New Orewa Surf Life Saving club to Break Ground March 2026
This year Ōrewa Surf Life Saving Club is proudly celebrating 75 years of dedicated service, providing top quality lifesaving and education at Orewa Beach and across the Hibiscus Coast. Surf Lifesaving is all about giving back to the community, and the club’s commitment to protecting lives has never been stronger. This season alone, over 6000 donated lifeguard hours were recorded to keep the community safe.
In 2009, planning began for a new, purpose-built Surf Life Saving Community Hub - a facility designed to safeguard the public while serving as a vibrant destination for the entire community. Anchored in Orewa reserve, this hub will enhance beach safety, offer vital services, and create a welcoming space for all to enjoy.
With all necessary consents secured and a construction company appointed, the project in snow at a crucial fundraising stage.
So far, the project has garnered $5 million in grant funding from Auckland Council, Surf Life Saving New Zealand, and a recent, generous boost from the Foundation North community Trust. Adding to the momentum, local heroes G.J. Gardner Homes Rodney East spearheaded an inspiring fundraising campaign, raising an incredible $545,764 to help push the project forward.
John Champman, the club’s project manager for the redevelopment says to break ground by March 2026, the club still needs support to close the funding gap to get the shovel in the ground. Sponsorship proposals are ready for release to those businesses interested in supporting this legacy build and further grants and donations are essential to making this vision a reality.
The community can help by donating a brick at www.buyabrick.nz You’ll be helping create a safer, more prepared community and your contribution becomes part of the critical response infrastructure that people rely on in times of need.
Sponsorship and naming rights remain available. Contact Andrea May, Sponsorship & Relationship Manager, andrea.may@orewasurfclub.org.nz, phone 021 170 188, she would love to hear from you.
