Plastics NZ Fishing Tournament 2025 - Registrations Open!

Plastics NZ 2025 Fishing Tournament Proudly supported by the Auckland Branch.
Open to all Plastics NZ Members Nationwide
Join the NZ Plastics Industry, hosted by the Auckland Branch, for a fun day out on the water fishing, networking and engaging in friendly competition.
This event is open to all Plastics NZ Members Nationwide.
Boats will be made available for those looking for a vessel (limited).
When: Friday 21st March 2025 - Fishing Tournament
Where: Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
Ara Tai Drive, Half Moon Bay, Auckland
Cost: $60/ Angler (Limited Tickets available)
Start time: 5am onwards (boat captains must radio in as they exit their marina and confirm POB)
Finish Time: All anglers to be back at BBYC by 4pm
Prize Giving: Between 4.30 - 5.00pm in the Percy Jones Lounge
(some food & drinks to be provided courtesy of Auckland Branch)
Key Sponsors: Burnsco & PNZ Auckland Branch
Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded for:
- Snapper 1st 2nd & 3rd
- Kahawai 1st
- Gurnard 1st
- Trevally 1st
- Average size Snapper
- Best team photo
Competition Rules:
The 2025 Fishing Competition is a catch and release competition where anglers are required to photograph their catch and send their entries to the committee through whatstapp.
- Anglers are to include their full name and the name of their boat with their photos, along with the time the fish was caught.
- Photos to be submitted to Abbie Watson (whatsapp 021848229).
- 1 fish per category, per angler.
- All photos will be reviewed by the panel and the winning fish in each category will be awarded a prize at the prize giving.
- All registered anglers names will go into a draw for spot prizes.
- Each angler will be required to complete a form and have read the 2025 Fishing Competition Terms and Conditions.
Boat Captains:
- Parking is available for cars and trailers at the boat ramp to the left of the yacht club.
- Each boat captain will receive a briefing bag including a measuring mat, the bags can be collected on the morning of the competition from BBYC or couriered if the boat is leaving from another marina.
- The fishing area will be confirmed on the 20th March and emailed to the boat or team captain.
Any questions or concerns please contact your event organisers, Abbie Watson (021 848 229) or Simon Yandall (021 939 348)
Submission of your registration form deems acceptance of the 2025 Fishing Competition Terms & Conditions and Plastics New Zealands Standard Event Terms & Cancellation Policy for this event