Surf Life Saving Northern Region is the largest of four regions that make up Surf Life Saving New Zealand. As of the 2021/2022 season, it is made up of 18 clubs that look after 22 patrol locations from Ahipara to Raglan on the West Coast and from Whangārei Heads to Takapuna on the East Coast. The organisation currently employs 16 full-time staff as well as more than 100 seasonal roles in the Volunteer Lifeguard Service, Paid Lifeguard Service, Community Education and Search and Rescue Services. Clubs & Patrol Locations There are currently 22 patrol locations and 18 clubs in Surf Life Saving Northern Region. Season lengths vary from three weeks to 28 weeks depending on beach user numbers and the level of risk. Paripari Beach, Ahipara - Far North Surf Rescue, founded in 1989. Baylys Beach - Surf Life Saving Baylys Beach, founded in 2021. Ocean Beach - Whangārei Heads Volunteer Surf Life Saving Patrol, founded in 1968. Ruakākā Beach - Ruakākā Surf Life Saving Patrol, founded in 1960. Waipu Cove - Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club, founded in 1930. Mangawhai Heads - Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service, founded in 1963. Omaha Beach - Omaha Surf Life Saving Club, founded in 1989. Orewa - Orewa Surf Life Saving Club, founded in 1951. Red Beach - Red Beach Surf Life Saving Club, founded in 1953. Mairangi Bay - Mairangi Bay Surf Life Saving Club, founded in 1954. Muriwai - Muriwai Volunteer Lifeguard Service, founded in 1948. Te Henga (Bethells Beach) - Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving Patrol, founded in 1958. North Piha - United North Piha Lifeguard Service, founded in 1951. South Piha - Piha Surf Life Saving Club, founded in 1934. Karekare Beach - Karekare Surf Life Saving Patrol Incorporated, founded in 1935. Karioitahi Beach - Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi, founded in 1968. Sunset Beach, Port Waikato - Sunset Beach Lifeguard Service, founded in 1957. Ngarunui Beach, Raglan - Raglan Surf Life Saving Club, founded in 1973. Secondary Patrol Locations Pakiri Beach - Red Beach Surf Life Saving Club Wenderholm - Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Long Bay - Mairangi Bay Surf Life Saving Club Takapuna - Mairangi Bay Surf Life Saving Club Historic Clubs Oneroa Surf Club (1930-1932) Waitematā Surf Club (1932-1957) North Shore Surf Club (1932-1939) Milford Girls Surf Club (1932-Unknown) Browns Bay Surf Club (1933-1934) Eastern United Surf Club (1934-1974) Blockhouse Bay Surf Club (1938-1943) Ponsonby