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Coastguard have teamed up with Wireless Nation to bring members a special deal on broadband you can use at home, the bach, boat and even vehicles during travel.

A few simple steps to winterise your boat now, can save you a lot of aggravation and expense come summer.

Avoid ruining a day on the water by making sure your battery is in good nick.

If your boat has been laid up over winter, now’s a good time to check over it before you head back out. 

Here's a handy checklist for when it comes to checking the gear aboard your boat.

All VHF radio transmissions in New Zealand are legally required to be individually identifiable, and the best way to do this is with a callsign.

If you're in an emergency and you need to attract attention, you need to know how to use flares safely and effectively.

At Coastguard we’re all about people being responsible boaties, but we also want you to be responsible fishos out there.

You're going to need to know some practical knots for boating.

A lifejacket is only good for saving your – or your child’s – life if it stays on snugly when you need it.

Read our tips on how to best care for your lifejacket over the years.

The role of boatperson is a key one for a safe and enjoyable dive. Establish and agree on a plan before leaving the boat.

A list of handy contact details to make sure you know who to get hold of when out at sea.

Here are three easy ways to keep yourself out of trouble and our marine environment clean.