Life jacket swap scheme aims to save lives

  • 05/12/2016
Life jacket swap scheme aims to save lives

This time last week we were discussing a terrible maritime disaster: eight people lost at sea and life jackets - or lack thereof - were very much in the spotlight.

This week, Coastguard is promoting a campaign that will save you money if you trade in your old life jacket for a new one.

And it's a timely reminder of the importance of buoyancy aids, when nearly half of adult Kiwis will be out in boats this summer.

Coastguard marketing and funding manager Georgie Smith joined Paul Henry to discuss the campaign.

Watch the video.