2024 Results
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OVERALL WINNERS
| HEAVIEST SNAPPER – OVERALL RESULTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Zane Kaaka, Te Kao | 8.225kg | $30,000 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Quintin Collings, Kaitaia | 8kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Damien Sinclair, Wairoa | 3.63kg | $10,000 |
| Ladies Average Weight Snapper | Joeleen Rogers, Kaitaia | 3.551kg | $2,000 |
| Teams Average Weight Snapper | Team 15 – Chocolate Fish | 19.835kg | $3,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 7 – Bounty Hunters | 82.52kg | $5,000 |
| 2nd Place Team | Team 8 – 4UP | 68.535kg | $3,000 |
| 3rd Place Team | Team 40 – The God Botherers | 67.535kg | $1,000 |
| Winner of the Mitsubishi Triton: Anaru Murray | |||
| Super Liquor Seahorse Kontiki Winner: Skarn Hokai | |||
| Seahorse Kontiki Early Bird Winner: Russell Hockley | |||
| MeloYelo E-Bike Winner: Dan Graham | |||
DAY WINNERS
| TUESDAY 12th MARCH | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Zane Kaaka, Te Kao | 8.225kg | $2,500 |
| Ladies Heaviest Snapper | Tuppy Parker, Titahi Bay | 6.06kg | $500 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Kurt Lunjevich, Kaitaia | 3.555kg | $1,500 |
| Winning Team | Team 16 – Taranaki Suspects | 35.46kg | $500 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Quintin Collings, Kaitaia | 8kg | $1,500 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Barry Sides, Kaitaia | 7.955kg | $750 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Paul Visscher, Australia | 7.325kg | $400 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Paul Kidwell, Taupo | 7.3kg | $300 |
| WEDNESDAY 13th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Nadine Boynton, Kaitaia | 7.435kg | $2,500 |
| Ladies Heaviest Snapper | Nadine Boynton, Kaitaia | 7.435kg | |
| Ladies Heaviest Snapper | Pania Cooper, Morewa | 5.91kg | $500 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Corey Warrander, Rotorua | 4.02kg | $1,500 |
| Winning Team | Team 82 – Snack-a-changis | 29.985kg | $500 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Ty Rolston, Kerikeri | 6.98kg | $1,500 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Kane Wrigglesworth, Napier | 6.83kg | $750 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Glen Berghan, Awanui | 6.625kg | $400 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | William Lloyd, Whakatane | 6.33kg | $300 |
| THURSDAY 14th MARCH – Riders Sports Day | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Jason Morss, Ahipara | 6.67kg | $750 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Eben Nesbit, Onerahi | 2.605kg | $2,000 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Calvin Fourie, Auckland | 6.625kg | $500 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Robbie Wilson, Ruawai | 6kg | $400 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Joe Frearson, Dargaville | 5.865kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Andy Paul, Ruamanga | 5.845kg | $200 |
| FRIDAY 15th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Thomas Harley, Opotiki | 6.95kg | $2,500 |
| Ladies Heaviest Snapper | Nadine Boynton, Kaitaia | 5.03kg | $500 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Susie Butler, Whangarei | 3.675kg | $1,500 |
| Winning Team | Team 8 – 4UP | 31.655kg | $500 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Kevin Tyler, Te Awamutu | 6.72kg | $1,500 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Dave Hallett, Awanui | 6.645kg | $750 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Dave Rameka, Auckland | 6.415kg | $400 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Damien Sinclair, Wairoa | 6.26kg | $300 |
| SATURDAY 16th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Kadin Williams, Waipu | 6.59kg | $2,500 |
| Ladies Heaviest Snapper | Fiona Newey, Golden Bay | 5.025kg | $500 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Ross Keogh, Whangarei | 3.405kg | $1,500 |
| Winning Team | Team 91 – Riders Sports Team | 7.525kg | $500 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Michael Rameka, Waipapakauri | 5.6kg | $1,500 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Fiona Newey, Golden Bay | 5.025kg | $750 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Dave Lloyd, Kaeo | 4.51kg | $400 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Josh Kena, Dargaville | 4.5kg | $300 |
Zane Kaaka – Overall
Anaru Murray – Triton Winner
Bounty Hunters – Winning Team
Damien Sinclear – Average Overall
Skarn Hokai – Seahorse Kontiki Winner
2023 Results
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OVERALL WINNERS
| HEAVIEST SNAPPER – OVERALL RESULTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Damien Sinclair, Martinborough | 7.485kg | $30,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Robert Proctor, Broadwood | 2.833kg | $10,000 |
| Ladies Average Weight Snapper | Gillian Fisher, Kaitaia | 2.929kg | $2,000 |
| Winning Team | Bounty Hunters | 47.23kg | $4,000 |
| 2nd Place Team | Team Nothing | 31.485kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Place Team | Kaitaia Hunting & Fishing | 29.755kg | $800 |
| Winner of the Mitsubishi Triton: Bruce Stone | |||
| Super Liquor Seahorse Kontiki Winner: Conrad Marsh | |||
| Seahorse Kontiki Early Bird Winner: Phillip Harpur | |||
| MeloYelo E-Bike Winner: Josh Mills | |||
DAY WINNERS
| TUESDAY 21th MARCH | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Craig Larson, Auckland | 7.16kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Gillian Fisher, Kaitaia
Trevor Coombe, New Plymouth |
2.76kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 38 – Kaitaia Hunting & Fishing | 20.014kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Nadine Boynton, Kaitaia | 6.955kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Milton Arnold, Kaitaia | 6.555kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Nore Martin, Mitimiti | 6.27kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Andre Zowitzkey, Auckland | 5.975kg | $200 |
| WEDNESDAY 22nd MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Stephen Heka, Kaitaia | 5.505kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Sheree Beehre, Kaitaia | 3.025kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 48 – Far North Slayers | 10.765kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Andre Zowitzkey, Auckland | 4.675kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Adam Plews, Helensville | 4.3kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Rio Martin, Waitara | 4.015kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Dean Leef, Kaitaia | 3.915kg | $200 |
| THURSDAY 23rd MARCH – Riders Sports Day | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Liam Shadgett, Waiuku | 6.435kg | $850 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Steve Harris, Kaikohe | 1.88kg | $1,500 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Quentin Suppers, Te Puke | 6.1kg | $300 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Elliot Hardie, Feilding | 5.46kg | $200 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Timothy Gray, Wellington | 5.005kg | $100 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Adam Plews, Helensville | 4.49kg | $50 |
| FRIDAY 24th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Stephen Foote, Waiuku | 6.3kg | $2000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Wiremu Hokai, Auckland | 3.005kg | $1000 |
