January 2023 - New Zealand Surf Journal

Nats 2023: Pia Rogers Takes Top National Title At Piha

Derek MorrisonJanuary 14, 2023July 25, 2024

by Derek MorrisonJanuary 14, 2023July 25, 20240

Whangamata surfer Pia Rogers wins the premier women’s division at the 2023 New Zealand Surfing Championship held today at Piha. It was a fairy tale ending for Pia Rogers who contested two finals today – finishing third to Aussie-based Kiwi Tayla Green in the Under 18 Girls. They met again......

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Nats 2023: Dune Kennings Wins In Piha

Derek MorrisonJanuary 14, 2023July 25, 2024

by Derek MorrisonJanuary 14, 2023July 25, 20240

Dune Kennings wins the 2023 New Zealand Surfing Championship today at Piha. In a Men’s Open final that had the crowd on its feet, local surfer Dune Kennings pulled off an extraordinary feat to become the first Piha surfer to ever win a title at his homebreak. And he did......

Nats 2023: Finals Day Preview

Derek MorrisonJanuary 13, 2023July 25, 2024

by Derek MorrisonJanuary 13, 2023July 25, 20240

We’ve reached the finals day at the Nats for 2023 and, if the two Open Men’s semis from today are anything to go by, then we’re in for an explosive day at Piha. Controversy surrounds the Open Men’s first semi-final with a priority glitch causing confusion in the middle of......

Nats 2023: The Contenders

Derek MorrisonJanuary 10, 2023July 25, 2024

by Derek MorrisonJanuary 10, 2023July 25, 20240

The Nats for 2023 have started at Piha with fun 2-3 foot waves providing some quality contest conditions. After two days of competition here’s our pick on the likely candidates for the 2023 titles. Even in the first few days of competition it is clear there are some favourites emerging......

Nats 2023: The Elephant In The Bay

Derek MorrisonJanuary 10, 2023July 25, 2024

by Derek MorrisonJanuary 10, 2023July 25, 20240

The Nats for 2023 are underway at Piha, but where are some of our best surfers? Let’s address one of the elephants in the room with Nats 2023: the missing players. Why are so many of our best surfers missing in action. Consider this: Paige Hareb isn’t in attendance. She’s......

In Search Of The South

Jordan SparrowJanuary 4, 2023March 16, 2023

by Jordan SparrowJanuary 4, 2023March 16, 20230

The Sub-Antarctic islands are a strange and mysterious place. A place where sea lions roam the mountain peaks, where penguins waddle through the remains of failed settlements, and where megaherb fields give you the feeling of being in the middle of a Dr. Seuss world. If you have ever felt......