Derek Morrison

Tao Mouldey & Natasha Gouldsbury Win NZ Grom Series

Derek MorrisonOct 9, 20220

Today’s O’Neill Taranaki Grom Comp has completed the New Zealand Grom Series with Tao Mouldey, of Mount Maunganui, and local surfer Natasha Gouldsbury claiming wins in the premier Under 18 Boys and Girls Division. Wins also went to Tava Santorik (Mnt) and Pia Rogers (WGM) in the Under 16 Divisions...

40 Frames: 2022 Primary School Champs

Derek MorrisonOct 2, 2022November 29, 20220

Here’s our 40-frame take on the 2022 New Zealand Primary School Championships, which was held in Gisborne at the weekend in occasionally pumping waves. Huge congratulations to all the groms who took part and made this such a cool event to be a part of. And thanks to Sticky Johnson...

2022 Primary School Champs: Indi and Alani Win Titles

Derek MorrisonOct 2, 2022November 29, 20220

Indica Corcoran and Alani Morse win the premier divisions at the New Zealand Primary School Championships at the weekend as local Archie Alder and Ohope’s Celia Martin claim the younger Year 6 and Below Division titles. The Sticky Johnson Primary School Championships presented by Skullcandy was held at Midway Beach...

Filipe Toledo Wins Maiden World Title

Derek MorrisonSep 10, 2022November 29, 20220

Brazil’s Filipe Toledo has finally realised his dream of winning a World Title when he defeated fellow Brazilian Italo Ferreira in the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lower Trestles, California this week. Twenty-seven-year-old Toledo has spent the previous nine years of his career battling with the world’s best surfers....

Stephanie Gilmore Becomes The Greatest Ever

Derek MorrisonSep 10, 2022November 29, 20220

Australia’s Stephanie Gilmore has become the winningest female surfer ever when she won the 2022 World Title in four-to-six foot conditions at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California this week. The historic day marked Gilmore’s eighth World Title, making her the winningest women’s surfer in the sport. Domination and determination...

The Ultimate Guide To Your Dream Indo Boat Trip

Derek MorrisonSep 10, 2022April 3, 20230

Let’s face it: Indonesia is the holy grail of surfing. We’re talking Indian Ocean swells with an unimpeded run up that’s longer than anywhere else in the world. Clean lines, perfect reefs and located right near the equator’s typically light winds. This is as close to nirvana as any surfer...

Shark Bait: A Dead Whale In The Lineup

Derek MorrisonAug 13, 2022August 15, 20220

Decomposing whale carcasses have been described as being like “crack cocaine” to great white sharks. So when a young humpback whale washed up in close proximity to some of Dunedin’s best waves, the alarm bells started ringing. According to shark expert Riley Elliott, that’s for good reason. “Whale blubber is...

Small Steps, Big Ambitions: The Rise Of Natasha Gouldsbury

Derek MorrisonJul 28, 2022July 25, 20240

Taranaki’s next rising star, Natasha Gouldsbury, hit her straps in the early part of 2022. Not only did she qualify for three finals at the 2022 Nationals held at Westport, but she started to wind in Christchurch phenom Ava Henderson. At 17 she’s surfing with renewed energy and a hunger...

Billy Stairmand, Ella Williams Crowned King & Queen Of The Point

Derek MorrisonJul 26, 2022July 26, 20220

Billy Stairmand defends his title and Ella Williams returns   to competition as the duo are crowned champions at the Backdoor King and Queen of the Point. Stairmand snatched a come-from-behind victory in the Men’s Division while Williams took the win in a tough two-way tussle in the Open Women’s Final....

Kiwi Coffee Company Partners With SurfAid

Derek MorrisonJul 1, 2022July 29, 20220

Following a successful pilot launch, Kiwi coffee roastery, Allpress, is launching a second run of its limited edition, not-for-profit single-origin Sumatran coffee in partnership with local humanitarian organisation, SurfAid. All proceeds will go towards improving the health and wellbeing of those living in isolated regions, connected to Allpress through surfing....