| Winning Team | Team 7 – The Bounty Hunters | 21.02kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Bradley Heath, Hawera | 6.06kg | $1000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Haze Windelborn, Whangarei | 5.74kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Zabe Hassan, Kaitaia | 5.505kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Jeff Hamer, Waiheke Island | 5.455kg | $200 |
| SATURDAY 25th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Damien Sinclair, Martinborough | 7.485kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Leighton Mattews, Kaitaia | 2.69kg | $1000 |
| Winning Team | Team 7 – The Bounty Hunters | 14.32kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Todd Warmington, Dargaville | 4.875kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Michael Rameka, Awanui | 4.725kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Dar Christensen, Kaitaia | 4.45kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Marihi Langford, Awanui | 4.41kg | $200 |
Damien Sinclair – Overall
Bounty Hunters – Winning Team
Bruce Stone – Triton Winner
Average Weight Winner – Robert Proctor
Conrad Marsh – Winner of the Seahorse Kontiki
Josh Mills – MeloYelo E-Bike Winner
2021 Results
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OVERALL WINNERS
| HEAVIEST SNAPPER – OVERALL RESULTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Dickson Hohaia, South Taranaki | 9.060kg | $30,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Tony Brown, Kaitaia | 2.235kg | $10,000 |
| Ladies Average Weight Snapper | May Petera, Kaitaia | 2.077kg | $2,000 |
| Winning Team | Bounty Hunters | 41.062kg | $4,000 |
| 2nd Place Team | B.O.P Slayers | 39.393kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Place Team | 4UP | 33.926kg | $800 |
| Teams Average | Motutangi Resthome | 11.214kg | $3,000 |
| Winner of the Mitsubishi Triton: Graeme Newlands, Whakatane | |||
| The Liquor King Oklahoma Joe’s Smoker Winner: Doug Hayes, Kaeo | |||
| Seahorse Kontiki Early Bird Winner: Ken Tyler, Kihikihi | |||
| Quad Bike Winner: Graham Richards, Auckland | |||
DAY WINNERS
| TUESDAY 16th MARCH | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Richard Tepania, Kaitaia | 6.555kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Kane Wrigglesworth, Napier | 2.08kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 6 – Spot X | 22.133kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Corey Williams,Kaeo | 6.272kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Stephen Heka, Kaitaia | 6.095kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Raymond Cox, Opotiki | 5.766kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Joseph Kemp, Kaitaia | 5.76kg | $200 |
| WEDNESDAY 17th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Dickson Hohaia, South Taranaki | 9.06kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Raymond Tait, Tauranga | 2.474kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 21 – B.O.P Slayers | 20.352kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Craig Rogers, Kaitaia | 7.38kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Gary Bennett, Owhata | 6.74kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Chris Spurr, Te Hapara | 6.38kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Peter Froggatt,Dargaville | 6.23kg | $200 |
| THURSDAY 18th MARCH – Riders Sports Day | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Deon Kumm, Waitara | 5.895kg | $500 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Daniel Zydenbos, Waikato | 2.285kg | $1,500 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Conrad Devan, Kaitaia | 5.27kg | $300 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | John Powell, Maungaturoto | 5.125kg | $200 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Jim O’Brian, Wellington | 4.83kg | $100 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Harrison Pene, Ahipara | 4.66kg | $50 |
| FRIDAY 19th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Clayton Field, Auckland | 5.2kg | $2000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Clayton Field, Auckland | 5.2kg | $1000 |
| Winning Team | Team 20 – Dilligaf | 5.2kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Hamish McDonald, Auckland | Lucky draw | $1000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Bruce DeVorms, Rotorua | Lucky draw | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Joseph Williams, Kaeo | Lucky draw | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | S’Pia Thacker, Whangarei | Lucky draw | $200 |
| SATURDAY 20th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Graeme Newlands, Whakatane | 4.81kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Jason Skelton, Pukenui | 2.95kg | $1000 |
| Winning Team | Team 22 – Bounty Hunters | 7.775kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Chris Spurr, Te Hapara | 4.685kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Tony Monastra, Paraparaumu | 4.07kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Pera Matchitt, Te Kao | 3.89kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Simon Hitch, Opunake | 3.675kg | $200 |
Dickson Hohaia – Overall Winner
Bounty Hunters – Teams winners
Graeme Newlands – Triton Winner
Tony Brown – Average Weight Winner
Nadine Boynton – Ladies heaviest winner
Graeme Richards – Quad bike winner
Doug Hayes – LK Oklahoma Joe Smoker winner
Ken Tyler – Early Bird Winner
May Petera – Ladies Average Winner
Motutangi Resthome – Team Average winners
Poker run spot prize winner
2020 Results
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OVERALL WINNERS
| HEAVIEST SNAPPER – OVERALL RESULTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Grant Thompson, Auckland | 8.285kg | $30,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Thomas Baker, Hamilton | 2.923kg | $10,000 |
| Ladies Average Weight Snapper | Louise Rogers, Kaitaia | 2.94kg | $2,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 13 – Bounty Hunters | 51.825kg | $4,000 |
| 2nd Place Team | Team 25 – FN Slayers | 35.76kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Place Team | Team 17 – Team Kilwell | 24.2kg | $800 |
| Teams Average | Team 34 – Hook Em All | 11.68kg | $3,000 |
| Winner of the Mitsubishi Triton: Karlos Adams – Auckland | |||
| The Liquor King Seahorse Kontiki Winner: Steve Wallace – Auckland | |||
| Seahorse Kontiki Early Bird Winner: Bruce Sinton – New Plyouth | |||
| Quad Bike Winner: Maui Laws-Walker – Waitangi | |||
DAY WINNERS
| TUESDAY 17th MARCH | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Aaron Macdougall, Ohope | 5.44kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Nathan Tarawa, Kaitaia | 2.46kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 17 – Team Kilwell | 12.375kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Trevor Coombe, New Plymouth | 4.74kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Daniel Bates, Ruakaka | 4.55kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Mark French, Tauranga | 3.82kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Aaron Macdougall, Ohope | 3.58kg | $200 |
| WEDNESDAY 18th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Pete Watson, Kaitaia | 5.48kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | James Parlour, Kaitaia | 2.63kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 8 – Meat with no feet | 2.705kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Kelvin Williams, Wanganui | 3.445kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Brendon Wallbank, Auckland | 3.34kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Nathan Tarawa, Kaitaia | 2.81kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Joseph Kemp, Kaitaia | 2.705kg | $200 |
