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The Great NZ Surf Journal Board Giveaway: How It Works

Derek MorrisonOctober 15, 2020January 13, 2023

by Derek MorrisonOctober 15, 2020January 13, 20231

As part of our commitment to New Zealand surfboard shapers we’re collaborating with a bunch to bring you the chance to win one of their latest board designs. Here’s how it works … and how you can win yourself one. Step 1: We ask a local New Zealand shaper to......

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Watch: Ben Young. Sculptor. Surfer

Derek MorrisonSeptember 25, 2020

by Derek MorrisonSeptember 25, 20200

Carving a niche at the intersection between glass and concrete, artist and sculptor Ben Young has become world renowned for his incredible artworks. Originally from Waihi Beach and now based in Mount Maunganui, Ben is an extraordinary talent and one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet.......

Fin School Part 4: The Quad Dilemma

Derek MorrisonDecember 4, 2019December 2, 2019

by Derek MorrisonDecember 4, 2019December 2, 20190

To quad, or not to quad? That is one of the big questions these days with five box fin set-ups becoming the norm. So when should you chuck your rear fin and go for a quad set-up? New Zealand Surf Journal sits down with Hughes Surfboards shaper and Raglan Surf......

Fin School Part 3: Variations & Experimentation

Derek MorrisonDecember 3, 2019December 17, 2019

by Derek MorrisonDecember 3, 2019December 17, 20190

Experimenting with fins can open up a whole new realm of possibilities with your equipment. In some cases the right fin combination can even bring the best out of your board. New Zealand Surf Journal sits down with Hughes Surfboards shaper and Raglan Surf Co owner Luke Hughes to tap......

Fin School Part 2: Construction & Flex

Derek MorrisonDecember 2, 2019December 17, 2019

by Derek MorrisonDecember 2, 2019December 17, 20190

Surfboard fin construction and the way a fin flexes are two of the biggest contributors to fin performance. Tailoring your fin selection to the type of waves you want to ride can bring a board to life. In this film New Zealand Surf Journal sits down with Hughes Surfboards shaper......

From Waste Plastic To Surfboards: Three Kiwis Lead The Way

Derek MorrisonNovember 28, 2019July 25, 2024

by Derek MorrisonNovember 28, 2019July 25, 20240

Momentum for the environment may be building painstakingly slowly within the surf industry, but not for the three New Zealanders driving Spooked Kooks recycled surfboards out of Bondi. It was during a morning session at Sandy Bay, that I had my first encounter with a Dead Hippy. It was under......

How To Choose Surfboard Fins: Part 1

Derek MorrisonNovember 27, 2019July 25, 2024

by Derek MorrisonNovember 27, 2019July 25, 20240

Trying to find your way through the quagmire of fins available these days can do your head in. New Zealand Surf Journal sits down with Hughes Surfboards shaper and Raglan Surf Co owner Luke Hughes to tap into his wealth of knowledge. In this film, Part 1 of 4, Luke......

Crystal Ball Gazing: The Future Of Surfboard Technology With Primal

Derek MorrisonNovember 18, 2019

by Derek MorrisonNovember 18, 20190

New Zealand Surf Journal asks Primal’s lead surfboard shapers, Glen Carkeek and Steve Hamlyn, to share their insights on what’s coming next in surfboard design, technology and manufacture. With a combined 60 years of experience in the shaping bay and a bunch of shaping innovations already under their belt, we’re......

Featured Artist Profile: Aaron Kereopa

Derek MorrisonMarch 8, 2019August 12, 2019

by Derek MorrisonMarch 8, 2019August 12, 20190

Raglan surfer and artist Aaron Te Whanatangi Kereopa chats about his journey, following his mischief, taking the risky road and how his talent has guided him into an incredible place in his art and life. Since that first day he picked up a knife and surfboard more than 20 years......