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
Saturday & Sundays 10:00am - 4.30pm
(until 23 Feb 2025)
Remember to always swim between the patrol flags.
In an emergency, dial 111.
Bay of Plenty & Coromandel Awards of Excellence July 2024
Volunteer of the Year
Andy McDowell
Volunteer Coach of the Year
Christine Nairn
Coach Contribution of the Year
Jonn Ripo
Rookie Lifeguard of the Year
Jayden Harris
FINALISTS
Zoe Rive: U19 Lifeguard and Regional Lifeguard of the Year
Duncan Bentley: Patrol Captain of the Year
Kim O'Leary: Junior Surf Contribution of the Year
Boyd Harris: Examiner 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.
To become a sponsor for the Build Project,
contact Andy at chair@pukehinasurfrescue.co.nz
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