| Flight Centre Travel Voucher | Shane Norton – New Plymouth | $3,000 | |
| THURSDAY 19th MARCH – Riders Sports Day | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Kepa Paaka, Kaitaia | 8.745kg | $500 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Donald Jennings, Taranaki Paddy Howard, Bay of Plenty |
2.395kg | $1,500 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Marty Madsen, Opotiki | 6.595kg | $300 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Rob Parker, Kaitaia | 6.255kg | $200 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Alma Perry, Kaikohe | 5.95kg | $100 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Peter Black, Te Puke | 5.785kg | $50 |
| FRIDAY 20th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Grant Thompson, Auckland | 8.285kg | $2000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Pete Watson, Kaitaia | 2.934kg | $1000 |
| Winning Team | Team 13 – Bounty Hunters | 19.31kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Craig Rogers, Kaitaia | 7.08kg | $1000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Jack Job, Kaitaia | 6.33kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Gillian Fisher, Kaitaia | 5.415kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Michael Rameka, Awanui | 4.98kg | $200 |
| SATURDAY 21st MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Chris Spurr, Te Hapara | 7.37kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | William (Bill) Black, Kaitaia | 2.996kg | $1000 |
| Winning Team | Team 13 – Bounty Hunters | 21.52kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Wayne Newcombe, Whangarei | 6.47kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Mike Smith, Whanganui | 6.185kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Ethan Parker, Kaitaia | 6.145kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Richard Job, Awanui | 6.03kg | $200 |
Overall Winner Heaviest Snapper Grant Thompson
Winning Team – Bounty Hunters
Overall Average Weight Winner – Thomas Baker
Truck Winner, Karlos Adams
2019 Results
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OVERALL WINNERS
| HEAVIEST SNAPPER – OVERALL RESULTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Dave Rameka, Auckland | 7.905kg | $30,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Chris Spur, Gisborne | 2.545kg | $10,000 |
| Ladies Average Weight Snapper | Renae Wickens, Whangarei | 2.92kg | $2,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 47 – Bounty Hunters | 56.661kg | $4,000 |
| 2nd Place Team | Team 25 – FN Slayers | 47.58kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Place Team | Team 30 – Vaughan Craven | 38.848kg | $800 |
| Teams Average | Team 2 – Bruce Basher | 10.975kg | $3,000 |
| Winner of the Mitsubishi Triton: Craig Larson | |||
| The Liquor King Seahorse Kontiki Winner: David Leatherby | |||
| Early Bird Seahorse Kontiki Winner: Peter Anderson | |||
DAY WINNERS
| TUESDAY 12th MARCH | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Dave Rameka, Auckland | 7.905kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Grant Foster, Kaitaia | 2.415kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 30 – Vaughan Craven | 18.083kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Vaughan Craven, Tauranga | 7.436kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Brendan Wallbank,Auckland | 6.92kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Rio Martin, Taranaki | 6.88kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Cody Lloyd, Kaeo | 6.71kg | $200 |
| WEDNESDAY 13th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Tony Richards, Pataruru | 7.45kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Richard Jobe, Awanui | 2.464kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 57 – Tania Yates | 19.635kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Kane Wrigglesworth, Napier | 7.445kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Miko Rogers, Kaitaia | 7.215kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Alex Murti, Kaitaia | 6.35kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Vincent Yates, Kaitaia | 6.34kg | $200 |
| Flight Centre Travel Voucher | Timo Masters | $3,000 | |
| THURSDAY 14th MARCH – Riders Sports Day | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Jack Rogers, Kaitaia | 7.6kg | $500 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Steve Cooper, Whakatane | 2.535kg | $1,500 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Nore Martin, Kohukohu | 7.21kg | $300 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Wayne Randell, Auckland | 6.99kg | $200 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Skarn Hokai, Kaitaia | 6.89kg | $100 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Deon Kumm, New Plymouth | 6.44kg | $50 |
| FRIDAY 15th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Kane Wrigglesworth, Napier | 5.835kg | $2000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Sam Morrison, Napier | 3.005kg | $1000 |
| Winning Team | Team 25 – FN Slayers | 13.315kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Stephen Heka, Kaitaia | 5.335kg | $1000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Kurt Lunjevich, Kaitaia | 4.55kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | David Leatherby, New Plymouth | 4.26kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Sue Prothero, Auckland | 3.965kg | $200 |
| SATURDAY 16th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Izaak Bonner, Hamilton | 7.355kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Hendri Vorster, Tauranga | 2.79kg | $1000 |
| Winning Team | Team 47 – Bounty Hunters | 24.11kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Steve Maisey, Kaitaia | 7.14kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Sam Tafunai, Kaitaia | 6.83kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Chad Prentice, Hawkes Bay | 6.53kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Andrew Kingi, Takapau | 5.98kg | $200 |
Overall Winner Heaviest Snapper Dave Rameka
Winning Team – Team 47, Bounty Hunters
Overall Average Weight Winner – Chris Spur
Truck Winner, Craig Larson
2018 Results
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OVERALL WINNERS
| HEAVIEST SNAPPER – OVERALL RESULTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Grant Dodunski, Te Puke | 8.945kg | $30,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Wayne Bridger, Waipu Rory Collings, Kaitaia John Gower, Stratford |
2.415kg | $10,000 (shared) |
| Ladies Average Weight Snapper | Sharlene Yates, Broadwood | 2.23kg | $2,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 3 – Wayne Newcombe | 58.115kg | $4,000 |
| Teams Average | Team 38 – Miko Rogers | 19.43kg | $3,000 |
| 2nd Place Team | Team 29 – Vaughan Craven | 53.33kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Place Team | Team 7 – Peter Hill | 49.095kg | $800 |
| Winner of the Mitsubishi Triton: Alec Saunders | |||
| The Liquor King Seahorse Kontiki Winner: Doug Hayes | |||
| Early Bird Seahorse Kontiki Winner: Grant Western | |||
DAY WINNERS
| TUESDAY 20th MARCH | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Matt Shalders, Kaitaia | 8.4kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Tawera Falwasser, Auckland | 2.195kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 3 – Wayne Newcombe | 26.03kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Bill Kaaka, Te Kao | 7.77kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Roy Langford, Kaitaia | 7.575kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Dave Chisholm, Helensville | 7.565kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Mike Shalders, Kaitaia | 6.7kg | $200 |
