September 2023 - New Zealand Surf Journal

Light In The Shadows: The Taylor Hutchison Story

Derek MorrisonSep 29, 2023October 2, 20230

Very few surfers have had the weight of expectation heaped upon their shoulders quite like Taylor Hutchison. At 26, he’s come to terms with being born into a hard-working, surfing devoted family. We caught up with Taylor during one of his recent “work trips” to the Otago coastline. Back in...

Billie Scott Wins Bronze At ISA World SUP Champs

Isaac ChadwickSep 29, 2023October 25, 20230

Mount Maunganui-based Billie Scott has just come away with a record-equaling third place finish at the 2023 ISA World SUP & Paddleboarding Championship amidst a stacked field. NZSJ’s Isaac Chadwick caught up with her to see how she was feeling after a whirlwind few days. It was a tough road...

WSL Dumps J-Bay, Ranch, Adds In Fiji, Perseveres With Trestles

Derek MorrisonSep 21, 2023July 25, 20240

World Surf League announces the schedule for the 2024 Championship Tour (CT), with J-Bay and Surf Ranch dropped to make room for the Olympics, while Cloudbreak, Fiji, makes a welcome return. The calendar will continue to showcase a combined women’s and men’s schedule featuring nine regular-season events, with the mid-season...

Paige Hareb Bounces Back From Injury With Second At Nias Pro

Derek MorrisonSep 20, 20230

Taranaki’s Paige Hareb has yet again shown her mettle with an outstanding performance at the 2023 Nias Pro QS5000, finishing second to her good friend, Phillipa Anderson. The defending event winner Paige opened her Nias Pro campaign on Day 3 in Lagundri Bay with a statement-making 8.50 with a critical...

Tommy And J-Rod On The Ice-Cream Headache Highway

Derek MorrisonSep 1, 2023September 6, 20230

At the start of winter Taranaki surfers Tom Butland and Jarred Hancox made their way south to compete in the O’Neill Coldwater Classic being held at Kaikoura. They went 1-2 and decided to stay on. Wellington photographer Belinda Brown decided to see the swell out with them. Traveling together, Tom...