Welcome
Pukehina Surf Rescue patrols the busy Pukehina Beach, a popular beach that attracts swimmers, surfers and fishermen from throughout the local Bay of Plenty area, and visitors to the area.
The club patrols the beach on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from December to February.
We are a rescue-focused club, with 60 lifeguards and approx 30 trainees.
Patrol Hours
| 12 weekends from November 8 - February 24 | 10am - 4.30pm |
| October 21 to December 2 | 10am - 2pm Sundays Only |
Awards 2019
New Zealand Service Award
Kevin Barugh
Awards 2018/19 award winners from Pukehina at the Eastern Region Awards of Excellence
Volunteer of the Year
Andy McDowell
U19 Emerging Lifeguard of the Year
Lukas Harris
Patrol Captain of the Year
Andy McDowell
Eastern Region Service Award
Margaret Hinepo Williams
Eastern Region Life Membership
Boyd Harris
Awards 2018
Bay of Plenty Patrol Captain of the Year
Jason Rive
Bay of Plenty Instructor of the Year
Laura-Lee Boxer Paki
Bay of Plenty Examiner of the Year
Boyd Harris
Bay of Plenty Volunteer of the Year
Delwyn Buckton
Regional Servie Award for her long input in the club
Kerry Braugh
Rescue of the Year, while off duty in March, came across a motor accident and provided critical first aid care until ambulances arrived
Andy McDowell
Kirwin Te Hiini
Pukehina Surf Rescue Would Like To Thank Their Major Sponsors