| WEDNESDAY 21st MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Grant Dodunski, Te Puke | 8.945kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Vincent Yates, Kaitaia | 2.595kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 36 – Stephen Heka | 34.51kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Mike Rameka, Awanui | 8.78kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Richard Otley, Whakatane | 8.535kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Raymond Cox, Opotiki | 7.91kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | John Collings, Kaitaia | 7.875kg | $200 |
| Flight Centre Travel Voucher | Barbara Schrafft | $3,000 | |
| THURSDAY 22nd MARCH – Riders Sports Day | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Ace Pene, Kaitaia | 6.72kg | $500 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Stu Job, Ngataki | 2.24kg | $1,500 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Cody Busby, Awanui | 5.785kg | $300 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Collin Ransom, Levin | 5.535kg | $200 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Gavin Heka, Auckland | 4.65kg | $100 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Steven Beckett, Kaitaia | 4.13kg | $50 |
| FRIDAY 23rd MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Matthew Climo, Hastings | 5.145kg | $2000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Raymond Cox, Opotiki | 2.31kg | $1000 |
| Winning Team | Team 29 – Vaughan Craven | 7.12kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Chris Bristol, Wanganui | 4.655kg | $1000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Alec Saunders, Auckland | 4.33kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Vaughan Craven, Tauranga | 3.755kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Broughton Perry, Kaitaia | 3.6kg | $200 |
| SATURDAY 24th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Chris Spur, Gisborne | 4.535kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Mark French, Tauranga | 2.815kg | $1000 |
| Winning Team | Team 52 – The Jew | 13.785kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Jared Blackburn, Tauranga | 4.43kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Vincent Yates, Kaitaia | 3.785kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Richard Otley, Whakatane | 3.67kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Bruce, De Vorms, Rotorua | 3.585kg | $200 |
Overall Winner Heaviest Snapper Grant Dodunski
Overall Average Weight Winners – Wayne Bridger, Rory Collings, John Gower
Winning Team – Team 3, Wayne Newcombe
Take a guess who won the truck..
2017 Results
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OVERALL WINNERS
| HEAVIEST SNAPPER – OVERALL RESULTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Chris Spurr, Gisborne | 6.175kg | $30,000 |
| Ladies Heaviest Snapper | Clara Morunga, Hamilton | 3.87kg | $1,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Brad Hill, Pukehangi | 1.816kg | $10,000 |
| Ladies Average Weight Snapper | Marihi Langford, Awanui | 1.84kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 40 – Eastland Port | 32.56kg | $4,000 |
| Teams Average | Team 4 – Team Roman | 7.025kg | $2,000 |
| 2nd Place Team | Team 8 – Team Hamill | 28.656kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Place Team | Team 16 – Happy Hookers | 24.21kg | $800 |
| Winner of the Mitsubishi Triton: Marcia Waru | |||
| The Liquor King Seahorse Kontiki Winner: Dave Masters | |||
| Early Bird Seahorse Kontiki Winner: Joseph Lumsden | |||
DAY WINNERS
| TUESDAY 14th MARCH | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Isaak Crook,Te Pahu | 5.95kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Mike Shalders, Kaitaia | 1.73kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team Hamills – Team 8 | 9.605kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | John Kazubiernis, Foxton | 4.32kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Clara Morunga, Hamilton | 3.87kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Maurice Cooper, Moerewa | 3.635kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Perry Broughton, Kaitaia | 3.61kg | $200 |
| WEDNESDAY 15th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Chris Spurr, Gisborne | 6.175kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Joshua Puckey, Kaitaia | 1.87kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team Eastland – Team 40 | 14.22kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Jackson Brown, Tauranga | 5.1kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Angus Polis, Napier | 2.725kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Brendon Gibbs, Katikati | 2.26kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Chad Prentice, Gisborne | 2.05kg | $200 |
| Flight Centre Travel Voucher | Mandy Cross | $3,000 | |
| THURSDAY 16th MARCH – DAIWA/FIN-NOR Day | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Graham Masters, Kaitaia | 6.525kg | $500 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Brian Morrisey, Te Awamutu | 2.301kg | $1,500 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Paddy Tepania, Kaitaia | 5.84kg | $300 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Mike Henderson, Auckland | 5.395kg | $200 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Tiri John, Tauranga | 5.37kg | $100 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Bill Kaaka, Kaitaia | 5.245kg | $50 |
| FRIDAY 17th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Robert Carter, Whangarei | 5.455kg | $2000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | William Osborne, Auckland | 1.806kg | $1000 |
| Winning Team | Happy Hookers – Team 16 | 10.455kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Stacey McCarthy, Auckland | 5.05kg | $1000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Vincent Yates, Takahue | 4.885kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Garry Hockey, Waiuku | 4.305kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Greg Gourley, Thames | 4.17kg | $200 |
| SATURDAY 18th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Alan Davis, Mt Maunganui | 5.715kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Andy Veale, Auckland & Chad Prentice, Gisborne | 1.877kg | $500 each |
| Winning Team | Fin Nor – Team 27 | 11.135kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Mat Becker, Katikati | 4.695kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Paul Ralph, Dargaville | 4.22kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Morgan Rees, Waiuku | 4.175kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Dar Christensen, Kaitaia | 3.65kg | $200 |
Overall Winner Heaviest Snapper Chris Spurr
Overall Average Weight Winner – Brad Hill
Winning-Team-Eastland-Port
Fridays Heaviest Fish Winners
2016 Results
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OVERALL WINNERS
| HEAVIEST SNAPPER – OVERALL RESULTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | James Benge, Hastings | 8.165kg | $30,000 |
| Ladies Heaviest Snapper | Anna Kneale, Hamilton | 4.055kg | $1,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Jared Blackburn, Katikati | 2.302kg | $10,000 |
| Ladies Average Weight Snapper | Tania Yates, Kaitaia | 1.925kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 34 – The Weasels | 61.21kg | $4,000 |
| Teams Average | Team 67 – Team Ninety Mile | 16.44kg | $2,000 |
| 2nd Place Team | Team 9 – Team Hamill | 58.585kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Place Team | Team 28 –Hard Liners | 48.7kg | $800 |
| Winner of the Mitsubishi Triton: Renee Sauer, Kaitaia | |||
