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For today's expert feature we're talking about boat safety.
Nearly half of New Zealand adults head out boating every year.
However last year there were 18 related boating deaths, making up almost a quarter of the total drowning toll.
Principal Adviser for Recreational Craft at Maritime New Zealand, Matt Wood joins Jesse with tips to be safe on the water this summer. You can text any questions to 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.
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