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Seawall/Boat ramp Project. Please, we need your help !

$1,675 of $120,000 goal
Given by 17 generous donors in around 9 months

Fundraising drive to restore the seawall .

Mangawhai, Northland

Following a stressful three years we are excited to report the hillside and clubhouse repairs are now complete thanks to the funding from Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) and the Central Government along with our very generous supporters who donated to our cause. MHVLS will be forever grateful.

We are now moving onto our next challenge !

MHVLS needs to rebuild the seawall and boat ramp ($650,000), also damaged during the weather event. Despite securing design plans and resource consent for the seawall and boat ramp, MHVLS has been rejected for funding by the Kaipara District Council (KDC), Northern Regional Council (NRC), Foundation North, Lotteries, and various other grant providers.

The health and culture of our club, which has provided volunteer lifeguard services at Mangawhai Heads since 1963, is critical to ensuring that the beach and surrounding area continue to be one of Northland's most popular spots and a safe location for tourists, locals, and their families to enjoy the water.

Please, we need your help now to protect this vital community asset and ensure our lifesaving services can continue for future generations.

About us

The Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service (MHVLS) was formed in 1963. Since this time MHVLS has delivered its Volunteer Lifeguard every summer, ensuring public safety in Mangawhai Heads.

Use of funds

All funds raised will go towards funding critical repairs to the clubhouse itself, as well as essential upgrades to the seawall and boat ramp.

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Latest update

Seawall/Boatramp Project  5 May 2026

We are excited to share that funding has now been approved thanks to Central Government and SLSNZ.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported our surf club throughout this fundraising drive. Your commitment and generosity have made this possible.

We look forward to operating from our newly repaired clubhouse, with the added security and resilience of the upgraded seawall and boat ramp.

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Mangawhai heads auto repairs
Mangawhai heads auto repairs on 26 Dec 2025
$200
Becky
Becky on 06 Nov 2025
$60
Samantha
Samantha on 27 Oct 2025
$100
Scott & Sandra
Scott & Sandra on 24 Oct 2025
$100
Ross & Bev
Ross & Bev on 24 Oct 2025
$120

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This campaign started on 6 Aug 2025 and ends on 5 Aug 2026.