| The Liquor King Seahorse Kontiki Winner: Anna Kneale | |||
| Early Bird Seahorse Kontiki Winner: Poo Masters | |||
DAY WINNERS
| TUESDAY 8th MARCH | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Kevin Munisamy, Merrilands | 7.905kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Doug Hayes, Kaeo | 2.72kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team Hamills – Team 9 | 16.385kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Phil Harpur, Whakatane | 6.97kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Raymond Cox, Galatea | 6.935kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Kingi Wiki, Te Kao | 6.65kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Brad Hill, Pukehangi | 6.44kg | $200 |
| WEDNESDAY 9th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | James Benge, Hastings | 8.165kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Gerhard Venter, Northpark | 2.015kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | The Weasels – Team 34 | 24.515kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Mark French, Ohuaiti | 8.06kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Theo Huijs, Athenree | 7.605kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Mark French, Ohuaiti | 7.17kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Bruce Shortland, Auckland | 6.01kg | $200 |
| Flight Centre Travel Voucher | Mike Shapiro, Kaitaia | $3,000 | |
| THURSDAY 10th MARCH – DAIWA/FIN-NOR Day | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Marty Benson, Kaitaia | 7.575kg | $500 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Kane Wrigglesworth, Napier | 2.27kg | $1,500 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Mike Rameka, Awanui | 6.05kg | $300 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | John Smart, Ahipara | 5.67kg | $200 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Tania Yates, Kaitaia | 4.995kg | $100 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Greg Gourley, Waihi | 4.985kg | $50 |
| FRIDAY 11th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Rory Collings, KaitaiaAlan Davis, Turanga | 7.795kg | $1,500 (each) |
| Average Weight Snapper | George Wilkin, Parua Bay | 2.23kg | $1000 |
| Winning Team | The Weasels – Team 34 | 16.795kg | $400 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Mark Frost, Kaitaia | 7.035kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Corey Leatherby, New Plymouth | 6.63kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Milton Arnold, Kaitaia | 6.185kg | $200 |
| SATURDAY 12th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Clayton Rameka, Kaitaia | 7.2kg | $2,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Dwayne Beckett, Kaitaia | 2.475kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | North Tide Nodders – Team 19 | 15.75kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Les Martin, Waitara | 7.125kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Jackson Brown, Tauranga | 6.86kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | David Leatherby, New Plymouth | 6.115kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Don Trayes, Kaitaia | 5.99kg | $200 |
Overall Winner Heaviest Snapper James Benge
Winning Team The Weasels – Dave Chisholm, Vaughan Craven, Mark French, Alan Davis
Average Weight Snapper Jared Blackburn
Heaviest Fish for Tuesday – Kevin Munisamy, Phil Harpur, Raymond Cox, Kingi Wiki, Brad Hill
The Liquor King Seahorse Kontiki Winner: Anna Kneale
Heaviest Snapper Thursday – Marty Benson
Winner of the Mitsubishi Triton: Renee Sauer
Early Bird Seahorse Kontiki Winner: Poo Masters
2015 Results
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OVERALL WINNERS
| HEAVIEST SNAPPER – OVERALL RESULTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Troy Notton, Kamo | 8.315kg | $30,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Garry Duke, AucklandThomas Rogers, Kaitaia | 2.535kg | $5,000 (each) |
| Ladies Average Weight Snapper | Moira Rogers, Kaitaia | 2.063kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 3 – Vaughn Craven | 52.455kg | $4,000 |
| 2nd Place Team | Team 4 – Hamills | 50.8kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Place Team | Team 57 – Hard Livers | 47.595kg | $800 |
| Winner of the Mitsubishi Triton: Greg Mellar, Kaitaia | |||
| The Liquor King Seahorse Kontiki Winner: Kirk Bedggood | |||
| Early Bird Winner: Kevin Sauer | |||
DAY WINNERS
| TUESDAY 10th MARCH | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Mike Dowden, Whakatane | 8.245kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Jeremy Alai, Auckland | Actual – 2.8kgClosest – 2.79kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team Spot X – Team 21 | 27.835kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Rob Bos, Paraparaumu | 7.99kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Mike Rameka, Awanui | 7.65kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Stuart Murray, Gold Coast | 7.14kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Peter Earle, Mangakakahi | 6.785kg | $200 |
| WEDNESDAY 11th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Daniel Job, Kaitaia | 4.97kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Milton Arnold, Kaitaia | 1.865kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | NZ Bay Fisher – Team 14 | 14.785kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Dar Christensen, Kaitaia/td> | 7.88kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Milton Arnold, Kaitaia | 4.565kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Norm Byrne, Kaitaia | 4.365kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Wayne Newcombe, Te Atatu | 4.195kg | $200 |
| Flight Centre Travel Voucher | Rob Parker, Kaitaia | $3,000 | |
| THURSDAY 12th MARCH – REEL RODS DAY | |||
| Average weight snapper | Peter Froggatt, Dargaville | Actual – 2.326kgClosest – 2.32kg | $1,500 |
| Heaviest Snapper | Craig Tyler, Te Awamutu | 7.1kg | $500 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Clayton Field, Wanganui | 6.27kg | $300 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Tony LeBas, Hawkes Bay | 5.375kg | $200 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Dar Christensen, Kaitaia | 4.99kg | $100 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Cynthis Shailes, Kaitaia | 4.97kg | $50 |
| FRIDAY 13th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Mate Petricevich, Kaitaia | 4.66kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Jarryd Craven, Maungatapu | Actual – 1.899kgClosest – 1.85kg | $1000 |
| Winning Team | 90 Mile – Team 15 | 7.85kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Ian Christensen, Kaitaia | 4.55kg | $1.000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Jared Blackburn, Katikati | 3.78kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Wayne Newcombe, Te Atatu | 3.57kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Mike Rameka | 3.085kg | $200 |
| SATURDAY 14th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Troy Notton, Kamo | 8.315kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Simon Brown, Kaitaia | Actual – 2.793kgClosest – 2.755kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Hard Livers – Team 57 | 22.91kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Peter Hill, Murupara | 8.045kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Marty Madsen, Opotiki | 7.22kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Chad Prentice, Hawkes Bay | 6.44kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Phil Harpur, Ohope | 6.42kg | $200 |
Troy Notton – Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2015.
