Today officially marks the first day of summer here in Aotearoa. With good weather ahead, Kiwis are flocking to the beaches to enjoy the summer. New Zealand's famed surf beaches are bound to be on many holiday bucket lists, but it is important to remember they can be deadly if we are not careful.

Christina spoke to surf life saving New Zealand CEO, Paul Dalton, about surf safety and how we can protect ourselves in the water this summer.