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To lead in the delivery of water safety services to our local community

Values:
~ Friendship, camaraderie & family
~ Develop, train and recognise
~ Operating with integrity, respect and accountability
~ Achieving through commitment, passion, pride and professionalism
~ Team above self
~ Sack up or Pack Up

10/11/2025

🚨 Callout – 9 November 2025, 1937hrs 🚨

Last night, our Counties Energy SAR squad was called out again to reports of two people in trouble in the water. The crew responded immediately, and thankfully, the pair had managed to self-rescue before things worsened.

Lifeguards administered first aid at the scene, established a landing zone for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, and supported ambulance staff until both patients were stable and able to leave the beach safely.

We cannot stress enough how important it is to swim at lifeguarded beaches when the flags are up and lifeguards are on patrol. 🌊
Never test your limits — and remember: if in doubt, stay out.

A big thank you to everyone involved in last night’s response including local police and fire, teamwork in action keeping our coastline safe. ❤️💛

09/11/2025

🌊 Real Test for the New Building Last Night 🌊

Last night the new facility got put to the test when three people got into trouble after hours on a dangerous part of the beach.

Three separate parties had gone swimming well after patrol had finished and on a low tide, which was just enough to suck them out through a hole north of the surf club. Thankfully, Surf Lifeguards responded quickly to the callout, with a couple of our Counties Energy SAR Squad members staying at the club and able to get things moving fast.

This was a timely reminder that conditions can change quickly, and even familiar spots can become hazardous outside of patrol hours.
Three people were briskly collected by guards, 2 in an IRB and 1 swimming and returned to shore safe and sound. All 3 patients left the beach in a stable condition.

A stark reminder to please not exceed your limitations , and if in doubt, stay out.

Volunteer patrols are on now until Easter from 11am till at least 4pm each weekend.

08/11/2025

🚨Brand New Digs Officially Opened 🚨

Saturday 1st November saw our new clubrooms officially opened by our original founding members and what a spectacular day it was.

19 years of planning, hard work and dedication by volunteers has finally paid off an our West Coast Training Facility has been completed.

A huge shout out to Pukekohe Builders for a stellar effort of pulling off our vision and for producing this stunning building. We are forever thankful you made our dream a reality.

Enjoy the photos from the opening
📸credit to the wonderfully talented Kasia Coe

05/11/2025

❤️🖤🤍 What a weekend! ❤️🖤🤍
Thank you to every person who came out this weekend and helped us celebrate the opening of our new surf club building. It was lovely to enjoy this occasion with a lot of old and new faces.
Stay tuned for the official photos from Saturday coming out later this week that showcase the day and all its glory.
While you wait, why don’t you check out a bit of what happened on Sunday at our open day that was all captured on Seven Sharp.
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/seven-sharp?fbclid=IwVERDUAN32xxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe8icUnDQ8SwKCAkooJ43XX-cz9WtuWDEpxzlVcfzHhJUVV6TV-4jTjgdNqHs_aem_pJWuo0EZlzVsIDGmNmr1tg

30/10/2025

🚨 REMINDER - club open day 🚨

It’s time!!! Grab your friends, grab your family, go on grab anyone you know and come check out the new Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi Club House.

If you’ve followed us for a while you’ll know it was a long journey to get to where we are today but the hard mahi has paid off so come and celebrate the opening of our new Summer home with us!!

Our members will be out in force to show you around and give insight into what different areas of the building will be used for.

2nd of November, put it in your calendars because we can’t wait to see you there!

28/10/2025

🌊 Bronzie Training in Full Swing! 🌊

Our next generation of lifeguards are hard at work, training up with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to keep our West Coast community safe. 🛟

From rescues and first aid to fitness and teamwork, these future lifeguards are putting in the mahi and embodying what it means to be part of our surf lifesaving whānau. 💛❤️

We can’t wait to see them out on patrol soon, helping to protect our beach and the people who love it.

22/10/2025

Patrol Season is Back at Karioitahi Beach!

Summer is just around the corner, and our amazing volunteer lifeguards are back on patrol from this Labour Weekend!

🕚 Patrol Hours: 11am – 4pm
📅 Days: Saturday, Sunday & Monday

Whether you’re heading down for a surf, a swim, or just to enjoy the sunshine — make sure you swim between the red and yellow flags and look out for one another.

A huge thank you to our dedicated lifeguards for giving up their time to keep our community safe.

19/10/2025

New Clubhouse Blessed, Immediately Put To Action.

On Saturday 18th October a beautiful dawn blessing of Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi’s (SLSK) new clubhouse took place. This was led by Matua Riki and whānau from Ngāti Te Ata with clubbies and local contractor’s involved with the build in attendance.

Shortly after the ceremony, the Counties Energy SLSK Search & Rescue Squad was activated, following reports of a capsized boat with three people in the water near the Waikato River entrance.

Some of the Counties Energy SLSK SAR Squad were still at the clubhouse after the blessing, that enabled a quick response to the incident unfolding approximately 8 km south.

Upon arrival at the scene, Kariaotahi Surf Lifeguards promptly started providing assistance and first aid to the three casualties. Police Eagle helicopter along with Rescue Helicopters from Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga arrived on scene shortly after, as well as Hato Hone St John. The patients were airlifted to hospitals to provide the urgent advanced care they needed.

Tragically, one person did not survive. Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi extends its deepest thoughts to all those involved, their families, and everyone affected by this tragic event.

A Rāhui has been placed on the coast from the Waikato river mouth to the surf club and we will advise more information on this and the length of the rāhui once we know.

10/10/2025

With just 4 weeks to go until we move out into our new clubhouse, we thank everyone who's helped with our temporary clubhouse container setup.
Your support has kept us fully functional and operational. Special shout-out to
,South Auckland Crane Hire, HEB Construction, and Kaiwai Point and Tana Scaffolding - we couldn’t have done it without you!

05/10/2025

It’s time!!! Grab your friends, grab your family, go on grab anyone you know and come check out the new Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi Club House.

If you’ve followed us for a while you’ll know it was a long journey to get to where we are today but the hard mahi has paid off so come and celebrate the opening of our new Summer home with us!!

Our members will be out in force to show you around and give insight into what different areas of the building will be used for.

2nd of November, put it in your calendars because we can’t wait to see you there!

30/09/2025

🌊✨ Celebrating Our New Life Members ✨🌊

At our AGM on Sunday, we had the honour of awarding Life Membership to two outstanding members whose dedication, passion, and service have left an incredible mark on our club.

Becoming a Life Member is the highest recognition we can give, and it reflects years of commitment both on and off the beach. We are proud to welcome Chris Parker & Shannon Swann into this special group.

Thank you for your tireless contribution, leadership, and the example you continue to set for us all. Your impact will be felt for generations to come.

Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved achievement! 👏👏

21/09/2025

Team Kariaotahi has returned home from the 30th edition of the 90 Mile Classic IRB Challenge this weekend. Special shout out to Far North Surf Rescue's awesome team of volunteers who do a fantastic job at putting on this event 30 times!

The race ran from the northernmost point of 90 Mile Beach, around Matapia Island, to the finish line at Ahipara with challenges along the way.

The sun was shining, but the surf was chunky and the tide very low, which made for a bumpy ride for our two SLSK crews, who both put in a shift 💪

⚫️ Brad, Theo, Chris: 6th place
🔴 Sam, Jess, Danika: 24th place (top women's crew)

👀 Seven Sharp had the cameras out covering the event, keep an eye out Tuesday night.

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End Of Kariaotahi Road
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Telephone

+6492358470

Website

http://www.kariaotahi.org.nz/

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