In January 1976 Ōpōtiki Sea Rescue Organisation was born after a tragedy at sea. In 1986 the organisation became Ōpōtiki Marine Search and Rescue and about the same time joined the New Zealand Coastguard Federation (now Royal New Zealand Coastguard Inc).
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| Legal Name | Coastguard Opotiki Incorporated |
| Charity Number | CC38345 |
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