Waikare Recreational Sports Club

18/11/2025

FISHING COMP APPRECIATION POST

What an awesome weekend out on the water! Another successful fishing competition done and dusted and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, community, and the amazing whānau who always show up and put in the mahi.

A massive thank you to all our sponsors for backing us and helping make this event happen. Your generosity means so much to our community.

Big shoutout to Colin for hitting the streets and securing those sponsors, appreciate you!
To Bub and Marlane, thank you for your awesome bar skills and keeping everyone refreshed throughout the day.
To our dedicated weigh masters Ness and Nicole, thanks for keeping everything running smoothly at the scales.
Our legendary auctioneer Boffy, you always bring the energy, thank you!
A huge mihi to our all-rounder Jayden, who was everywhere helping whenever and wherever he was needed.
Kris, thank you for handling all of our financials behind the scenes.
A special thanks to Angel for your dedication and EVERYTHING you do, I appreciate you more than you know.

Lastly, to our incredible TPA leaders: Khloe, Carmen, and Dez, you guys absolutely rock. All the hard work and effort you put in behind the scenes never goes unnoticed. We see it, we appreciate it, and we couldn’t do this without you.

Prize Winners
Adult Snapper:
• 1st – Riff
• 2nd – Murray
• 3rd – Logan

Average Snapper: Kody
Mystery Weight: Murray
Heaviest crayfish - Kere

Top 2 Heaviest Other:
• 1st – Khloe
• 2nd – Darryl

Kids Snapper:
• 1st – Jamariah
• 2nd – Peyton
• 3rd – Te Ararina

Other Species:
• 1st – Harmony
• 2nd – Reign

Longest Eel & Heaviest Eel: Castii

Congratulations to all our winners and a massive thank you again to everyone who helped make this event a success. Bring on the next one!

14/11/2025

Another huge shout out to our latest sponsors.

This event would not happen without your awesome support.

Duke of Marlborough Hotel
Nauti Penguin
Max Kiwi
Bay of Islands Ink
Thirsty Liquor Russsell
Bay of Islands Vet - All dogs and cats free desex,vaccination, and microchip.
Farm and Buildlink Kawakawa.

14/11/2025

Kia ora koutou ticket and hangi sales are now closed. If all Anglers yet to pay, please pay before 3.30pm this afternoon.

13/11/2025

Sponsor Shout-Out – Russell Four Square!

A massive thank you to the amazing team at Russell Four Square for their sponsorship and support towards our upcoming Fishing Competition!

Russell Four Square isn’t just your local store, it’s the heart of the community. Whether you’re stocking up for a day on the water, grabbing lunch on the go, or getting those last-minute essentials, the friendly crew at Russell Four Square have you covered with smiles, service, and shelves always full of the good stuff.

We’re so grateful for their support, it’s businesses like this that help keep our community thriving and connected.

So next time you’re in Russell, make sure to stop by and support the best Four Square in the Bay!

11/11/2025

Final Countdown to Our Fishing Competition!

It’s the last few days before we bait up and cast off for our annual fishing comp! Don’t forget to grab your tickets, all payments and ticket sales close at 2pm this Friday. No late entries, so make sure you’re in before the deadline!

A huge thank you to our awesome sponsors who have supported us so far, this event wouldn’t be possible without you:

Screaming Reels Russell - Remember 5% discount on your purchase if you mention your in the comp

Hone’s Garden

Salt Water Connection

Monster Fishing

Kawakawa Tyre Service

Kawakawa Four Square

Whaout Builders

Stumpy’s Kawakawa – for all your favourite fresh seafood

Tip Top

Russell Gas Station

100% Grunt Aotearoa

Yantra - the best butter chicken pizza in the north

We appreciate your generosity and community spirit!

Get your tickets, get your gear ready, and we’ll see you on the water this weekend!

07/11/2025

Another huge shout-out and thank you to the following businesses for their generous support, your contributions help make our event possible.

Kawakawa Tyre Service

Kawakawa Four Square

Wha Out Builders

Stumpy’s Kawakawa – all your favourite fresh seafood available daily

Tip Top

Russell Gas Station

Yantra Kawakawa - The best butter chicken pizza in the North

We truly appreciate the backing of our local businesses, thank you for supporting our community.

05/11/2025

Thank you all for your support.

Winners for our Batons up were....

#11 Aunty Marion
#41 Hec
#47 Erana Peita
#72 Tenielle
$35Aunty Pearl
#63 Mu
#78 Angie
#4 Khloe
#8 Lorraine Johnson
#24 Tasha
#55 Connie Peters
#33 Marlane

I will be in touch with all winners and transfer over the winnings.

04/11/2025

04/11/2025

It’s nearly here!
With just over a week to go before we bait up, excitement is building. 🎣

Tickets are still available up until 2pm, Friday 14th November.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our generous sponsors so far — Screaming Reels Russell, Hone’s Garden, Ngāti Hine Health Trust, Salt Water Connection, 100% Grunt Aotearoa and Monster Fishing. This event wouldn’t be possible without the backing of our local businesses.

On that note, if you mention that you’re taking part in the Waikare Recreational Sports Club Fishing Competition at Screaming Reels in Russell, you’ll receive a 5% discount on your purchase!

Batons Up will be drawn tomorrow.

There will also be food available for purchase at the weigh-in, followed by a bar night to wrap up the day.

Get your tickets and get ready — see you all next week!

01/11/2025

Our Batons Up will be drawn this coming Wednesday at Te Kura o Waikare at 5pm.

21/10/2025

Due to unpaid Batons Up tickets we have postponed tomorrow's draw till next Wednesday. For those who have yet to pay could you please pay by October the 29th.
Waikare Recreational Sports Club 38-9025-0792818-00

14/10/2025

Kia ora e te whanau. Just a reminder to please pay for your batons up tickets, if all money could be in by the 21st October. We will draw it on the 22nd October at Te Puna Atawhai.
Account: Waikare Recreational Sports Club 38-9025-0792818-00