The area covered by Coastguard Whakatane extends out beyond White Island and covers a large part of the Eastern Bay of Plenty which includes three sea access areas, Whakatane River entrance, Ohiwa Harbour and the Rangitaiki river entrance at Thornton.
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| Legal Name | Whakatane Volunteer Coastguard Association Inc |
| Charity Number | CC30469 |
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Support the Coastguard and our volunteers in their mission of ‘saving lives at sea’, and get benefits at the same time.
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Increase your knowledge and confidence by completing a boating course.
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No matter your skill set, there’s a place for you in the Coastguard whānau.
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