Average Weight Snapper Winners, Gary Duke and Thomas Rogers
Tuesdays Monsters!
Winning Team – Team 3 Vaughn Craven
Ladies Average Weight Snapper – Moira Rogers
Liquor King Kontiki Winner – Kirk Bedggood
Triton Winner – Greg Mellar
2014 Results
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OVERALL WINNERS
| CAPTAIN MORGAN HEAVIEST SNAPPER – OVERALL RESULTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Neil Sides, Kaitaia | 9.995kg | $30,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Paul Visschers, KaitaiaJunior Teaurima, Auckland
Sam Veale, Palmerston North |
2.355kg | $3,333 (each) |
| Ladies Average Weight Snapper | Melissa Linn, AucklandDione Subritzky, Houhora | 2.1kg | $500 (each) |
| Winning Team | Team Pete Hill, Murupara (team 9) | 44.55kg | $4,000 |
| 2nd Place Team | Team SPOT X, Kaitaia (team 7) | 34.67kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Place Team | Team Ninety Mile, Whakatane (team 39) | 34.08kg | $800 |
| Winner of the Mitsubishi Triton: Simon Job, Ngataki | |||
| The Pak n Save Seahorse Kontiki Winner: Rena Parangi, Kareponia | |||
DAY WINNERS
| TUESDAY 18th MARCH | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Neil Sides, Kaitaia | 9.995kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Murray Morris, Matamata | 2.375kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Daniel Emery, Hamilton (team 10) | 26.215kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Sam Rodewyk, Otumotei | 8.395kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Richard Grace, Wairoa | 7.355kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Roy Langford, Awanui | 6.405kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Robert Schrafft, Kaitaia | 6.28kg | $200 |
| Early Bird Winner | Lance Gravatt | ||
| Pak N Save Draw | Kevin Sauer | ||
| WEDNESDAY 19th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Robin Billington, Tokerau Beach | 8.365kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper (equal) | Elliot Hardie, Fielding | 2.365kg | $500 |
| Average weight snapper (equal) | Brian Morrisey, Te Awamutu | 2.365kg | $500 |
| Winning Team | Tania Yates, Takahue (team 37) | 20.99kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | David Leatherby, New Plymouth | 7.975kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Tumoana Herbert, Kaitaia | 7.695kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | David Leatherby, New Plymouth | 7.36kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Kevin Munisamy, New Plymouth | 7.305kg | $200 |
| Flight Centre Travel Voucher | James Pomare, Kaitaia | $3,000 | |
| Pak N Save Draw | Johnny Ward, Hawkes Bay | ||
| THURSDAY 20th MARCH – REEL RODS DAY | |||
| Average weight snapper | Stephen Heka, Kaitaia | 2.255kg | $1,500 |
| Heaviest Snapper | Stephen Heka, Kaitaia | 9.495kg | $500 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Mike Scott, Awanui | 7.36kg | $300 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Craig Burns, Houhora | 6.99kg | $200 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | David Palmer, Kaitaia | 6.45kg | $100 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Colin House, Whakatane | 6.17kg | $50 |
| Pak N Save Draw | Dennis Clarke, Kaitaia | ||
| FRIDAY 21st MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Dave Moses, Ahipara | 5.175kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Vaughan Craven, Tauranga | 2.1kg | $1000 |
| Winning Team | Dave Moses, Ahipara (team 18) | 5.175kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Mike Kivell, Marokopa | 3.99kg | $1.000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Phillip Spackman, Pukehina | 2.79kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Craig Cowie, Melbourne | 2.735kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Alex Murti, Kaitaia | 2.585kg | $200 |
| Pak N Save Draw | Dwayne Beckett, Kaitaia | ||
| SATURDAY 22nd MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Jeremy Alai, Auckland | 4.805kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Murray Morris, Matamata | 2.325kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Action Tackle Supplies (team 12) | 6.475kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Pania Cooper, Moerewa | 4.59kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Richard Grace, Wairoa | 4.31kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Ngaire Crewther-Job, Ngataki | 3.915kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Greg Gourley, Waihi | 3.77kg | $200 |
Overall Heaivest Snapper winner – Neil Sides, Kaitaia
Tuesday Winners
Wednesday Winners
Thursday Winners
Friday Winners
Overall winning team – Team Pete Hill
Overall Average Weight Snapper winners
Ladies Average Weight Snapper winners
2013 Results
Click here to view the full 2013 results
OVERALL WINNERS
| CAPTAIN MORGAN HEAVIEST SNAPPER – OVERALL RESULTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Jeremy Alai, Auckland | 9..91kg | $30.000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Malcolm Rawnsley | $10.000 | |
| Winning Team | Captain Dan Lloyd (team 48) | $4,000 | |
| Mitsubishi Lucky Draw winner: Peter Morunga, Tokoroa | |||
| The Pak n Save Quad Bike Winner: Cynthia Shailes, Te Kao | |||
DAY WINNERS
| TUESDAY 26th FEBRUARY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Jeremy Alai, Auckland | 9.91kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | John Peraua, Auckland | 1.993kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Wayne Newcombe, Auckland (team 10) | $400 | |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Jared Blackburn, Katikati | 6.17kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Sefo Lesoa, Auckland | 5.88kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Darin Maxwell, Te Puke | 5.735kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Darryl Willis, Taranaki | 5.405kg | $200 |
| WEDNESDAY 27th FEBRUARY | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Steve Doak, Kaitaia | 3.77kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Craig Merrion, Nelson | 2.50kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Captain Dan Lloyd (team 48) | $400 | |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Simon Brown, Taipa | 2.76kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Craig Merrion, Nelson | 2.50kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Dave Hallet, Kaitaia | 1.805kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Peter Froggats | 1.655kg | $200 |
