Three Māori have surfed their way to success in the finals at the NZ Surfing Nationals held at Auckland's Piha Beach. They hope their performance will earn them a selection in the NZ team heading to the world comps this year.
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Waka ama enthusiasts reminded to be vigilant as boat thefts rise
Waka ama enthusiasts are reminding the paddling community to be vigilant as the amount of boat thefts rise during summer and can put a sour spin on your holiday.
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Māori surfers among competition favourites at National Surfing Championships
Three Māori junior surfers are amongst the competition favourites at this year's National Surfing Championships. The preeminent competition got underway at Auckland's Piha beach with the Junior U18s taking to the waters first.
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Traditional waka experience is for everybody
In the Bay of Plenty, a new venture has been launched taking passengers on an ocean-going canoe voyage. They're paying to sail from Tauranga to Coromandel Harbour to experience the excitement of traditional sailing at sea.
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Maritime Police issue safety reminders to divers
Families all over NZ are busy collecting seafood to fill their tables and feed their families over the festive season. This year, the Maritime Police have a few words of encouragement and safety reminders for the divers out there.
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Free course lures women into marine scienes
In the Bay of Plenty, a group of young Māori women have gained diving qualifications thanks to a free course tutored by diving professionals. The initiative was started to encourage the women to pursue skills in marine science.
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NewsNew trial: Immediate fines for boaties without life jackets
Boaties who aren't wearing life jackets whilst on board and those who speed on the water will face a fine of $300 as part of the "no excuses" trial.
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'Swim Reaper' campaign aims to promote water safety
A new campaign has been launched targeting young kiwi males between the ages of 15-34 in an attempt to bring down New Zealand's high drowning rate. The Swim Reaper campaign will be played out on social media.
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Porotī Spring owners angry at light punishment of local farmer
The Māori owners of Poroti Springs are angry a local farmer has been handed a light punishment for damming a stream near the springs. Māori owners say the farmer has been fined $750 and asked to apply for a resource consent for the lake.
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NewsNew online guide to safe swimming
A new feature called Can I Swim Here? on the environmental monitoring website Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) will allow New Zealanders to check the quality of the water at coastal and freshwater swimming sites.
