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Latest Articles

Review: Nyalic - The Durable Hull Protectant

June 2026

NZ Fishing News chose Nyalic to protect the alloy of our latest project boat - it's a coating that won’t diminish the raw-metal aesthetic over time...
Volkswagen Amarok Style V6 Review

June 2026

We put the new Amarok Style V6 through its paces with a full-scale mission across mixed terrain and a boat load of almost 3.5 tonnes...

Crispy Skin Dory with Caper Chimichurri

June 2026

John dory is one of those fish that doesn’t need much to shine, especially when the skin is cooked until golden and crispy...

Analysis: The Fisheries Amendment Bill Debate

June 2026

New Zealand’s Fisheries Amendment Bill has reach Parliament, carrying the weight of both expectation and alarm...

New Volkswagen Amarok Style V6 Towing Review

 

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Saltwater Fishing Reports
Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 11/06/26

Workups the best option mid-Gulf for quality snaps and kingfish Fishing across the Hauraki Gulf... Read More >

11 Jun 2026
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 11/06/26

Normal transmission returns! It seems only the hardy have been wetting a line these last... Read More >

11 Jun 2026
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Raglan Fishing Report - 11/06/26

Solid snapper hook-ups out deep With the continuation of more settled weather there’s been some... Read More >

11 Jun 2026
Freshwater Fishing Reports
Canterbury Fishing Report - 11/06/26

Brave the cold, reap the rewards With a big southerly blow through here yesterday, it’s... Read More >

11 Jun 2026
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 11/06/26

Junior anglers celebrate potential world records The McDonald’s Northland 56th International Yellowtail Tournament kicked off... Read More >

11 Jun 2026
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Tauranga Fishing Report - 28/05/26

Tarakihi on the bite Trips are few and far between at this time of year,... Read More >

28 May 2026

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Latest News

The Fisheries Amendment Bill On Ice!

19 June 2026

It's just been announced that the Fisheries Amendment Bill has been delayed until after the upcoming election...
Latest Fishing Reports - 12/06/26

12 June 2026

The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine...
Last Chance: Auckland & Coromandel Intertidal Zone Consultation

11 June 2026

Fisheries NZ is consulting on major new restrictions on recreational shellfish and invertebrate gathering along Auckland) and Coromandel coastlines...
Garmin Hosts NZ-wide Marine Dealer Training in Auckland

11 June 2026

Garmin New Zealand has successfully hosted a comprehensive two-day training event for 70 marine dealers...