Surf Life Saving boss pleads for full government fundingRNZ There are calls for more funding for surf lifesavers, with two busy Auckland beaches left without patrols this summer because volunteers have been deployed elsewhere. On Tuesday, Surf Life Saving Northern Region's chief executive Matt Williams called for the government to treat surf clubs as fully-funded emergency services. SIMON MAUDE/STUFF Surf Life Saving New Zealand chief executive Paul Dalton said life saving clubs shouldn't go it alone asking for funding from the new government. SUPPLIED Surf Life Saving Northern Region's Matt Williams, left, said, "It's almost negligent for the government to leave [surf life saving clubs funded] as they are." SUPPLIED Peeni Henare said he will "commit" to discussing "how best" government can support Surf Life Saving New Zealand.

Source: Stuff January 16, 2018 05:15 UTC