Our Club

United North Piha Lifeguard Service (UNPLS) is a volunteer surf lifesaving club based on Auckland’s wild and beautiful West Coast. We proudly patrol North Piha Beach, one of New Zealand’s most challenging surf environments.

We are driven by our commitment to saving lives, serving our community, and fostering excellence across all areas of lifeguarding.

Each year, over 80 active lifeguards give up their personal time to patrol the North Piha Beach ensuring the safety of the public who flock there.

They put their lives on the line each weekend ensuring that overthe years, tens of thousands of people leave our beach with only happy memories of a day in the sun. Lifesaving is in their blood – it’s their passion. Most of what they do goes unnoticed and unrecognised, but they keep coming. The United North Piha Lifeguard Service continues to create not only great members of our community, but also great New Zealanders.

Our Vision

To be respected as the leading Surf Lifeguard Service in the world.

Our Mission

We endeavour to be the best club in the world by:

• Providing exceptional lifeguarding services

• Demonstrating strong, inspirational leadership

• Fostering camaraderie among our members

• Developing the skills and capabilities of our lifeguards and volunteers

• Establishing and maintaining sustainable resources

• Promoting innovation across all areas of club life

• Supporting our members and wider community

Our Values

At United North Piha Lifeguard Service, we live by values that guide everything we do:

• Integrity

• Innovation

• Leadership

• Responsibility & Accountability

• Fun, Family, and Friendship

Our Club Colours

Our club colours are royal blue and gold, proudly carried from our Eastern United roots.