhaven, Auckland - Drowning Prevention Auckland has been successful in receiving funding for five lifejacket hubs from Maritime NZ. Auckland is very much surrounded by water environments and a large number of Aucklanders and visitors make use of our water...