A member of the public reported sighting 5 orange flares off Matata. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked by the police to launch and investigate. The position of the flares was near the Raurimus. After a thorough search with no result, Whakatane Rescue II was stood down and returned to base.

A boat reported 3nm North of Whale Is with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked and towed the vessel safely back to Whakatane.

A boat reported 7nm North of Whakatane with a steering problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.

A boat reported off Ohope with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane.

A boat reported off Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it back to Whakatane.