boat reported 17nm North of the Rangitaiki River mouth with a battery problem and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, located the vessel and towed it safely back to Whakatane. 

A boat reported behind Whale Is with a fuel problem and requested assistance.  Whakatane Rescue II was tasked and towed the vessel back safely to Whakatane.

A boat reported at the Raurimus with an engine problem.  Unable to lower the engine into the water. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, and provided a screwdriver. The motor was lowered into the water and the vessel proceeded safely back to Whakatane.
 

A boat reported at the Mussel Farm with a flat battery and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked, jump started the vessel and both boats returned safely back to Whakatane.
 

A boat reported off Kohi Pt with an engine problem and requested assistance. Another boat offered to help and towed the vessel back safely across the Whakatane Bar. A big thank you to the good samaritan.