Surf lifeguards in the northern region of New Zealand performed 150% more “preventable” rescues this long weekend than the previous Auckland Anniversary holiday, Stuff reports. “As water sports become more affordable and trendy, everyone is swimming, boogie boarding or paddling,” says Chief executive of Surf Life Saving Northern Region, Matt Williams. “We want everyone to enjoy the coastline, but we want people to be doing it safely.”

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