Derek Morrison

Fiji’s government moves to restore customary control of surfing areas

Derek MorrisonNovember 26, 2025

by Derek MorrisonNovember 26, 20250

Sitiveni Rabuka’s Cabinet has endorsed a bill that is set to repeal a significant piece of regulation that liberalised access to all surfing areas in Fiji. The Fijian government confirmed that the Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill 2025 had been given the all-clear to be tabled in parliament, which......

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Review: Wai-Tai Aotearoa Boardshorts

Derek MorrisonOctober 29, 2025October 29, 2025

by Derek MorrisonOctober 29, 2025October 29, 20250

A fresh brand out of Gisborne, Wai-Tai Aotearoa’s all-new four-way stretch boardshorts are punching with the best right from the get-go. In a surf industry dominated by big brands that give very little back to New Zealand surfers, this new boardshort company makes it easy to support New Zealand design.......

The Jack Tyro Story

Derek MorrisonOctober 27, 2025

by Derek MorrisonOctober 27, 20250

Filmmaker Jonathan Smit reveals the story of Sumner surfer and New Zealand representative surfer Jack Tyro in this beautifully made and edited film. Press play, enjoy! Credits: Featuring Jack Tyro Filmed & Edited By: Jonathan Smit...

Understanding The Battle To Save Wairarapa’s Coastal Access

Derek MorrisonAugust 18, 2025August 18, 2025

by Derek MorrisonAugust 18, 2025August 18, 20250

South Wairarapa District Council’s proposed bylaw – to ban all public access to the public road leading to one of the most remote and spectacular coastlines in New Zealand for a period of three years, may be a misstep. Here’s our guide to understanding what’s happening and how surfers can......

Council Seeks To Close Access To Iconic Wairarapa Surf Coastline

Derek MorrisonAugust 17, 2025August 18, 2025

by Derek MorrisonAugust 17, 2025August 18, 20250

South Wairarapa District Council is proposing a bylaw that would ban all public access – even on foot – to a public road leading to one of the most remote and spectacular coastlines in New Zealand. The Wairarapa Coastline in question is a real jewel in the New Zealand surf......

Benji Lowen Now Top 10 In Australia After Latest Win

Derek MorrisonJuly 31, 2025

by Derek MorrisonJuly 31, 20250

Christchurch-raised Benji Lowen has had a blistering year in surfing contests with a string of wins here in New Zealand, before repeating that feat along Australia’s East Coast. He’s just won the GromSearch Oz Cup in his adopted backyard of Coffs Harbour, NSW, and that’s boosted him into the top......

Watch: Rising Tide

Derek MorrisonMay 19, 2025

by Derek MorrisonMay 19, 20250

In the footsteps of some true greats, a new generation is emerging from the deep south. This film follows 2025 National Champion Alexis Owen, Lewis Murphy and Keo Morrison and friends around some of their favourite waves. The Otago coastline is renowned for producing rippers, like Graham Carse, the Barton......

Bondi’s Tan Family Named Humanitarians Of The Year By SurfAid

Derek MorrisonMay 14, 2025

by Derek MorrisonMay 14, 20250

SurfAid has named Eugene, Deb, Jet and Spike Tan (the people behind Aquabumps) as SurfAid’s Humanitarians of the Year for 2025. This award recognizes individuals, groups, or in this case families, for their exceptional contributions towards supporting SurfAid’s mission to improve the health, well-being, and resilience of people living in......

SurfAid’s Work Evolving In Remote Surf Locations

Derek MorrisonMay 14, 2025

by Derek MorrisonMay 14, 20250

SurfAid shares an update on their work in the remote communities of Rote and the Mentawai Islands, and name their Humanitarian of the Year for 2025. In the Mentawai Islands, the SurfAid Katuronata program is in full swing. Each day, new water facilities are being built in partnership with local......

The Rise & Fall & Rise Of Gemma Lee

Derek MorrisonMay 1, 2025May 2, 2025

by Derek MorrisonMay 1, 2025May 2, 20250

“I came off a wave and when I popped up I could see the board swirling toward me. It hammered me right on the head – I was lucky no teeth were broken,” smiles Gemma Wagstaff as she recalls the incident while surfing on a typically windy day at Lyall......