The Kawau Volunteer Coastguard was established in 1998. Based at Sandspit, approximately one hour north of Auckland, the unit has an operational area of Kawau Bay, Kawau Island, Mahurangi Harbour and extending to Te Arai Point out to Little Barrier Island. As the Northern most unit in the Hauraki Gulf, they could be expected to extend to Bream Tail if necessary.

The unit operates an 8.5 metre Naiad, rigid hulled inflatable boat known as Kawau Rescue One. The vessel is kept on its trailer and is launched when required. The unit is always on the look-out for keen and dedicated crew members and anyone interested should contact Richard at the email below.

 Our new boat programme:

What the new boat is going to look like.

Building Progress. Kawau's boat is in the foreground. The other two boats which are identical to ours are for Bay of Islands Coastguard (top) and Waiheke Coastguard (middle)

Progress to date.

Contact:

President: Richard Bray

Email:      rbray@doc.govt.nz

Correspondence please to:
The Secretary
Kawau Volunteer Coastguard Inc
PO Box 399
Warkworth
Email:  kawaucoastguard@yahoo.co.nz
Ph:  09 422 2479

Last updated: 31 August 2009