# Lifejackets Now Mandatory on Small Boats | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-09-04T04:22:45+00:00
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New law mandates lifejackets for all on recreational boats up to six meters—saving lives, preventing drownings, and shifting safety from captain’s discretion to universal requirement, with education first, exceptions for surfers and paddleboarders, and rescue teams cheering the change as a lifeline for those in water emergencies. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b73333968d5a0bbd

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