Spearfishing the Kingdom of Tonga

Auckland isn’t called “The City of Sails” for nothing; one in three household’s owns a boat – the highest rate in the world. But for those of us who don’t have a boat, or a mate with one, the only option is to fish from the hard stuff.

Rock fishing newbie Paul Walker charts a treasure trove of nooks and crannies heading up the East Coast from Auckland

Are you need of a few tried-true land-based spots in the Tauranga area? Here's 11 wharf, beach and rock-fishing spots to get you started.

From Farewell Spit in the west to Stephens Island in the east, Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island of New Zealand has it all for the avid fisherman and holiday makers. This is the ultimate family holiday and fishing area in NZ. You can fish one day and if the weather is not so good the next you can go to one of a hundred of local attractions that litter the area; wine tasting, go-karting, markets and wearable arts - Nelson has it all. Let’s take a fishing holiday around the bay starting in the Northwest corner of Golden Bay.

Due to its unique environment and lack of fishing pressure, the far north is home to some monster fish. Here's a quick guide to some of the spots that have been productive for me during more than 35 years of intensive fishing along the Northland coastline.

For a lot of fishos, land-based fishing in Wellington is thought of as being just cold weather, high winds and nothing but red cod, kahawai and sharks.

NZ Fishing World contributor Forsyth Thompson has fished the length and breadth of New Zealand. Part One of this series covers some of his best spots in the Coromandel. Opening image: courtesy Aaron Levian

Manukau Harbour guru John Moran shares some of his hottest spots on his favourite piece of water.