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| Abbreviation | SLSNZ |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1 March 1910 |
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | Incorporated Society, Charity |
| Purpose | To protect our community in the water. |
| Headquarters | Wellington |
Region served | New Zealand |
Membership | 18 831 |
President | Marilyn Moffatt [1] |
Main organ | Board of Directors [2] |
Staff | 46 |
| Website | SLSNZ Website |
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is the national association representing 74 Surf Life Saving Clubs in New Zealand.[3] The organisation's motto is 'In it for Life'. This refers to both the long relationship many members have with the organisation, as well as to the organisation's purpose of preventing drowning and injury, thereby saving lives.
Specific New Zealand beaches are patrolled by qualified Surf Lifeguards from mid October until April each year. Red and Yellow flags indicate that a beach is patrolled by Surf Lifeguards. The area of water in between these flags is designated as the safest place to swim on the beach, as well as showing where Surf Lifeguards are patrolling. It is widely publicised that beachgoers should "Swim Between the Flags" in order to be safe while swimming in the ocean.
Surf lifeguards are identifiable by their yellow shirts and red shorts. Surf Life Saving New Zealand is sponsored chiefly by BP, TSB, DHL and Lotto.
