The lifeguards to patrol the city and Tolaga Bay beaches through the peak summer period during the week have started work. They are pictured with, at left, Nick Wagstaff (assistant lifesaving manager, Eastern Region SLSNZ) and right, Jess Buscke (paid lifeguard service supervisor, Gisborne/Tairāwhiti SLSNZ). The lifeguards are, back row, from left, Sean Gray, Ryder Taylor, Charles Sachs, Tyron Evans, Theo Weatherley and Benjamin Grant. In front, from left, are Sierra Blumfield, Lillian Sustaita, Shaun Neale, Ruby Lobb and Bella Fitzharris-Stevens. (Absent: Hue Cowie, Kerehama Blackman, Costa Blackman, Tawhiri Kirikiri, Hannah Webb and Ella van Kregten). Picture supplied
The week-day paid surf lifeguards have started patrols on Gisborne and Tolaga Bay beaches. They will be on duty until near the end of January.
A 17-strong team of lifeguards were inducted into their roles on Monday and Tuesday, and patrols started yesterday.
“This year we have four lifeguards from the United Kingdom and two from the US in the team,” said SLSNZ club development officer for Gi...
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