Tag: maritime_search_and_rescue

NZ First Pledges $12m a Year Boost for Coastguard

16 Oct 2026 8:10 a.m. · Source: New Zealand First

New Zealand First says it will lift Crown funding of NZ Coastguard to 70% of operating costs, an extra $12 million a year, plus reviews of emergency services and volunteer support.

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