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Water Safety Month (New Zealand)

Water Safety Month is held every November in New Zealand to prepare people for summer swimming, boating and time at the beach.

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Last checked20 October 2026
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About the day

Water Safety New Zealand leads the month with partners such as Surf Life Saving New Zealand, Coastguard and Maritime New Zealand, aiming to cut drowning deaths.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
20261 to 30 November 2026New ZealandSet by a fixed rule
20271 to 30 November 2027New ZealandSet by a fixed rule
20281 to 30 November 2028New ZealandSet by a fixed rule

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