Members Of Auckland Surf Club Under Police Investigation
April 7, 2015 | Technology
Two members of an Auckland surf club are under police investigation over a social media page that allegedly shared inappropriate photos of young members.
The Muriwai Volunteer Lifeguard Service has banned two members from the club pending investigations by police and Child, Youth and Family.
Josh Fagan reports:
The club reported the pair to police after discovering the site that allegedly included "material of an inappropriate nature including photographs of club members".
It is alleged the pictures were taken of junior members during surf club activities at the west coast beach, as well as activities outside the club. Detective sergeant Steve Brewer said an investigation was launched several weeks ago and a number of people have been spoken to.
He would not confirm whether charges have been laid. "Matters of this nature are highly sensitive and our priority is the privacy, care and welfare of the young people involved," he said.
Muriwai Volunteer Lifeguard Service president Tim Jago said the club notified police as soon as it learned of the allegations.
He said it "has been a big few days for me" but would not comment further as it was in the hands of police. Lifeguards at the club yesterday remained tight-lipped saying they were unable to comment because of the sensitivity of the case.
"It's all going to come out in the wash," said one member, who asked not to be identified.
Another described it as a shock to the club while another said it was unfortunate publicity.
It thanked parents for their co-operation.
"We thank everyone that has been forthcoming with information to assist in our enquiries and for the tolerance that has been shown in very testing times." The statement said on top of the police investigation the club had employed the services of "an independent and eminently well qualified professional". Jago would not elaborate on who that was but said "everyone knows everyone in the club and we want someone from outside to take a look".
The West Auckland beach's surf lifesaving club featured in TV series Danger Beach Muriwai, which followed the lives and rescues of lifeguards.
The club received a $1 million grant from Auckland Council toward its new $5.5m clubrooms that opened in February 2013.
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