Government Backs Boaties’ Summer Water Safety

Government Backs Boaties’ Summer Water Safety

The Maritime NZ funding consists of $773,000 for 30 community education initiatives focused on small craft users, close-to-shore activities and groups over-represented groups in drowning statistics.

$848K safety funding rolled out to protect boaties during summer peak

New funding aimed at reducing harm in high-risk recreational boating environments is being rolled out nationwide ahead of the busy summer season, with $848,000 allocated to community education and enforcement initiatives. Associate Transport Minister James Meager said the funding, distributed through Maritime NZ, is designed to support locally driven programmes that target areas and groups most at risk on the water. Of the total, $773,000 will f…