| Flight Centre Sponsored Prize | Taka Stokes, Ngataki | $3,000 | |
| THURSDAY 28th FEBRUARY – FARMLANDS DAY | |||
| Average weight snapper | Murray Morris, Matamata | 2.387kg | $1,500 |
| Heaviest Snapper | Rose Spicer, Te Hapua | 5.315kg | $500 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Te Waa Spicer, Te Hapua | 5.180kg | $300 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Dave Spicer, Te Hapua | 4.880kg | $200 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Sean Oneroa, Te Kao | 4.730kg | $100 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Innes Rupapera, Awanui | 4.605kg | $50 |
| FRIDAY 1st MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Mark French, Tauranga | 5.73kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Dave Hallet, Kaitaia andDave Moses, Ahipara | 2.047kg | $500 each |
| Winning Team | Rob Parker (team 52) | $400 | |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Steve Doak, Kaitaia | 3.885kg | $1.000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Adrian Damsteegt, Maramarua | 3.32kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Vincent Yates, Takahue | 3.045kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Rob Parker | 2.88kg | $200 |
| SATURDAY 2nd MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | David Moses, Ahipara | 3.83kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Dave Chisholm | 2.965kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 17 | 4400 | |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Murray Morris, Matamata | 3.40kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Dave Chisholm | 2.965kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Daryl Willis | 2.185kg | $300 |
Tuesday’s leading angler Jeremy Alai from Auckland with his 9.910kg Snapper
Tuesday Winner Jeremy Alai with Dave Collard organiser on his left and Peter Smith mc on his right.
All todays (Tuesday) winners. From right Jeremy Alai, Jared Blackburn, Darren Maxwell, Darryl Willis, Sefo Lesoa
Wednesday Winner, Steve Doak with his fish for the day
Thursday Winner, Rose Spicer with her fish for the day
Taka Stokes from Ngataki won the Flight Centre sponsored prize of $3,000
Friday Winner, Mark French on stage with his $2000 fish
Steve Doak on the beach waiting for the patrol
Micheal Ramsey winner of the early bird torpedo, drawn Tuesday
Overall Winner and $3,000 richer Jeremy Alai from Auckland. Congratulations Jeremy !
Average weight Overall Winner was Malcolm Rawnsley!
Overall Team Winners (from right) Dan Lloyd, Steve Doak, Dave Lloyd and Mouse Gamble won $4,000 and the World Cup Trophy
Daily Winners (from right) Jeremy Alai, Steve Doak, Mark French and David Moses
Mitsubishi Triton Winner Peter Morunga with Dave Collard Organiser
Pak n Save Bike Winner Cynthia Shailes from Te Kao
2012 Results
2012 Results
OVERALL WINNERS
| CAPTAIN MORGAN HEAVIEST SNAPPER – OVERALL RESULTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Darin Maxwell, Te Puke | 12.030kg | $30,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Darryl WillisMarty Madsen | 1.625kg | $5,000$5,000 |
| Winning Team | Milton Arnold, Darin Maxwell, Graeme Newlands and Mike Dowden | $4,000 | |
| Ladies Heaviest Snapper | Stacey McCarthy | 3.515kg | $1,000 |
| Stacey’s luck continued as she also won the $51,000 Mitsubishi Triton Ute.The Quad bike donated by Pak’n Save Kaitaia was won by Lyn Fenwick from Kaitaia | |||
DAY WINNERS
| TUESDAY 28th FEBRUARY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Stacey Mc Carthy, Auckland | 3.515kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Peter Froggat, Dargaville | 1.510kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Kaitaia Team – Leader: Skarn Hokai | $400 | |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Ray Carbonel, Rotorua | 2.915kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Skarn Hokai, Kaitaia | 2.055kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Mark French, Tauranga | 2.05kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Jack Rogers, Kaitaia | 1.975kg | $200 |
| WEDNESDAY 29th FEBRUARY | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Darin Maxwell, Te Puke RECORD | 12.030kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Junior Teaurima, Auckland | 1.820kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 13 – Leader: Darin Maxwell | 21.790kg | $400 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Paul Desmond, Kaitaia | 7.910kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Mouse Gamble, Kaitaia | 2.815kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Vincent Yates, Kaitaia | 2.580kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Dennis Downey, Auckland | 2.120kg | $200 |
| Lucky Draw | Mikaela Rogers won Travel Voucher from Flight Centre | $3000 | |
| THURSDAY 1st MARCH – FARMLANDS DAY | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Maria Daniels, Waiharara | 6.405kg | $500 |
| Average weight snapper | Two anglers had equal average weight: Cody Busby and Thomas Wiki | 2.250kg | $750 each |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Ewan Heka, Mangonui | 5.335kg | $300 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Joe Bellas, Kaitaia | 5.235kg | $200 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Phill Kake, Whangarei | 5.185kg | $100 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Arthur Yates | 4.905kg | $50 |
| FRIDAY 2nd MARCH | |||
| No snapper were caught and tagged today, which is about as unusual as catching a 12.03kg snapper was on Wednesday. As there were no fish caught all the prizes were a lucky draw. | |||
| Lucky Draw – 1st prize | Paul Paranihi, Pukekohe | $2,000 | |
| Lucky Draw – 2nd prize | John Perry, Howick | $1,000 | |
| Lucky Draw – 3rd prize | Terry Van Vagh, Tuakau | $500 | |
| Lucky Draw – 4th prize | Robin Billington, Tokerau beach | $300 | |
| Lucky Draw – 5th prize | Neville Hammond, Tauranga | $200 | |
| SATURDAY 3rd MARCH | |||
| Big sweeping seas and squally showers made life difficult for the hardy anglers fishing on the last day of the 90mile beach snapper bonanza. As a result only two fish were weighed in, and the other prizes were lucky number draws. | |||
| 1st prize | Darryl Willis, Stratford | 1.905kg | $2,000 |
| 2nd prize | Paul Visschers, Australia | 1.875kg | $1,000 |
| Lucky Draw – 3rd prize | Gloria Larkins, Kaitaia | $500 | |
| Lucky Draw – 4th prize | Haywood Lemon, Whangarei | $300 | |
New contest record and overall heaviest snapper winner Darin Maxwell from Te Puke with 12.030kg landed Wednesday.
