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Accommodation
Holiday cottage in Ahipara
We have our private and peaceful cottage set among gardens and native plantings in the hills just eight minutes from Shipwreck Bay, Ahipara.
Off grid, tucked against a forest backdrop with expansive views north along 90-mile beach and west to the surf breaks of Shipwreck Bay it is a welcome retreat away from the bustle of the beach.
The 1-bedroom cottage is nestled in native plantings and gardens of the 2 acre property. It has expansive views of Tauroa Point/Shipwreck Bay and Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe/Ninety Mile Beach north to Cape Reinga.
Evening sunsets a specialty! Perfect getaway for couples.
Surf guide available if required.
More info here: https:// http://www.airbnb.co.nz/rooms/1523305410671248632
General
It's not just Raglan's surf that's pumping!
Up above the famous left-hand break, a group of keen rangers are drawing attention to the conservation on Mt Karioi - check out their awesome video! https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/power-our-rangers
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Donate to SurfAid
SurfAid's core mission is to improve the health, well-being and resilience of remote communities connected through surfing.
SurfAid believes that positive, sustainable and long-lasting change can only be achieved through the active involvement of the locals in the places we surf.
SurfAid is committed to a 'hand up, not a handout' philosophy. The focus is on
empowering and supporting local communities to enrich their own lives, and increase their choices and possibilities for realising their own potential.
Learn more about SurfAid right here: https://surfaid.org/about
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Start A Career In Diving
Did you know you could train for a career in diving right here in Dunedin? Our friends at Dive Otago even have a pool inside their purpose-built training facility. They're one of the world's top diver training establishments with connections all over the world. Check out and order their full career prospectus right here: https:// http://www.diveotago.co.nz/pages/dive-instructor-career-course
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Stop Fishing Industry Sea Lion Deaths
Greenpeace has started a petition calling on Parliament to immediately reinstate the Fishing Related Mortality Limit (FRML), the official limit for ‘acceptable’ deaths of pakake, the New Zealand sea lion.
Why is this important?
Pakake, the New Zealand sea lion is the world’s rarest sea lion and an endangered species. There are only 10,000 and live around the remote sub-antarctic Auckland Islands. The population is in decline in the sub-antarctic after a 23% decline in pup numbers in the 2022/2023 season.
Your signature helps: copy and paste this link to add your name to the petition.
https://community.greenpeace.org.nz/petitions/reinstate-the-death-limit-for-endangered-sea-lions
For Sale
SOLD: Canon 400mm 2.8L
I've just upgraded my go-to surf photography lens and so my current lens is available. It's a Canon 400mm f/2.8L IS USM – this is the image-stabilised version of the world's best lens. This is the lens needed for anyone wanting to shoot professional sports, surfing, wildlife etc. It's an amazing bit of kit. Comes with its hood, lens cover, lens case, camo lens cover and all in good condition. Glass is in superb condition and still delivers crisp photos every time.
Not on Trade Me yet, but will be soon. Asking $5500. Get in contact for more info. Derek 021 1398188
For Sale
Xcel 4/3 Drylock Size MT
Selling this Xcel 4/3 Drylock Size MT, $90.
It has seen better days but still does the job. Some damage to the leg as shown in the pictures on NZ Surf Exchange.
I usually wear a size Large but this fits me fine and is pretty flexible.
https:// http://www.facebook.com/groups/NZSurfX/permalink/1811168082649894/?sale_post_id=1811168082649894
For Sale
6'1" Camezind Board For Sale
6'.1" x 19 3/4" x 2 3/8" 33 ltrs Camenzind. Just a few surface pressure dings. Sweet stick . Still pretty new, asking $500.
Pick-up Auckland.
https:// http://www.facebook.com/groups/NZSurfX/permalink/1817046022062100/?sale_post_id=1817046022062100
For Sale
New Surfboards For Sale
Hi guys, I'm selling these brand new Surfboards that were on display in our shop. They are in New condition and all of them come with fins. I also have Sticky Johnson leg ropes, grip pads, and wax, plus board bags and other accessories, just ask. O'Neill Wetsuits and booties etc etc.
Epic Scuba and Surf is still in operation, just have my business at home at present.
1st Board: 6'2 Modern Highline model (fibreglass) 45 Liters, colour Fire Storm $500.
2nd Board: 6"8 Modern Highline model (fibreglass) 54 Liters. $530. Colour Sea Tint
3rd Board: 7'0 Modern Love Child model (fibreglass) 52,6 Liters. $615 colour white with pin lines
Shipping can be arrange at buyers expense, otherwise pick up from Eastern Beach, Auckland
https:// http://www.facebook.com/groups/NZSurfX/permalink/1818071508626218/?sale_post_id=1818071508626218
For Sale
Surfboard 6.1' Al Merrick 33.8L + bag + leash
Surfboard 6.1' Al Merrick 33.8L + bag + leash, $500.
Great shortboard, few pressure marks but in perfect conditions otherwise.
Board bag and leash near new.
Time to let my dream of shortboard surfing go ... too small for me 😞
Thruster set of fins available.
Located in Ngunguru, Northland.
https:// http://www.facebook.com/groups/NZSurfX/permalink/1817532382013464/?sale_post_id=1817532382013464
Events
Saturday November 1
New Work by Murray Eskdale: Structure, RDS Gallery, Dunedin
Structure is a collection of new work by one of Dunedin's leading fine art photographers, Murray Eskdale. All photographs taken with medium format twin-lens reflex camera, 2025, printed on cellulose-based fine-art baryta paper from negative scans.
Editions of 5.
Exhibition runs 3 October – 1 November 2025
RDS Gallery
6 Castle Street
Dunedin Central (right next to the Box of Light Gallery).
https://rdsgallery.co.nz/