SPORT FISHING
East Coast scallop fishery remains closed as debate heats up
MPI confirms scallop beds in Northland, Coromandel, and Kaipara remain closed for sustainability, sparking debate across the fishing community.
East Coast scallop fishery remains closed as debate heats up
MPI confirms scallop beds in Northland, Coromandel, and Kaipara remain closed for sustainability, sparking debate across the fishing community.
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Fishing from your boat: spotting fish beneath you and finding the hot spots
Learn how to read the water, use modern electronics, and turn guesswork into consistent catches.
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Garmin Force Current: A kayak trolling motor with a twist
Garmin’s new all-in-one kayak motor promises stealth, precision, and a simpler setup.
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FluxJet Kayaks, the world’s first jet-powered fishing kayak makes waves at ICAST
FluxJet Kayaks unveils a silent revolution in on-water propulsion — and takes home ICAST’s top prize...
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ICAST 2025: The world’s biggest fishing trade show wraps in Orlando
The 2025 ICAST drew over 600 exhibitors and more than 12,000 attendees from 75+ countries.
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Public consultation opens on Chatham Rise Orange Roughy catch limits
Fisheries New Zealand seeks input on new proposals to reduce catch limits for the country's largest ...
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Southland fishers fined in black-market seafood crackdownx
Four Southland men fined nearly $37,000 after selling kina, oysters, pāua, blue cod and crayfish wit...
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A new vision for NZ’s fisheries – Rescue Fish Ika Rauora
In the wake of their strong opposition to the Government’s proposed amendments to the Fisheries Act,...
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Sport fishers push back against controversial fisheries reforms
The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council (NZSFC), alongside the NZ Angling and Casting Association and...
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Fish Fight – The battle for the future of New Zealand’s coastal fisheries
New Zealand’s coastal fisheries are facing a critical turning point.
In early 2025, the governmen...
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Proposed closures at Tangoiro/Waihirere and Motuoroi signal call to protect a fragile coastline
Ngāti Wakarara – Ngāti Hau Takutai Kaitiaki Trust seeks two-year ban on fishing to allow marine life...
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Get in early for the NZSFC Youth Nationals
With only four days to go until early bird registration closes for this year's NZSFC Youth Nationals...
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A record turnout for the Makaira Boats Trailer Boat Tournament
Information courtesy of the Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club.
The Makaira Boats Trailer Boat Tourname...
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Fishing gear that multi-tasks
So many different fishing techniques are used on such a wide variety of fish species these days, tha...
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BYO ‘super bungy lure rig’!
A home-made bungy trolling line is a great addition to any fisher's arsenal, whether chasing fresh b...
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B&G® unveils the Zeus® SR: The future of sailing navigation
Next-generation chartplotter delivers speed, precision, and smart sailing modes
B&G®, the world...
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Simrad NSS® 4 makes its global release at Miami, now coming for New Zealand debut at the Auckland Bo...
A sleeker, faster, and smarter multifunction display for Kiwi boaties
After its highly anticipated ...
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White Pointer boats celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Fishing Competition
To honour its impressive 30th Anniversary milestone, White Pointer Boats hosted a fishing competitio...
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Father and son team nail Extreme Boats contest
The Bay of Islands father and son duo, Warren and Blake Hay, took out the snapper trifecta at the Ex...
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November Fishing Report with Bruce Duncan
Schools of snapper have moved in from the deep into the Hauraki Gulf down onto the worm beds with a ...
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New Marine Protections in the Hauraki Gulf: Balancing Conservation and Commercial Interests
The Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana is one of New Zealand’s most important marine environments, rich in bi...
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Mercury’s Reliability A Decisive Factor For Anglers
Powered by the robust Mercury 175hp V6 FourStroke on the back of a custom-built boat by Nicko, Seaso...
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NZ Lure Masters Fishing Contest: The Premier Catch, Measure & Release Competition
On the 3rd and 4th of October 2024, the NZ Lure Masters Fishing Contest will once again reel in angl...
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Woman Can TOO! Wild Chix
The couple bought an old Sea Nymph trailer boat in 2014 to take them fishing and diving, selling it ...
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Fishing smarter with lures
A typical day’s fishing can cost between $100–200 in bait – expensive when compared to a couple of $...
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The Catch: Spare the rod
I have seen lots of rods broken in lots of different ways. The vast majority of breakages were preve...
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Drone fishing in South Africa is a danger to sharks and may be unfair to other fishers – study
Drone fishing in South Africa is a danger to sharks and may be unfair to other fishers – study
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BOP: Remember the rules around the Motiti Protection Area
Under the new rules, no-one can take fish, shellfish, or plants from these areas. These rules apply ...
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Riviera Invitational Fishing Tournament
The Riviera Invitational Fishing Tournament is a no-kill, points-based measure and release/tag and r...
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Fishing on tracks
French amphibious boat manufacturer Iguana Yachts’ X-Fisher is designed for fishing fans.
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Lazy king-fishing
Late summer is a great time for kingfish, a species that seems to be making a comeback in my local ...
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Gamefishing champ chooses Raymarine
Gamefishing champion Nathan Adams, an IGFA world record holder and multiple gamefishing Nationals’ ...
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No ice, no fish
It seems odd to be reminiscing about spring now that summer in all its glory is here. But ...
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Invasive species
Invasive species, both terrestrial and marine, are a fact of life in this interconnected modern worl...
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SUPPORT FOR WHITEBAIT CHANGES
Forest & Bird is heartened that 90% of respondents to a Department of Conservation survey suppor...
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Winter’s sneaking up
On a morning in late April when I had hoped to be chasing anchovy workups, I was unable to find any....
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Join the tag team
Once the exclusive preserve of those targetting larger gamefish, tagging is now being extended to N...
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The right hook
Whether you are using bait or a lure, it’s the hooks that catch the fish. Despite their importance, ...
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Seen the light
I’ve always been an advocate of using light tackle. Maybe it’s my background in fly-fishing and an ...
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Spring at last!
It’s October, the second month of spring, with longer, warmer days and more sunshine, but water take...
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FISHING
Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane
The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga
ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa
NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide
REGATTAS
Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland
PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour
PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell
Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia
HYDRO THUNDER
JET BOAT RACING
2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch
WATERSPORTS
IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland
MEET UPS
Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP
SHOWS
Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland
Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa
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