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| Nickname | Coastguard |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1976 |
| Type | Charitable organisation |
| Purpose | Maritime search and rescue |
| Headquarters | Level 2 3 Solent Street Mechanics Bay Auckland New Zealand |
Region | New Zealand |
Chief Executive Officer | Philip Harkness(Acting) |
Staff | 100+ paid staff |
Volunteers | 2,000+ active volunteers |
| Website | www.coastguard.nz |
The Royal New Zealand Coastguard (informally Coastguard) is the primary civilian marine search and rescue organisation for New Zealand. Unlike a number of other countries, the organisation is a non-governmental, civilian charitable organisation, with no enforcement powers. Uniformed agencies of the New Zealand government, including the police, Maritime New Zealand and customs, manage New Zealand's maritime law enforcement and border control. Coastguard in New Zealand is instead dedicated to search and rescue, education and community engagement.