Mouldey and Mateja Capitalise on Miniscule Whangamata Waves

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It was a tough outing at Whangamata this weekend for the second three events on the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge with the forecasted swell getting pushed out, leaving New Zealand’s top junior talent battling it out in small 0.5m waves. The conditions might not have cooperated but the participants made the best of … Read more

Pressure builds for second event of the Billabong Grom Series Presented By Oceanbridge 

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For immediate release 4th February 2025 From:  Surfing New ZealandSport:  SurfingEvent: 2025 Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge – Event 2Location: WhangamataEvent Info: Surfing New Zealand and Billabong Pressure builds for Event 2 of the Billabong Grom Series Presented By Oceanbridge This weekend marks the second of three events in the Billabong Grom series presented … Read more

A1homes NZ Festival of Longboarding Looms Next Month

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Papamoa Beach will see the return of the A1homes New Zealand Festival of Longboarding next month with the event set to bring together the surfing community for a fun filled weekend of surfing. Coupled with a focus on participation and enjoying what the Bay of Plenty coastline has to offer, the event doubles as a … Read more

Roberts Claims Maiden Victory alongside Mateja 

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Cooper Roberts blasted his way to victory at the first stop of the 2025 Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge held at Mount Maunganui yesterday (Sunday 26th January) claiming the Under 18 Boys Division alongside Maya Mateja (Rag) in the Under 18 Girls Division. In a blustery day on the water, participants in the 20th … Read more

Small swell set to kick off first event of the 2025 Billabong Grom Series    

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For immediate release  23rd January 2025 From:  Surfing New Zealand Sport: Surfing Event: 2025 Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge Location: Tay Street, Mount Maunganui Event Info: Surfing New Zealand and Billabong  Small swell set to kick off first event of the 2025 Billabong Grom Series  Freshly crowned National Champions, eager groms and local hopefuls are among the many … Read more

16-Year-Old Owen Causes Upset Win, Henderson Finds Her Rhythm

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Sixteen year old Dunedin surfer Alexis Owen has caused a major upset at the 2025 National Surfing Championships presented by Toi Foundation, snatching the title from eight-time champion Billy Stairmand (Rag) and defending champion and local favourite Daniel Farr. Owen was joined by Christchurch surfer Ava Henderson on the winners dias, Henderson returning to the … Read more

Stage Set to Crown 64th National Surfing Champions

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For immediate release 17th  January 2025 From: Surfing New ZealandSport: Domestic SurfingEvent: 2025 New Zealand Surfing National ChampsDivisions: Open Men’s and Women’s, Juniors, Longboards, SUPS, Kneeboard, Bodyboard, AdaptiveDate: 12th – 18 JanuaryLocation: Back Beach, Taranaki, New ZealandWebsites and Social: Surfing New Zealand #2025Nats Stage Set to Crown 64th National Surfing Champions The preliminary rounds of … Read more

Junior Titles Locked Away in Taranaki Perfection as Kiwi’s Best Set to Take to Water on Friday

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Six newly minted national champions were confirmed in Stent Road perfection today (Thursday 16th January), New Zealand’s top young surfers relishing the chance to surf at one of the country’s iconic waves. The 2025 National Surfing Championships presented by Toi Foundation is heading toward the business end of the event with two days remaining for … Read more