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News and views
New Zealand Trout and Fly Fishing Clubs
Please email us at nzfishing.com if you would like any of the following:
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New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers (NZFFA) The NZFFA represents freshwater angling clubs
from throughout New Zealand. In particular, it represents their
concerns and issues, at a national and political level |
New Zealand Salmon Anglers Association Contact: Ron Stuart (President) Email: cqurityron@xtra.co.nz PO Box 1113 |
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Far North Recreational Hunting & Fishing Club Contact: Caroline Elliot Phone: 09-409 8771 Harbour View Road RD4 Kaitaia |
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Whangarei Recreational Hunting & Fishing Club Contact: Phillip Durham Phone: 09-435 5133 16 Barclay Place Whangarei |
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Whangarei Line & Light Rod Fishing Club Contact: Aaron Maple (President) Phone: 09-438 8838 Mobile: 021 208 6711 24 Otaika Rd Whangarei |
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Kauri Coast Recreational Hunting & Fishing Club Contact: Nesta Hackett Phone: 09-439 1357 4 Cynthia Place Baylis Beach, R D 7 Dargaville |
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| Auckland/Waikato region | |
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Auckland Freshwaters Anglers Club (AFAC) Based in Auckland President: Doug Snell 09 625 1247 or 027 237
1157 The club meets in Panmure on the 2nd Monday of each month except January. |
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Based in Auckland The Woody Club is a loose association of huntin, fishin, shooting types with a passion for life. It is an active club which typically meets at the Auckland Club twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, as well as organising events and competitions. |
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Hamilton Anglers Club (HAC) Based in Hamilton The HAC is a collection of keen and active fishers with regular trips and events organised to local and more distant waters. The club meets on the last Monday of each month at the Sports Fishing and Boating Clubrooms in Grantham Street at 7.30pm (except Dec). Visitors are most welcome to attend.” Read the club newsletters. |
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President: Dave Symes - 09 486 6257 Membership: John Cuthbertson - 09 413 6993 Secretary: Roy Richardson - 09 415 8950 Monthly meeting held at: Milford Cruising Club 26 Craig Rd, Milford North Shore City Web: www.nsff.org.nz |
Franklin Fish
& Game Association Ohinemuri Fish & Game Association Te Awamutu Fish and Game Club |
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| Eastern/Rotorua region | |
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President: Wade Fleet – 07 345 9913 Secretary: Sue Robertson – 07 348 9090 Email: rotoruaanglers@paradise.net.nz Web: www.rotoruaanglers.org.nz Clubrooms: Pererika Street Rotorua Weekly social evenings: Friday 5pm-7:30pm All visitors welcome. Monthly meetings: First Tuesday of the month |
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Lakes Water Quality Society (LWQS) A community organisation which focuses on improving water quality in the Rotorua Lakes. (See also Lakes Water Quality Society) |
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Mount Maunganui Sports Fishing Club Salisbury Wharf, Mt Maunganui Fantastic facilities, restaurant, bar, function room,raffle nights, events and tournaments (sea and trout fishing) |
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Manager: Grant Holley Phone: 07-578 6203 Mobile: 027-246 4811 Email: office@tgfc.co.nz Annual events include a trout fishing contest. |
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Tauranga Anglers Club Website: http://www.tga-anglers-club.playz.it/ President: Mike Jarvie Phone: 07-572 2602 (after hours) Email: taurangaanglersclub@hotmail.com Meets 7:30pm on 3rd Monday at the Tauranga Fish
& Dive Clubrooms, Keith Allen Drive, Sulphur Point, Tauranga. |
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Whakatane Anglers Club PO BOX 507 President: Cyn Bisset Secretary: Joan Collins email: acjc@value.net.nz Phone: 07-312 4966 Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. |
Te Puke Fish and Game Club Phone: 07-573 6680 (Note: this club is not running at present) |
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Gisborne Anglers Club President: Sandy Bull Phone: 06-868 4921 |
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| Wairoa Anglers Club Phone: 06-838 8767 |
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| Taupo/Turangi region | |
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Advocates for the Tongariro River An advocacy group dedicated to protecting and promoting the Tongariro River trout fishery. (See also Advocates for the Tongariro River.) |
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Taupo National Trout Centre Society A voluntary organisation with a focus on informing and educating visitors about trout and the Taupo fishery. It also runs children's fishing days. |
Tongariro & Lake Taupo Anglers (TALTAC) Contact: Mary Nisbet Phone: 07-386 5573 TALTAC Annual Competition was held in Feb 2008. For the 2008 results see the Tongariro River Motel website. |
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Taupo Fishing Club Inc President: Steve Simpson Email: bigred@slingshot.co.nz P.O.Box 910, Taupo |
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| Taupo Anglers Club Phone: 07-378 9844 |
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| Hawkes Bay region | |
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(Hawkes Bay region) Website: www.hastingsanglers.org.nz President: Brent Simonsen (06) 8749 133 Secretary: Steve Evans (06) 833 6465 Lodge Custodian: Brian Cottington (06) 8768 626 The club has a membership of around 70 and meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Waimarama Surf Lifesaving Clubrooms at Splash Planet, Grove Road, Hastings at 7.00pm. |
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Napier Freshwater Anglers Club Inc. Secretary: Peter Smaling 844 0161 Mission: To establish, maintain and conduct a Club for the encouragement and promotion of Trout Fishing and all activities pertaining thereto. Meetings are held at 7:30pm on the first Monday
of Fly Tying Night: 1st Thursday of the month @
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| Taranaki region | |
| Wanganui Freshwater Anglers Club Michael Queree Club Secretary / Treasurer Phone: 06-343-8804 |
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| Wellington region | |
