Taupo Waka Ama event popular

The Taupo Waka Ama Club partnered  with Tuwharetoa Maori trust Board recently to  host a Waka Ama event on Lake Taupo called  ‘Te... Read More

So you want to catch a kingfish

Here in The Bay of Plenty we are very fortunate  to have one the best fisheries for yellowtail kingfish anywhere in the world. From right up in... Read More

Rare whales due in our waters

It’s the time of the year that we expect the return of one of New Zealand’s rarest whale species, the false killer whale. This little known... Read More

38th Gulf Classic Regatta

The annual Waikato Yacht Squadron Gulf Classic is more than just a sailing race. An event you  can make a weekend of. What does the Gulf Classic... Read More

Power put to the test

With names like ‘The Boss’, ‘Annihilator’ and ‘Rat Attack’ you could think you have stumbled on nicknames of roller... Read More

Optimist opportunity and vision

Omokoroa Boat Club Junior Sailing Project came about through the keenness and vision of  our late Patron Tod Stocker. In 1998 he discovered in... Read More

Get hooked on jet ski fishing

Reeling in a 200kg bronze whaler while sitting on the back of a jet ski proves you don’t need a boat to catch a big fish. Hefty kingfish, snapper,... Read More

The competition!

Most anglers new to the Waitahanui, struggle with its uniqueness. I had more requests to fish or learn the secrets of the Waitahanui than any of the... Read More

Turning ‘gorse to gourmet’

Coromandel company Wakame Fresh is the first recipient of a government grant to help it turn pest seaweed into premium edible export. Undaria is an... Read More