Stamps mark 100 years of Surf Life Saving
The 2010/11 summer is dubbed the ‘Summer of the Surf Lifeguard’ - marking 100 years since the first life saving patrols
began in New Zealand . Over the past century Surf Lifeguards have saved more than 50,000 lives at beaches around the
country.
New Zealand Post is helping Surf Life Saving New Zealand celebrate its centenary with a commemorative stamp series – 100
Years of Volunteers – to be launched at a private function hosted by Dr The Rt Hon Lockwood Smith at Parliament on
Wednesday 3 November 2010.
The Surf Life Saving Centenary stamp issue comprises five stamps, each featuring a unique aspect of Surf Life Saving and
includes a first day cover and presentation pack with commentary from Bob Harvey, President of Surf Life Saving New
Zealand.
Grant Florence, Chief Executive Officer of Surf Life Saving New Zealand said: “Our Centenary not only celebrates the
past 100 years – but it’s also a celebration of the next one hundred. During the ‘Summer of the Surf Lifeguard’ we have
exciting celebrations and activities planned which will touch all New Zealanders. The Surf Life Saving message will be
carried around the world thanks to these stamps and the support of New Zealand Post.”
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