VHF Radio replacement
We were successful in receiving funding to replace our old analogue VHF Base radios and install a repeater system at Kai-iwi beach
Communication and innovation is the most important element to providing a successful lifesaving service and saving lives.
Upgrading our base radios and expanding our coverage with the repeater is the last phase to upgrade to the digital network provided by SLSNZ, the digital network greatly enhances and secures our network to help our lifeguards save lives.
Air Compressors
In 2020 McDonald Equipment Trade Zone donated two air compressors to help inflate our rescue boats quickly and maintain our trailer tyres. Beforehand we only used foot pumps.
Binoculars
In 2020 Hunting and Fishing donated two Leuopold Binoculars, one for each beach.
Off road Rescue Vehicles
In 2019 we were seeking funding of $35,600 towards two Can-am Defender Rescue Vehicles.
These ATVs are designed for New Zealand conditions and used by surf lifesaving clubs across New Zealand and Australia. They will be kitted with the required features to ensure lifeguards, legality, and safety, provide immediate rescue equipment including our Rescue Inflatable Boats (IRBs) as well as first aid equipment to those in need.
We were successful in receiving the initial from Four Regions Trust and with the additional support of the following local businesses we were able to deploy these vehicles on our beaches.
• Four Regions Trust $ 25,000
• Harrison’s Hire Master $ 1,500
• Mitre 10 Mega Wanganui $ 1,000
• Geoff Davies Builders $ 1,000
• Emmetts Construction $ 1,000
• Drain World $ 1,000
• Bark and Boulders $ 1,000
• Mowhanau Community $ 1,000
• Columbus Cafe $ 1,000
• Amtech $ 500
+ some smaller donations
2019 – 2020 Free Hire Vehicles
Harvey Round Motors have given free us free use of their hire vans so our lifeguards can attend course out of town.
Virginia Lodge Rest Home Donation
Virginia Lodge Rest Home donated us $300 which helped us purchased a new Kneeboard
New Radios
Grass Roots
In 2018 we received $2,482 from Fonterra Grass Roots Fund for two Tait portable handheld Radios
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Kai-iwi Watch Tower
After lengthy discussions, consultation and planning we stated construction on a new Watch tower at Kai-iwi Beach. This gave our lifeguards a base of operations and fixed radio communications and a 360° view of the beach. Before our lifeguards worked out of a Van and a shed. The tower was officially opened on 18th December 2017.
The Kai-iwi Watch Tower was built by local volunteers and sponsored by local business and lead by Mitre 10 Mega
• Mitre 10 Mega
• Bark and Boulders
• Mckee Bobcat Services
• Marine Services Wanganui
• Groper’s Decorating
• Drain World
• Bullocks Ready Mix Concrete
• Owens Curtains Services
• Wight Aluminium Ltd
• Laser Electrical
• Kiwi Lumber
• J A Russell Ltd
• Wanganui Frames and Trusses Ltd
• Display Associates
• Roofing Industries
• IPL Plywood
• Plumbing Services
IRB Package
In 2017 we were successful in receiving $ 20,000 for a new Inflatable Rescue Boat also known as IRB. This included the boat and motor setup.
Whanganui Community Foundation
$2000
G.O.M.E
$500 Donation – First aid equipment
Toyota Vehicle Loan
In 2016 we began at partnership with Wanganui Toyota. The team at Surf Life Saving Wanganui patrol the beaches at both Castlecliff and Mowhanau beaches.
Life Jackets from Spark
Spark Business Hub Wanganui sponsored 12 Life Jackets to the value of $ 2,160
Hunting and Fishing
Hunting and Fishing donated two Binoculars, one for each beach.