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Billabong Grom Series: Mount Maunganui, Part One

Derek MorrisonFeb 2, 2022November 29, 20220

Three winners emerged on a unique day at the Billabong Grom Series held at Tay Street, Mount Maunganui on Saturday. Event one in the three-event series, saw the contest fields split into two to accommodate the New Zealand Government’s red light settings. Finn Vette (Gis), Natasha Gouldsbury (Tara) and Tao...

Taranaki Dominate Nationals: Paige Hareb And Daniel Farr Crowned

Derek MorrisonJan 16, 2022December 5, 20220

Taranaki surfers Paige Hareb and Daniel Farr both claimed their first titles in the premier Open Women’s and Men’s Divisions at the 2022 National Surfing Championships completed at Nine Mile Beach on Saturday. The final showdown of the five-day event was relocated to Nine Mile Beach where participants were met...

40 Frames: Westport Nats Finals Day

Derek MorrisonJan 16, 2022December 5, 20220

Finals day moves to Nine Mile Beach as the swell that has given so much all week abates and a building north swell fills in at the 2022 New Zealand Surfing National Championships held at Westport. Finals day never disappoints on these big occasions with Daniel Farr and Billy Stairmand...

40 Frames: Westport Nats Day 4

Derek MorrisonJan 14, 2022December 5, 20220

Westport’s charm just keeps on giving to the 2022 New Zealand Surfing National Championships, which chalked up day four of five today at Tauranga Bay. Despite the dropping swell, T Bay proved to be the dependable contest venue with somewhere in the vicinity of 35 heats surfed in a 12-hour...

40 Frames: Westport Nats Day 3

Derek MorrisonJan 13, 2022December 5, 20220

Westport delivers yet another day of sunshine and waves in the 2-3 foot range for Day 3 of the 2022 New Zealand Surfing Championships. With temperatures soaring and favourable wave conditions most of the day the event extended into the early evening to get through the required heats. Standouts include...

40 Frames: Westport Nats Day 2

Derek MorrisonJan 12, 2022December 5, 20220

With another warm day, plenty of sunshine and a pulsing swell bringing 2-3 foot waves to Tauranga Bay, Westport the top surfers wasted no time in stamping their authority in the lineup. The day started with an impressive display from sisters Anna and Sophia Brock, who went 1-2 in the...

Westport Nats Day 2: Top Seeds Dominate

Derek MorrisonJan 12, 2022December 5, 20220

The top seeds in the premier Open Men’s division got their campaigns off to a flying start on Day 2 at the 2022 National Surfing Championships held today at Tauranga Bay, Westport. Led by Raglan’s Billy Stairmand, seven of eight top seeds advanced through to the quarterfinals and will take...

40 Frames: 2022 Westport Nats Day 1

Derek MorrisonJan 11, 2022December 5, 20220

Sunshine and a pumping swell greet competitors at the opening day of the 2022 New Zealand Surfing Nationals held at Westport, Buller. Day one sets up an exciting set of scenarios for the nationals with Paige Hareb and Ava Henderson destined to square off in a field full of potential...

Leap Of Faith: Billy Stairmand

Derek MorrisonDec 26, 2021July 25, 20240

The journey of Billy Stairmand in 2021 is astounding. From fundraising just to get to the Australian qualification series, to the highs and lows of the inaugural surfing event at the Olympics to a frantic run through the Challenger Series – and all while never knowing when, or if, he...

Kehu Butler: Knocking On The Door

Isaac ChadwickDec 22, 2021December 12, 20220

Te Kehu Kehu Mokoia Ngawhika Butler is a man who needs little introduction. He’s been touted for years as New Zealand’s “Māori Prince” – our next hope of having a competitor on the World Championship Tour. He’s an explosive surfer with a good team around him and a work ethic...

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Billabong Grom Series: Mount Maunganui, Part One

Taranaki Dominate Nationals: Paige Hareb And Daniel Farr Crowned

40 Frames: Westport Nats Finals Day

40 Frames: Westport Nats Day 4

40 Frames: Westport Nats Day 3

40 Frames: Westport Nats Day 2

Westport Nats Day 2: Top Seeds Dominate

40 Frames: 2022 Westport Nats Day 1

Leap Of Faith: Billy Stairmand

Kehu Butler: Knocking On The Door