Welcome to
Pukehina Surf Rescue
We exist to prevent harm, injury and drowning
on Pukehina Beach.
We are here to protect our community — any time of day.
Call us on (07) 533 3934 if someone appears to be in trouble, someone is missing, or if you spot any hazards along Pukehina Beach.
Stay safe and remember to swim between the flags.
Patrol Hours
Voluntary Patrol
Sundays 10am - 4:30pm
(15th Nov 2020 - 29th Nov 2020)
Saturday & Sundays 10am - 4.30pm
(5th Dec 2020 - 28th Feb 2021)
Regional Patrol
Weekdays 10am - 6:00pm
(21st Dec 2020 - 29th Jan 2021)
Remember to always swim between the patrol flags.
In an emergency, dial 111.
2020 Awards
Bay of Plenty and Coromandel Awards of Excellence 2020
Josh Russell
Patrol Captain of the Year
Boyd Harris
Volunteer of the Year
Volunteer Coach of the Year
Emma Russell
U19 Emerging Volunteer Lifeguard of the Year
Christine Nairn
Eastern Regions Service Award
Finalists
Pukehina Surf Rescue, Patrol Club of the Year
Andy McDowell, Volunteer Lifeguard of the Year
Boyd Harris, Examiner of the Year
Andrew Callaway, Regional Lifeguard of the Year
What's On
Keen to get involved?
Volunteer
Pukehina Surf Rescue is always interested in hearing from people wanting to volunteer. We welcome all enquiries. Get in touch »
Volunteer Lifeguard
Our volunteer lifeguards are committed to protecting our beach from injury, harm and drowning. We have four rostered patrol teams over summer. More info »
Junior Surf
Our Junior Surf programme for 4-13 year olds builds water confidence, surf safety awareness and technical abilities in the surf. More info »
Club House Build Project
The new build design will enable Pukehina Surf Rescue to better serve the growing number of visitors to Pukehina Beach.
Support from the local community and businesses is crucial to raise funds for the new build.
Our Community of Sponsors
Thank you. We couldn't do it without your support.
Our sponsors »
Pukehina Surf Rescue
Pukehina Parade
RD 9
Te Puke 3189
Contact
admin@pukehinasurfrescue.co.nz
(07) 533 3934
Postal:
Pukehina Surf Rescue
PO Box 82
Te Puke 3153