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Temporary Kaikōura Crayfish Closure Begins
July 2026A three-month closure for the rock lobster fishing in the Kaikōura Marine Area begins on 1 July... Read More >
Sinking Tarakihi Stocks and Artificial Reefs
July 2026New Zealand's east and west coast tarakihi stocks are both up for review in 2026... Read More >
Raymarine Releases New Handheld 'Point & Go' Remote
July 2026Raymarine’s new RCU-1 Wireless Autopilot Remote Control is a handheld ‘Point & Go’ waterproof remote... Read More >
Latest Fishing Reports - 26/06/26
June 2026The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >
Review of Fishery Sustainability Measures – October 2026
June 2026Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposed changes to sustainability measures for a range of fish stocks... Read More >
70th Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show Reels in Thousands
June 2026The milestone 70th edition of The Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show wrapped up last month after 4 successful days at the Auckland Showgrounds... Read More >
Jetski Angler Lands 100kg-plus Bluefin Tuna
June 2026A spectacular offshore battle off Waihau Bay has resulted in what could be one of the largest tuna ever landed from a jetski in NZ waters... Read More >
The Fisheries Amendment Bill On Ice!
June 2026It's just been announced that the Fisheries Amendment Bill has been delayed until after the upcoming election... Read More >
Latest Fishing Reports - 12/06/26
June 2026The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >
Last Chance: Auckland & Coromandel Intertidal Zone Consultation
June 2026Fisheries NZ is consulting on major new restrictions on recreational shellfish and invertebrate gathering along Auckland) and Coromandel coastlines... Read More >
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Canterbury Fishing Report - 26/06/26
Canals still the place for a monster trout I am sitting at my desk and... Read More >
Raglan Fishing Report - 25/06/26
Trophy snapper in close The snapper fishing out deeper continues to be the most consistent... Read More >
Northland Fishing Report - 25/06/26
Swords aboard! With some of the smoothest seas and lowest winds we have seen in... Read More >
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 25/06/26
Kingfish and snapper in the bay Having spent the week weighing kingfish, I decided that... Read More >