Water safety - what's behind New Zealand's high drowning death toll?

Drownings are making headlines, again.

It’s an ominous warning for our summer months, the time when New Zealanders head to the waves to seek relief from the scorching sun. 
 
Water safety remains a massive problem in Aotearoa. Dozens lose their lives to drowning every year. 
 
So why is this problem so difficult to address? Who is most at risk of drowning? And what can we do to stay safe while enjoying a summer swim?   
 
Today, Water Safety NZ chief executive Daniel Gerrard joins Damien for a discussion on the dangers of one of our favourite pastimes. 

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