Hey John is that Archie in the bar again? Organisers Dave and John waiting to give masses of lucky draws away.
Farmlands day Winner Maria Daniels, Waiharara 6.405kg
Our midweek draw was won by Mikaela Rogers from Kaitaia a Travel Voucher from Flight Centre $3000
Wow what a contest for Stacey Mc Carthy winning day one and now the proud owner of the Mitzubishi Triton.
Another load of lucky contestants waiting for the Triton Draw, the spot prizes were massive in 2012
Just like 2011 the average weight overall was shared by Darryl Willis and Marty Madsen their 1.625kg snappers earning $5,000 each.
Winning Team Milton Arnold, Darin Maxwell, Graeme Newlands and Mike Dowden $4,000
Heaviest Snapper Tuesday Stacey Mc Carthy, Auckland 3.515kg
2011 Results
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OVERALL WINNERS
| CAPTAIN MORGAN HEAVIEST SNAPPER – OVERALL RESULTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Luke Boyes, Christchurch | 8.89kg | $30,000 |
| Average Weight Snapper | Lloyd Searly, Tangiteroria &Mike Downden, Whakatane | 1.388kg | $5,000$5,000 |
DAY WINNERS
| TUESDAY 8th MARCH | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaviest Snapper | Peter Bryant, New Plymouth | 4.626kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Rob Parker | 1.415kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 43 – Leader: Mike Scott | $400 | |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Arashi Danehill, Auckland | 4.568kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Mike Scott, Ahipara | 4.251kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Ross Keogh,Whangarei | 2.958kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Greg Gourley, Waihi | 2.428kg | $200 |
| WEDNESDAY 9th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Waru Ashby, Paihia | 2.446kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Irimana Yates, Kaitaia | 1.325kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 11 – Leader: Vaughan Craven | $400 | |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Adrian Damsteegt, Pokeno | 2.293kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Mike Scott, Ahipara | 2.287kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Tina Adams, Kaitaia | 1.737kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Irimana Yates, Waihi | 1.653kg | $200 |
| THURSDAY 10th MARCH – FARMLANDS DAY | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Shaun Healy, Murupara | 7.542kg | $500 |
| Average weight snapper | Jesse Newton, Reporoa | 1.814kg | $1,000 |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Gavin Parlour, Kaitaia | 5.753kg | $300 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Dan Green | 5.566kg | $200 |
| FRIDAY 11th MARCH | |||
| Heaviest Snapper | Luke Boys, Christchurch | 8.890kg | $2,000 |
| Average weight snapper | Mike Dowden, Whakatane | 1.390kg | $1,000 |
| Winning Team | Team 10 – Leader: Wayne Newcombe, Mike Allen, Richard Otley, Ray Carbonel | $400 | |
| 2nd Heaviest Snapper | Maurice Cooper, Moerewa | 7.585kg | $1,000 |
| 3rd Heaviest Snapper | Vincent Yates, Takehue | 6.830kg | $500 |
| 4th Heaviest Snapper | Tony Van de Molen, Auckland | 5.274kg | $300 |
| 5th Heaviest Snapper | Mark Trenberth, Rotorua | 3.428kg | $200 |
| SATURDAY 12th MARCH | |||
| Unfortunately due to the Tsunami happening in Japan overnight, the beaches were off limits so the final day had to be cancelled. We did however still give out the prizes for the day to lucky ticket numbers drawn out of a barrel. The fortunate people for the day were: | |||
| Average weight prize – Edith Scower, Kaitaia | $1,000 | ||
| Team prize – Team 43 – Team Captain Mike Scott | $400 | ||
| 1st prize – Wallie Regan, Port Albert | $2,000 | ||
| 2nd prize – Sharon Rider, Kaitaia | $1,000 | ||
| 3rd prize – Paul Ralph, Dargaville | $500 | ||
| 4th prize – Carol Berghan, Ahipara | $300 | ||
| 5th prize – Reg Frost, Ahipara | $200 | ||
| The final winner Dennis Clark of Auckland took home the brand new $51,000 MITSUBISHI TRITON | |||
Average fish for the day went to Mike Dowden of Whakatane 1.39kg (closest to overall 1.389kg) took home $1000
Luke Boys of Christchurch won $2,000 for the largest fish weighing in at 8.89kg.
Team 10 saw Wayne Newcombe, Mike Allen, Richard Otley & Ray Carbonel take the $400 prize.
Edith Scower of Kaitaia took home the $1000 average weight prize.
Dave Hellett with his Mustad Master Baiter prizes.
Team 20, Adrian Damsteegt, Greg Cteegt, Greg Cameron, John Parker, Rob Parker.
Saturdays team draw saw Team 43 take $400 received by Mike Scott, team captain.
All finalists received a prize as their numbers were drawn out leaving the final winner Dennis Clark of Auckland to take home the brand new $51,000 Mitsubishi Triton.
Wallie Regan, Port Albert – Friday 1st prize
Finally the winner of the $30,000 first prize for heaviest snapper went to Luke Boyes, a young gentlemen all the way from Christchurch!
Average fish for the day went to Jesse Newton of Reporoa with a 1.814kg (closest to overall 1.813kg) fish which earned him $1,000
Shaun Healy with Chris from Farmlands. Shaun from Murupara won $500 for a 7.542kg fish.
3 Heaviest Fish!
The days average weight was won by Rob Parker of Whangarei with a 1.415kg which saw him win $1,000 cash!
Peter Bryant of New Plymouth caught a 4.626kg snapper and took the first daily heaviest fish prize of $2,000.
Tuesday the team prize was won by Team 43 with Mike Scott as leader and they took away $400.
Team 11’s captain Vaughan Craven received $400 for their team effort.
Wary Ashby of Paihia took home $2,000 for his 2.446kg fish.
