Some Far North iwi members out to stop decades-old fishing competition 
By Helen Castles NZ Source: 1news 1/23/2024
Helen Castles
Credit: 1News
Some members of Far North iwi Ngāti Kahu say they plan on putting a stop to Doubtless Bay’s annual Anniversary Fishing Contest and plans to block off all boat ramps in their “tribal waters”.
 

The fishing competition, which is also referred to as the Fishing Classic, has been running for more than 40 years in the area and is expected to have around 500 competitors. The event is scheduled for the 27th and 28th with a prize pool totalling $30,000. Fish are auctioned off with all profits going to the local community.

 
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