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December 17, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Robb Hewitt | Protecting Our Whānau: Staying Safe Around Water This Summer
Protecting Our Whānau: Summer Water Safety with Robb Hewitt. As summer temperatures rise and whānau head to beaches, rivers, lakes […]
March 16, 2026
November 6, 2025 | News
Z Manu World Champs Go Global With Summer Series
Z Manu World Champs return with a summer series across Aotearoa and the Gold Coast, promoting water safety and active lifestyles with innovation and international competitors.
October 14, 2025 | News
Rob Hewitt Urges Kiwi Men to Rethink Water Safety This Summer
As summer nears, Rob Hewitt and Water Safety NZ urge men to rethink water safety. With 76% of boating drownings involving no life jackets, Hewitt shares his survival story and calls for cultural change.
March 26, 2025 | News
Whangārei Council Loses Fluoride Court Battle
The Whangārei District Council has lost its court bid to stop adding fluoride to the city's water.
December 16, 2024 | News
Tragic water deaths spark safety plea
Water Safety New Zealand is urging everyone to think carefully before diving, swimming, or engaging in any water-related activities this summer.
November 13, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Rob Hewitt | Ex Navy Diver and SWIMSAFER Week Ambassador
Rob advocating for water safety and the importance of swimming lessons for all New Zealanders in the hope to lessen similar water emergencies.
October 19, 2023 | News
Māori wardens join water safety promotion
Gisborne’s harbourmaster has teamed up with Māori wardens to promote water safety this summer.
January 27, 2023 | News
Water safety first for long weekend
South Auckland councillor Alf Filapaina want people to take care in and around the water this Auckland Anniversary weekend.
January 24, 2023 | News
Feeding whānau cause for rise in drownings
The head of Water Safety New Zealand says the message doesn't seem to be getting through to older Māori men to keep safe in the water.
December 20, 2022 | News
Drowning death toll will cast pall over Christmas
A stunning prediction for the festive season.
- Radio Waatea is Auckland's only Māori radio station that provides an extensive bi-lingual broadcast to its listeners. Based at Nga Whare Waatea marae in Mangere, it is located in the middle of the biggest Māori population in Aotearoa.
