Surf Life Saving New Zealand has the responsibility and commitment to safe guarding the welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people in our care and taking part in surf lifesaving activities. If you have a question or concern about a young person, please, reach out to ask ”Are you OK?”

Any allegation or concern that a child or young person may have been harmed or abused must be taken seriously and dealt with sensitively and promptly. Take care to ensure that the privacy of the victim and any accused person/s is maintained.

• This process is strictly confidential.
• Advise the National or Club Child Protection Officer(s) of the incident
• Follow instructions from SLSNZ’s National Child Protection Officer where necessary.

Contact details for Child Protection at Paekākāriki are:

• Club Child Protection Officer: Chris Eastham (Membership & Wellbeing Coordinator and Nipper Parent) 021 028 85427
• SLSNZ National Child Protection Officer: Scott Weatherall, 027 440 4700, scott.weatherall@surflifesaving.org.nz

You can read our Safeguarding Children Policy and Action Flowchart here.