About Us

Welcome to Coastguard Education, the leading provider of recreational boating education in New Zealand


Royal New Zealand Coastguard Education Ltd was formed in 1979 as a non-profit organisation to provide a comprehensive range of boating courses throughout New Zealand. The organisation is registered as a category 2 provider Private Training Establishment with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

Coastguard Education staff and tutors are highly experienced and qualified to ensure the best learning experience for students. 

Our Commitment To Quality Learning Environments

At Coastguard Education, we are committed to providing high-quality learning experiences. All our training venues operate under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure they meet our suitability standards for safety, accessibility, and learning effectiveness. Our educators are fully qualified and bring extensive knowledge and experience to every session. Whether in-person or online, all classroom environments and virtual platforms are equipped with technology and resources that meet or exceed required standards, ensuring a consistent and engaging learning experience for all participants.

Directors

Andrew Murray

Carl McOnie

Head of Education & Community Engagement

Nadia Tu’itahi

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DISCOUNT CODES

New Member Day Skipper Course $75 discount: 
- Use membership number for discount

To use your National Coastguard NZ new member discount for $75 off a Day Skipper course, please in put your membership number in the Discount Code field below (e.g. 123456). Do not use CGM in front of the number.  This discount code may not be used in conjunction with any other offer, and can only be redeemed once. 

10% Membership discount: 
- Use CGM + membership number for discount

To use your National Coastguard NZ 10% membership discount on other selected courses, input "CGM" and your Coastguard membership number (e.g. CGM78091) into the  "Discount Code" field below. This discount code may not be used in conjunction with any other offer. The courses included in this discount offer are: Day Skipper (Not to be used in conjunction with $75 discount), Boatmaster, Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate, Inboard Engine Maintenance, Outboard Engine Maintenance and GPS Operator.


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