Water Safety NZ Endorses Lifejacket Bill

Water Safety New Zealand wholeheartedly supports National MP Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga’s private member’s bill announced today that would see the wearing of lifejackets compulsory for children aged under 15.

WSNZ CEO Matt Claridge says anything that can be done to help stop New Zealanders – especially children – drowning, is a positive move.

“New Zealand’s high drowning toll is a huge issue. We applaud Mr Lotu-Iiga for introducing this bill and will be supporting its progress into law.”

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