Coastguard Sumner volunteer Daniel Manchester has returned from an inspiring trip to California at an international drone technology conference. Daniel and his employer Proform Group were honoured as one of three international finalists for DroneDeploy’s prestigious Guardians of Safety Award. Although not the category winner, Daniel received...

At this year’s Open Day visitors got an up-close look at our operations and enjoyed chatting with our dedicated volunteers. From ‘casualty’ pickups to precision manoeuvres near the breakwater, our live demos showcased the impressive rescue skills of our volunteers. The station tours sparked plenty of great questions about what we do and how we...

Water safety skills are vital for Kiwi kids. Coastguard Sumner recently featured in Stuff's campaign to raise funds to teach 10,000 Kiwi kids safe swimming this summer. Coastguard Sumner's Dave Passmore was interviewed about his experiences helping rescue a 6-year-old boy. The child had been sucked into the rip at Sumner. A local surfer grabbed...