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Win A C-Skins Sponsorship

Derek MorrisonNov 29, 2022July 25, 20240

Our friends at C-Skins Wetsuits are giving away a year’s sponsorship for one lucky young surfer. All you need to do is send us in some proof that you’re worthy of their backing. To enter send us a 30-90-second Quick Cut edit that showcases your surfing, lifestyle and character. We’ll...

Spinning Yarns with Sian: Derek Morrison

Derek MorrisonNov 29, 2022November 29, 20220

The Sea Society’s Sian Mair sits down with sea lion advocate and New Zealand Surf Journal founder, Derek Morrison, to discuss all things ocean inspired. From growing up in a rural location about as far from the sea as you could get to becoming inspired by the ocean. Sian explores,...

Film Review: The Yin & Yang Of Gerry Lopez

Isaac ChadwickNov 15, 2022November 15, 20220

Combining the talents of filmmaker Stacy Peralta, with the inimitable Gerry Lopez is a recipe for success. The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez explores the life of one of the most influential surfers and surfboard shapers of all time. Gerry is presented as an entrepreneur, a family man, a...

Carsey: The Enigmatic Legend

Mark "Curly" ThomasNov 3, 2022November 8, 20220

Dunedin surfer Jimi Crooks remembers the day well. There was a powerful swell at the Black Head quarry break. The waves were hollow and intimidating. Heavy. So heavy a lot of the young gun surfers from the area chose not to go out. It was about nine years ago. Veteran...

Te Atiawa Retain Iwi Of Origin   At Maori Nats

Derek MorrisonOct 24, 20220

Ngati Awa surfer Levi Stewart’s dream as a 12-year-old was finally realised today after winning the 2022 Aotearoa Maori Surfing Titles for the first time and joining defending champion Natasha Gouldsbury (Te Atiawa) as winners of the premier Tane and Wahine Divisions. Te Atiawa retained the Iwi of Origin by...

Liv Haysom And Tyler Perry Win Top Titles At Scholastics

Derek MorrisonOct 15, 2022November 29, 20220

Piha’s Liv Haysom broke through to win the Under 18 Girls Division at the 2022 New Zealand Scholastics Surfing Championships held in Taranaki this week with Kaikoura’s Tyler Perry making a late charge to clinch victory in the Under 18 Boys division. The event has been running on the Taranaki...

New Appointments To IOC Weave Surfing Into Olympic Future

Derek MorrisonOct 9, 2022November 29, 20220

International Surfing Association President, Fernando Aguerre, and former world number one surfer, Sally Fitzgibbons, have been appointed to International Olympic Committee Commissions for 2022. The inclusion of two leading surfing figures in the latest IOC Commissions highlights the positive and growing role of surfing within the Olympic Movement. Within the...

Tao Mouldey & Natasha Gouldsbury Win NZ Grom Series

Derek MorrisonOct 9, 20220

Today’s O’Neill Taranaki Grom Comp has completed the New Zealand Grom Series with Tao Mouldey, of Mount Maunganui, and local surfer Natasha Gouldsbury claiming wins in the premier Under 18 Boys and Girls Division. Wins also went to Tava Santorik (Mnt) and Pia Rogers (WGM) in the Under 16 Divisions...

40 Frames: 2022 Primary School Champs

Derek MorrisonOct 2, 2022November 29, 20220

Here’s our 40-frame take on the 2022 New Zealand Primary School Championships, which was held in Gisborne at the weekend in occasionally pumping waves. Huge congratulations to all the groms who took part and made this such a cool event to be a part of. And thanks to Sticky Johnson...

2022 Primary School Champs: Indi and Alani Win Titles

Derek MorrisonOct 2, 2022November 29, 20220

Indica Corcoran and Alani Morse win the premier divisions at the New Zealand Primary School Championships at the weekend as local Archie Alder and Ohope’s Celia Martin claim the younger Year 6 and Below Division titles. The Sticky Johnson Primary School Championships presented by Skullcandy was held at Midway Beach...

Jack Tyro: Chasing the North Star

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Win A C-Skins Sponsorship

Spinning Yarns with Sian: Derek Morrison

Film Review: The Yin & Yang Of Gerry Lopez

Carsey: The Enigmatic Legend

Te Atiawa Retain Iwi Of Origin   At Maori Nats

Liv Haysom And Tyler Perry Win Top Titles At Scholastics

New Appointments To IOC Weave Surfing Into Olympic Future

Tao Mouldey & Natasha Gouldsbury Win NZ Grom Series

40 Frames: 2022 Primary School Champs

2022 Primary School Champs: Indi and Alani Win Titles