Kawau Volunteer Coastguard

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.
Kawau Rescue was officially launched in 2010 it is a 10.3 meter Naiad running twin 315 Yanmar diesel engines each powering a Hamilton Jet unit.

Operating from Sandspit, Kawau Rescue is kept on its trailer and is launched when required.

As volunteers we are on call 24/7 covering a large area from Whangerei to Whangaparoa.

If you are interested in learning more about coastguard or joining our great team of volunteers contact unit President Luke McCarthy, 021 263 1586 or via email, luke.mccarthy@vodafone.co.nz