Police boost water courses

Students taking part in North Rodney Blue Light programmes can continue to enjoy water-based activities after a $1500 donation from the New Zealand Police Managers Guild Trust. The activities involve teaching safety and skills around snorkeling, kayaking, fishing and stand up paddle boarding. “We want people to be able to enjoy their coastal environment,” North Rodney Blue Light community youth coordinator Shane Gould says. The organisation takes about 1000 students a year through its water-based programme. Shane (left) accepted the cheque from Rodney Area Commander Inspector Mark Fergus.