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July 2026 Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club Inc. NEWSLETTER  |
Dear Members, With the 2025–2026 fishing season now complete, we'd like to thank everyone who has supported the Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club throughout the year. A special thank you also goes to our Grid Map Sponsors and Tournament Sponsors. Your continued support enables us to run successful competitions and provide great experiences for our members and visitors. To our volunteers, committee members, staff, and members, thank you for your ongoing support and the many hours you contribute to the Club. Whether you've helped at a tournament, worked behind the scenes, or simply supported the Club throughout the year, every contribution makes a difference. We hope you enjoy this edition of the newsletter and look forward to seeing you around the Club over the coming months. Warm regards,
CLUB NEWS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & PRIZE GIVING Saturday, 8 August 2026 Annual General Meeting: 2.00 pm Our Annual General Meeting is fast approaching, and we're looking for members who would like to join the Committee for the 2026–2027 season. If you're passionate about the Club and would like to help shape its future, we'd love to hear from you. No previous committee experience is needed—just a willingness to get involved and make a positive contribution. Interested in joining the Committee? Download a Committee Nomination Form or collect one from the Club. Completed nomination forms can be dropped into the Club or emailed to secretary@wsfclub.co.nz
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS A link to renew your 2026–2027 membership will be emailed to members in the week following the Annual General Meeting.
FISHING & COMPETITIONS PMG CATCH & RELEASE COMPETITION Saturday 4 – Saturday 19 July 2026 The PMG Catch & Release Competition is now underway and runs through to Sunday 19 July. Proudly sponsored by Pacific Motor Group, the competition is open to all Club members. Target species are Kingfish, Snapper and Kahawai, with cash prizes up for grabs for the longest three fish in each species. If you haven't picked up your PMG Measure Mat yet, there's still plenty of time. With some great winter weather on the way, it's the perfect excuse to get out on the water. Enter online, or drop into the Club to collect your PMG Measure Mat and enter in person.
KINGFISH TOURNAMENT Friday 10th to Sunday 12th July 2026 The countdown is on to the first tournament of the season, and we can't wait to welcome anglers back to Whangaroa for a great weekend of kingfish action. Whether you're chasing a tournament-winning kingfish, aiming for a personal best, or simply looking forward to a great weekend on the water with family and friends, this is one event you won't want to miss.
NZ 6KG LIGHT TACKLE CONTEST The 2026 NZ 6kg Light Tackle Contest has come to a close, with anglers facing challenging conditions on Day One before more settled weather arrived for Day Two. Across the tournament, anglers recorded 20 weighed kingfish, 10 Measure & Release kingfish, 3 weighed snapper, and 6 Measure & Release snapper. The event also produced two pending World Records, making it a memorable weekend of light tackle fishing. Congratulations to the team aboard Kat N Fiddle, who claimed the Diomedea Cup with an outstanding 3,975.834 points. Junior angler Tyler Davey landed the tournament's heaviest kingfish at 23.30kg, a pending IGFA Junior World Record, while Jeanette Franks, fishing aboard Diomedea, landed a 20.30kg kingfish on 3kg line, a pending IGFA Women's 3kg Line Class World Record and the highest IGFA points score of the tournament. A huge congratulations to all our anglers, and thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, skippers, crews, and weigh station team for helping make another successful NZ 6kg Light Tackle Contest possible. We look forward to seeing everyone back again next year. |
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END OF THE 2025-2026 FISHING SEASON The 2025–2026 fishing season officially closed on 30 June. If you have any outstanding weigh sheets from the season, please ensure they are received by the Club by 14 July to be included in this season's awards and records. A new fishing season is now underway, so every eligible catch from 1 July counts towards the 2026–2027 season, including NZSFC First Catches and Club Pin Fish.
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WHAT'S ON AT THE CLUB WORKING BEE Sunday, 2 August 2026 | 9.00 am We're looking for volunteers to lend a hand at our upcoming Working Bee. If you can spare a few hours, we'd love to see you there. It's a great opportunity to catch up with fellow members and help keep the Club looking its best. A big thank you to everyone who has already volunteered—we really appreciate your support.
ALL BLACKS LIVE AT THE CLUB Catch the All Blacks action live on the big screen. Saturday 11 July – All Blacks vs Italy | Kick-off 5.10 pm Saturday 18 July – All Blacks vs Ireland | Kick-off 7.10 pm Come along, enjoy a drink, and cheer on the boys in black with fellow rugby fans. We'll also be running a sweepstake on each game, so get in early and join the fun.
KARAOKE Saturday, 25 July 2026 | From 7.00 pm Karaoke with Ellen Kuiper is back! Grab your friends and join us for a fun night of music, laughter, and great company. Take the mic and sing your favourite songs, or simply sit back and enjoy the show.
QUIZ NIGHT Saturday, 22 August 2026 | 6.00 pm Gather your team and join us for a night of trivia, laughs, and friendly competition. Booking is essential as tables are limited. Reserve your table by emailing secretary@wsfclub.co.nz or calling 09 405 0399
NZSFC UPDATES NZSFC June Report – See what the New Zealand Sportfishing Council has been up to this month – click here to view the report
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GRID MAP SPONSORS 2025-2026 Click the logo to check out our sponsor’s website! |
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