Rivers

Rivers are a living feature of this land we live in and having a healthy respect for them provides a broader understanding of the environment and perhaps gives one pause to stop and think before taking risks.

More people drown in rivers than in any other New Zealand water environment.

Rivers present a completely different range of potential dangers compared to the ocean and swimming pools. The pressure of moving water is constant and can be powerful even if the river looks slow moving and calm.

Rivers unlike surf beaches and off-shore waters have no agencies responsible for rescues so you can easily understand why the need for river safety education is vital.