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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 recovery after cyclones

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 recovery after cyclones
BOAT REVIEW

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...
BOAT REVIEW

A record turnout for the Makaira Boats Trailer Boa...

Information courtesy of the Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club. The Makaira Boats Trailer Boat Tourname...
BOAT REVIEW

Fishing gear that multi-tasks

So many different fishing techniques are used on such a wide variety of fish species these days, tha...
BOAT REVIEW

BYO ‘super bungy lure rig’!

A home-made bungy trolling line is a great addition to any fisher's arsenal, whether chasing fresh b...
BOAT REVIEW

B&G® unveils the Zeus® SR: The future of sail...

Next-generation chartplotter delivers speed, precision, and smart sailing modes B&G®, the world...
BOAT REVIEW

Simrad NSS® 4 makes its global release at Miami, n...

A sleeker, faster, and smarter multifunction display for Kiwi boaties After its highly anticipated ...
BOAT REVIEW

White Pointer boats celebrates 30 Years with Anniv...

White Pointer
To honour its impressive 30th Anniversary milestone, White Pointer Boats hosted a fishing competitio...
BOAT REVIEW

Father and son team nail Extreme Boats contest

Extreme
The Bay of Islands father and son duo, Warren and Blake Hay, took out the snapper trifecta at the Ex...
BOAT REVIEW

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 ...
A map of the 19 new marine protection areas. Image Department of Conservation
BOAT REVIEW

New Marine Protections in the Hauraki Gulf: Balanc...

The Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana is one of New Zealand’s most important marine environments, rich in bi...
BOAT REVIEW

Mercury’s Reliability A Decisive Factor For ...

Powered by the robust Mercury 175hp V6 FourStroke on the back of a custom-built boat by Nicko, Seaso...
NZ Lure Masters Fishing Contest Upclose to the Action
BOAT REVIEW

NZ Lure Masters Fishing Contest: The Premier Catch...

On the 3rd and 4th of October 2024, the NZ Lure Masters Fishing Contest will once again reel in angl...
BOAT REVIEW

Woman Can TOO! Wild Chix

The couple bought an old Sea Nymph trailer boat in 2014 to take them fishing and diving, selling it ...
BOAT REVIEW

Fishing smarter with lures

A typical day’s fishing can cost between $100–200 in bait – expensive when compared to a couple of $...
BOAT REVIEW

The Catch: Spare the rod

I have seen lots of rods broken in lots of different ways. The vast majority of breakages were preve...
BOAT REVIEW

Drone fishing in South Africa is a danger to shark...

Drone fishing in South Africa is a danger to sharks and may be unfair to other fishers – study ...
BOAT REVIEW

BOP: Remember the rules around the Motiti Protecti...

Under the new rules, no-one can take fish, shellfish, or plants from these areas. These rules apply ...
BOAT REVIEW

Riviera Invitational Fishing Tournament

Riviera
The Riviera Invitational Fishing Tournament is a no-kill, points-based measure and release/tag and r...
BOAT REVIEW

Fishing on tracks

French amphibious boat manufacturer Iguana Yachts’ X-Fisher is designed for fishing fans.
BOAT REVIEW

Lazy king-fishing

Late summer is a great time for kingfish, a species that seems to be making a comeback in my local ...
BOAT REVIEW

Gamefishing champ chooses Raymarine

Gamefishing champion Nathan Adams, an IGFA world record holder and multiple gamefishing Nationals’ ...
BOAT REVIEW

No ice, no fish

  It seems odd to be reminiscing about spring now that summer in all its glory is here. But ...
BOAT REVIEW

Invasive species

Invasive species, both terrestrial and marine, are a fact of life in this interconnected modern worl...
BOAT REVIEW

HAURAKI GULF FISHING HOT SPOTS

BOOK REVIEW
BOAT REVIEW

SUPPORT FOR WHITEBAIT CHANGES

Forest & Bird is heartened that 90% of respondents to a Department of Conservation survey suppor...
BOAT REVIEW

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....
BOAT REVIEW

Join the tag team

Once the exclusive preserve of those targetting larger gamefish, tagging is now being extended to N...
BOAT REVIEW

The right hook

Whether you are using bait or a lure, it’s the hooks that catch the fish. Despite their importance, ...
BOAT REVIEW

Seen the light

I’ve always been an advocate of using light tackle. Maybe it’s my background in fly-fishing and an ...
BOAT REVIEW

Spring at last!

It’s October, the second month of spring, with longer, warmer days and more sunshine, but water take...
BOAT REVIEW

Tailor your snapper attack

Being aware of the nature of the sea floor terrain – and adjusting your technique accordingly – can ...
BOAT REVIEW

Winter on hold

According to the calendar summer is well and truly over, but in fishing terms it’s still hanging in ...
BOAT REVIEW

PWCs are catching on

PWCs are more commonly called jet-skis in New Zealand. ‘Jet Ski’ was the brand name given to the o...

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Proposed closures at Tangoiro/Waihirere and Motuoroi signal call to protect a fragile coastline

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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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

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

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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