Water Safety New Zealand issues reminder after 54 drownings this year

Saturday 1 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 1 Nov 2025, 11:03am

Water Safety New Zealand is urging the public to be cautious around water as summer approaches. Following 54 drownings this year, acting chief executive Gavin Walker noted this figure is six fewer than the previous year but remains too high.

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1. RNZSat 1 Nov 2025, 9:28am

   'We all play a part': Water Safety reminds people to take care after 54 drownings this year (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSat 1 Nov 2025, 9:48am

   Water safety reminder after 54 drownings this year (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSat 1 Nov 2025, 11:03am

   'We all play a part': Water Safety reminder after 54 drownings this year (opens in new tab)