After 12 years, Coastguard's flagship Old4New campaign has become a key fixture in the diaries of boaties across Aotearoa New Zealand. And it's back again this summer.
We've teamed up with our amazing partners Hunting & Fishing NZ and Hutchwilco to remove old, damaged or ill-fitting lifejackets from Kiwi boats, garages and homes, to upgrade them for safer, modern and fit-for-purpose Hutchwilco lifejackets at a discounted price.
Simply bring in your old, damaged or ill-fitting lifejackets to any one of 40 Hunting & Fishing NZ stores across Aotearoa from 16 Nov 2026 until 1 Feb 20271 and purchase a new Hutchwilco lifejacket2 at a discounted price.
1. Offer available for a limited time only. No trade-in, no discount.
2. Applies to a select range of Hutchwilco lifejackets as shown below.
Focused on saving lives
Old4New is one of Coastguard’s flagship water safety initiatives. With the support of our key partners, we’ve built a strong legacy of keeping thousands of Kiwis safer on the water.
The new lifejacket rule, which came into effect on 9 Oct 2026, means that everyone in New Zealand on a recreational craft 6 metres or under now has to wear a lifejacket while it’s underway. That includes boats, kayaks, paddleboards, jet skis and dinghies. So, it’s the perfect time to make sure all your lifejackets are up to the job.
OVER 25,900 lifejackets
Since we started Old4New back in 2014, we’ve helped thousands of Kiwis trade up their old or damaged lifejackets for new ones.
Wearing a lifejacket is one of the simplest ways to stay safe on the water, and since 2014, more than 25,900 Kiwis have purchased a new Hutchwilco lifejacket as part of Old4New.
Last summer boaties and water enthusiasts made the most of Old4New and purchased over 1,900 new lifejackets. This season, with your help, we’d love to beat that.
| RRP | O4N | Save! | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | $109.99 | $89.99 | $20 |
| Child XXS - M | $109.99 | $89.99 | $20 |
| Adult XS - L | $119.99 | $99.99 | $20 |
| Adult XL - XXL | $129.99 | $109.99 | $20 |
| RRP | O4N | Save! | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child S - M | $99.99 | $79.99 | $20 |
| Adult XS - L | $104.99 | $84.99 | $20 |
| Adult XL - XXL | $114.99 | $94.99 | $20 |
| RRP | O4N | Save! | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child M | $149.99 | $124.99 | $25 |
| Adult XS - L | $159.99 | $134.99 | $25 |
| Adult XL - XXL | $169.99 | $144.99 | $25 |
| RRP | O4N | Save! | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Navy - Fits Most Adults | $159.99 | $129.99 | $30 |
| Manual Charcoal - Fits Most Adults | $159.99 | $129.99 | $30 |
| Manual Pink - Fits Most Adults | $159.99 | $129.99 | $30 |
| Manual Camo - Fits Most Adults | $159.99 | $129.99 | $30 |
| Manual Black - Fits Most Adults | $159.99 | $129.99 | $30 |
| RRP | O4N | Save! | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Automatic - One Size Fits Most (Adult) | $199.99 | $169.99 | $30 |
| RRP | O4N | Save! | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Super Comfort - One Size Fits Most (Adult) | $189.99 | $159.99 | $30 |
Being out on the water is awesome. Wind in your hair and sun on your face. But, when it all turns pear-shaped, not so much. Things can get sketchy real quick. Our oceans, lakes and rivers are taonga, treasures. But they come with risks.
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Have a question? Below are a few answers that may help.
Yes, this offer is only available from16 November 2026 until 1 February 2027 at any one of 40 Hunting & Fishing NZ stores across Aotearoa.
Hunting & Fishing NZ have 40 stores across Aotearoa. Visit the Hunting & Fishing's store locator
With Old4New, you can save between $20 and $30 on a selected range of Hutchwilco lifejackets when you trade in your old or unsafe lifejacket.
No, unfortunately you can’t buy discounted Hutchwilco lifejackets online, as you need to bring your old or unsafe lifejacket into a Hunting & Fishing NZ store to take advantage of this offer.
The aim of this campaign is to remove unsafe lifejackets from Kiwi boats, garages and homes across Aotearoa, and upgrading them for new, modern and fit-for-purpose lifejackets. To do that we need you to bring in your old lifejackets so that we can test them and then either safely dispose of them or redistribute them, if they pass a buoyancy test.
There’s no limit. Each lifejacket you upgrade will entitle you to a discount on one new Hutchwilco lifejacket.
Trade-in as many as you like!
Yes! The main thing is that you walk away with the best lifejacket to suit your on-water activity and help you get the most out of your time on the water.
Our mission is to keep Kiwis safe on the water.
We’ve got a range of Hutchwilco lifejackets available to purchase from Hunting & Fishing NZ stores. These lifejackets cater to infants, kids and adults, so we’ve got you covered.
View the range here
We have foam, buoyancy vests and inflatable options available.
Wearing a lifejacket you’ve had for 20 years can be risky for several reasons.
Over time, materials like foam, fabric, webbing, and straps can degrade, especially with exposure to sunlight, saltwater, and humidity. Even if it looks okay on the outside, its buoyancy and strength might be compromised.
Additionally, lifejacket standards have changed over the years. Newer models are designed with improved flotation, comfort, and safety features. A 20-year-old lifejacket might not meet these updated standards, which could make it less effective in an emergency.
For you and your whānau’s safety, it pays to replace it with a newer, more reliable model.
Yes, you can purchase a Hutchwilco lifejacket from Hunting & Fishing NZ but unfortunately, you won't qualify for the discount.
If you don’t have an old lifejacket to trade in but want to get set for summer with a new one, all lifejackets will be available at the normal retail price listed within the store.
If you do end up in the water, the buoyancy of a lifejacket can be quite strong. Any movement inside the lifejacket can result in it ‘riding up’ – in extreme cases the lifejacket can slip right over your head. A thigh strap anchors the lifejacket to your body and attaches to the front and back of your lifejacket with a strap around your thigh to prevent the lifejacket from going anywhere. An ergonomic thigh strap is built into the Mariner Classic and the 170N Inflatable models.
The lifejackets that are traded in will be collected and transport to Regional Council Harbourmasters in Canterbury, Wellington & Waikato who will test each lifejacket for buoyancy. If they pass the test, they will be redistributed to the wider boating public, but if they fail, they will be safely disposed of and removed from circulation.
A special thanks to our Regional Council Harbourmaster mates for supporting this initiative.
You can call the Coastguard Customer Care team at 0800 BOATIE (0800 262 843) or drop into your local Hunting & Fishing NZ store. Find your local store here.
Coastguard is a charity powered by volunteers. Your support can help make boating safer for all Kiwis.
