New Zealand Stand Up Paddling Inc

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Tell someone!

This is such an easy thing to do - but it’s so often overlooked. If you’re going out for a paddle, just let someone onshore know - with a return time. If you do get [...]

IMPORTANT: NZSUP National Distance race Oct 31st – Time Change and possible course Change!

New start time 10am to coincide with High Tide At the moment the wind is looking northerly, so the course will change accordingly: paddlers will paddle up the coast, completing an upwind/downwind course. However [...]

Carry Communications!

What will you do if you are out on your paddleboard and you get into difficulties - or you find someone else in difficulties? Can you communicate? It’s an essential part of SUP safety. Last [...]

Know the conditions, before you go out!

There’s absolutely no excuse for not knowing the weather/water condition before you go paddleboarding - it’s all right there on your phone. KNOW what strength and direction the wind is going to be. If it’s [...]

NZSUP inc campaigns on behalf of all paddleboarders in New Zealand on matters of safety, legislation and all other aspects of negotiation and liaison with other governing bodies. NZSUP organises the national race championships and teams for international events, and oversees SUP schools and instruction in New Zealand.

NZSUP Inc is a member of the New Zealand Safer Boating Forum, a formal network representing a cross-section of national and regional government agencies, local body groups, organisations and the marine industry, involved in promoting recreational boating safety in New Zealand. Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) leads the Forum and works with Forum members to coordinate safe boating activities.

NZSUP Inc is a member of Water Safety NZ (WSNZ). Water safety NZ is an incorporated society with charitable status that contributes to strategy and promotion of water safety to our paddle sports community. WSNZ is also a member of the Safer Boating Forum mentioned above.

NZ SUP is a voluntary organisation, and relies upon the generous sponsorship of its sponsors and supporters.

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Saxe Coburg Ltd

Our Goal Is To Produce Positive Returns For All Of Our Clients In All Market Conditions

At SCL, our ultimate aim is to win the trust of our clients. This feeling of trust may take years to achieve, but it is the true test of a job well done. Our goal is to produce positive returns for our clients in all market conditions. We aim to protect capital first and foremost, and with this underlying objective, to find investments and build portfolios which can generate growth and income above that on offer through bank deposits. Over the last ten years under Mark’s direction, we have been successful in shielding clients’ portfolios from the two major crises which have impacted investors, the GFC and the collapse of the New Zealand finance company sector. None of our clients lost a cent in any finance company debenture or deposit.

Northland Paddleboarding

New Zealand's longest running SUP school

The first full-time SUP school to be established in New Zealand, Northland Paddleboarding is a registered and Accredited stand-up paddleboarding school, with a team of highly qualified instructors. Rather than aiming for high throughput and quick turnarounds, Northland Paddleboarding has always been about personal service and ensuring that our clients get what they need. The pace of life is slower in Northland, it's why we live here. We'd rather take a bit longer with your lesson, spend some more time getting to really understand your requirements and give you the best possible service. We coach at every level, from beginners (individuals and groups) through to advanced level race and surf coaching. We're blessed with a location that really is pretty much perfect for paddleboard tuition, at any level. Whatever your requirements we will be able and happy to help!

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