Become a Volunteer 

Our Unit has many ways to be involved as an active volunteer

Rescue Vessel Crews

Coastguard Lake Taupo operates with three volunteer crews who are on duty one week in three and carry pagers for emergency call outs. Comprehensive training is provided to all suitable applicants who have been accepted to join.

Blue Crew September 2011

Red Crew September 2011

White Crew September 2011

Shore Crew

As well as the above volunteer roles Coastguard Lake Taupo has members involved with Boating Education,  Administration, Maintanence and Public Relations at various open days and the many events through out the year.

Coastguard Lake Taupo Maritime Centre, 14 Rauhotu Street, Taupo

Radio Service

Coastguards Lake Taupo and Turangi support the radio service with their funding of the Mariners Radio which in turn is receiving assistance from Coastguard Eastern Region with VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol). The service monitors Channel 61, and is able to respond to emergency calls, maintain trip reports and broadcast scheduled weather reports. Training and radio sets are provided.

Radio Operator,Richard Rusk (left) receiving Coastguard 5yr Service Award from Baz Kirk (Operation Manager Coastguard Eastern Region).

Lake Watchers

A group of volunteers who live around the edge of Lake Taupo and are able to be called to give assistance by over seeing their portion of the Lake and reporting back to Police.