131 people drowned in New Zealand during 2011
• This is the highest annual toll since 2003.
• It is a 51% increase from the 2010 toll (87).
• New Zealand’s per capita toll for 2011 was 3.1.
• Ten Regions (Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Tasman, Marlborough,Canterbury, West Coast and Southland) had increased drowning tolls from 2010.
• Auckland recorded its highest drowning toll since 2002.
Water Safety New Zealand works to raise awareness, educate communities, and promote preventative measures.
