Otago Regional Council harbourmaster Steve Rushbrook will be reminding people enjoying the water to be careful and remember their lifejackets. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSONWhile people are enjoying an Otago holiday on the water, the region’s harbourmasters will be out making sure everybody stays safe. Otago Regional Council harbourmaster Steve Rushbrook said he and his colleagues would be on patrol on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and right through the summer holiday period. "Go and play in our beautiful, amazing environment and enjoy your time on the water ... and come home safe." He said he hoped everyone had a great time on the water in Otago this summer, but remembered to stay safe.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 20, 2025 05:22 UTC