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Based in Wellington. Wellington Flyfishers Club Gordon Baker Phone: 04-971 4614 |
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Based in Upper Hutt (Wellington region). Hutt Valley Angling Club Bill Shkopiak |
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Based at Paraparaumu on the Kapiti Coast north of Wellington, with good support from the Kapiti and Horowhenua areas. Malcolm Francis Phone: 06-364 2101 |
Dannevirke Fish & Game Club Dave Pollard Phone: 06-374 9336 |
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Manawatu Freshwater Anglers Club (Inc) President: Duncan Fraser 247A Old West Road, Tiritea, Palmerston North 4410 (06) 355 5496 70 members meet on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm at the Awapuni Community Centre in Newbury St. Palmerston North and again for Fly-Tying on the first Wednesday of every month - January excepted. Excellent monthly magazine and fishing trips with tuition for newer members. The club is actively involved in the preservation of waterways and fish managment with representatives on our national bodies and organizations. New members are welcome and catered for on a 'whole of club' basis. |
Horowhenua Freshwater Anglers Club Has a diverse range of guest speakers at club meetings. Experienced fishers share their experience with newer members. Flytying evening are held on the first Wednesday of every month. Contact George on 06-357 5539 for more information. President: John Beattie Phone: 06-368 1518
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Horowhenua Angling Club Contact: Harvey Brown Email: harveybrown@paradise.net.nz |
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Hutt Valley Coarse Fishing Club Richard Moores Phone: 04-526 8172 |
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Inglewood Rod, Gun and Recreation Club Neville Moratti Phone: 06-756 6657 |
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Manawatu Fish & Game Club Selwyn Simpson Phone: 0274-509 457 |
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Rangitikei Fish & Game Club Ross Thorby |
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Wairarapa Fish & Game Club John Pansters Phone: 06-378 6351 |
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| Nelson/Marlborough region | |
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Nelson Trout Fishing Club Contact: Mike Ducray Phone: 03-5418521 Email: michael@rmf-law.co.nz View club newsletters. See the latest newsletter for meeting and contact details. |
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Marlborough Freshwater Anglers Club room: St Andrews Church Hall, Alfred Street,
Blenheim Contact: Roger Winter Phone: 03-578 3473 Fax: 03- 577 9258 Email: roglizwinter@xtra.co.nz |
Motueka Freshwater Anglers Contact: John Craze Phone: 03- 528 8309 |
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Nelson Dawnbreakers Fishing Club Clubrooms: At Nelson North Country Club, Main Road North, Hira. Club weekends are the second weekend of each month Contact: Doug McKay, Club Captain |
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| Nelson Coarse Fishing Club Contact: Dave Dixon Phone: 03-547 1699 Email: dixond@clear.net.nz |
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Kaikoura Anglers Club Contact: Trevor Peterson Phone: 03-319 5135 |
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| West Coast | |
| Hokitika Angling Club Inc President: Bruce Erikson P.O. Box 174 A small but active club which hosts regular club days for fresh and saltwater fishing. It owns baches at Neils Beach, Bruce Bay, and Lake Kaniere that are available for hire to club and non-club members. |
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| Greymouth Fishing Club Inc President: Andrew Bone Contact Sharron Phone: 03-768 5541 Email: gmthfc@xtra.co.nz Web: www.greymouthfishingclub.co.nz Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month at 7.30pm At the club rooms, Gresson Street, Greymouth. |
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| North Canterbury region | |
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Canterbury
Fly Fishing Club |
The Canterbury Anglers Club Inc Based in Christchurch Canterbury Anglers Club newsletters The Secretary |
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Canterbury Float Fishing Club Club Secretary Ray Bricknell Ph 03-313 6610 |
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Christchurch Fishing & Casting Club Fay Mangos Phone: 03 942 8226 Email: prboyce@paradise.net.nz Website: www.cfcc.co.nz As well as trout and salmon fishing the club caters for sea anglers, kite fishing and surf casters. |
Amuri Rod & Gun Club c/- Dougal Norrie |
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Burnham Rod & Gun Club c/- Mr B Tait |
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NZ Salmon Anglers' Assn The Secretary |
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Air NZ Angling Club The Secretary |
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Canterbury Flyfishing Club The Secretary |
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Canterbury Float Fishing Club The Secretary |
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Canterbury Lurefishing Assn Dirk Barr, President |
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Ferrymead Fishing Club Lex Coutts |
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| Central South Island region | |
South Canterbury Angler's Club Based in Timaru |
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| South Canterbury Salmon Anglers Club Based in Timaru Join and support the work of the Salmon Anglers Club which includes work at the McKinnons Creek salmon hatchery. Membership fees as at December 2007: Individual: $30; Family: $30; Junior: $10 (under 18 years) |
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| Otago region | |
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Based in Dunedin. |
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Otago Stream Bashers and Fly Flingers Based in Dunedin View club newsletters. Contact re membership or to request the newsletter: Phil Dowsett Phone: 03-474-2934 Email: phil.dowsett@nzta.govt.nz |
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Based in Queenstown (Otago) Meets monthly and holds regular trips, competitions, take a kid fishing days and an annual beginners' fly fishing course. |
| Southland region | |
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Based in Invercargill It organises fishing trips, club competitions and fly-tying evenings, and runs a fly fishing course each year which is open to the public. |
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