Titirangi Volunteer Coastguard

03/08/2026

Nice work from our Manukau Harbour team mates 💪

20/07/2026

Tomorrow night

05/06/2026

Today we marked the passing of former crew member Paul Bolton at service hosted by Paul’s family at the Laingholm Fire station.

Paul was hugely generous with his time as a volunteer giving 13 years of service to Coastguard Titirangi at the same time as giving over 50 years to Langholm Fire as well service to Laingholm Cliff Rescue and LandSAR.

Paul is remembered a valued senior crew member and a mentor to so many.

Paul will be greatly missed by his family and his community.

Rest easy Paul.

31/05/2026

This was definitely a big night for our crew.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/decades-of-preventable-deaths-on-aucklands-manukau-harbour-sparks-call-for-tougher-lifejacket-rules/VO2NSAVG3FG47LSGW5BVJIKAPA/ Compulsory lifejackets: Decades of drownings on Auckland’s Manukau Harbour spark call for change

30/05/2026

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/what-its-like-falling-overboard-in-manukau-harbour-without-a-lifejacket/UYVH7BFCRNG63P3P5ZGD44UPCQ/ What it’s like falling overboard in Manukau Harbour without a lifejacket

Tom Rose tested the case for tougher lifejacket laws by taking a dive without one.

12/03/2026

21/02/2026

Massive thank you again to Chesters Plumbing & Bathroom for your continued support of Titirangi Coastguard. Plenty of fish caught too!

05/02/2026

Waitangi Day is here, and it’s traditionally one of the busiest times of the year on the water.

Last Waitangi weekend, we hit a record number of bar‑crossing Trip Reports - will Aotearoa beat it this year?

As we come together to reflect on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and enjoy time with friends and whānau, our Operations Centre is already seeing a surge in Trip Reports - a great sign that boaties are planning ahead before they head out.

If you’re joining the crowds on the moana today, remember:
🦺 Always wear a lifejacket.
📲 Log your trip using the free Coastguard App or by VHF radio.
📞 Take two forms of waterproof communication — VHF, a fully charged mobile phone, or a beacon (PLB or EPIRB).
☁️ Check the marine weather before you go and while you’re out.

Stay safe and have a great Waitangi Day.

Hari te Rā o Waitangi.

24/12/2025

Christmas on the water? 🎅 The best gift you can give your whānau is getting home safely – lifejackets on, gear checked, and plans shared.

And while many are unwrapping gifts today and having a good feed, some of our incredible volunteers are ready to ditch their pavlova and leave their presents behind to respond if needed.

❤️ From all of us at Coastguard – Meri Kirihimete (Merry Christmas), and stay safe!