Kubota Billfish Classic

28/05/2026

Recover smarter today.

18/05/2026

$10 per tonne of crushed concrete 65!!!
What a deal from tournament sponsor Vernon Developments!

13/05/2026

The inaugural TIBT is sold out with 120 boats!

2027 Tutukaka Invitational Billfish Tournament
Northland’s Largest and Richest Billfish Tournament
Venue: Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club

We also have a group of extra boats on the waiting list please send in an entry and pay to join the wait list.

Checkout the fleet…

5knot Policy
Amethyst
Amicus II
ARK ANGEL
Artemis
Ata Rangi
AWOL
Back N Black
BAD HABITS
Black Gold
Black Jack
Black Pearl
Blackout
Bosca
Bosse
BOUNTY HUNTER
Charged' Affaire
Crafty
Critter Collector
Dawn Raid
DEFIANCE
Delusions of Grandeur
DRV
Easily Distracted
Endeavour
EURO
Everyman
Exodus
FAHOUT
Fish N Ship
FLYING START
FULLBORE
Galateia
Geminis Five
Gold Digger
GPS
Gunslinger
HALCYON
Havana
Hit Run
Hokulani
Hookie
HUNTRESS
IDAHO
Idle Time
IV Shipsake
Kaffa
KAIKOA
KAITIAKI
Kaos
KAWAILANI
Knot Milking
KYCA KOLA
Lady Kriller
LADY SHANLER
Lawai'a
LITTLE BLUE
Maga
Maggie J
Marlure
Matador
Mataitai
MATARIKI
Maui
Maximus
MJB
Ned Kelly
NEVAGIVUP
Obsession
Offshore Outlaws
OLD GIRL
ONE MOOR KIWI
One More
Out of the Blue
Outlaw
Piracy
Providence III
Quattro
REEL ATTITUDE
Renegade
Resolution
Rod Barron
ROUGH HABIT
Rowe' De'O
Rumrunner
RUSTY HOOK
Sabra
Salty Cru
Seahorse
Sheisagem
Sh**un
Sicario
Silver Bullet
Skimmer
Sol E Mar
Strike On
Surreel
Swn-y-mor
Swords Aboard
Tanzara
Te Kari
Thalassa
THE GODFATHER
Thunderstruck
TRUCK CITY
Tuatea
Venator
Wahu
Waimanene III
Waita
WALKABOUT
Warrior
WILD BILL
Wild Horses
Willoughby
Wish 4 Fish
Yeah Boi
Yeah Buoy
Zen
Zuka

12/05/2026

2027 Tutukaka Invitational Billfish Tournament (TIBT) Entry Form available here
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:b6acce3f-7dbb-43a0-a5b4-2aa9a7a96928

Please complete, sign and send to the email address provided on the entry form and make payment with boat name as reference to the account details on the entry form.

Once your entry and payment have been received you should receive confirmation within 24 hours.

11/05/2026

The TIBT 2027 in Tutukaka is now 80% sold out!

The remaining entry’s will be available to the public tomorrow morning (Wednesday 13 May) from 8am when the link will be posted here on our page first in first served good luck!

Tutukaka Invitational Billfish Tournament
Northland’s Richest Fishing Tournament
January 20-23, 2027

- $100,000 for Heaviest Billfish
- $20,000 Gate Prize
- Jackpots for top 3 Teams Billfish Points
- Jackpots for Heaviest Tuna each day
- Jackpots for Heaviest Billfish each day
- Estimated total purse of over $300,000
- Entry only $1250 per boat (unlimited anglers)

30/04/2026

Tutukaka Invitational Billfish Tournament
January 20-23, 2027
(Leg 1 of the National Billfish Championship)

Heaviest Billfish $100,000!

Gate Prize $20,000!

Jackpot options with a maximum potential purse of $445,000!

Invitations to enter have been sent out to all team captains that were entered in the Kubota Billfish Classic 2026 get onto your captain now to enter you do not want to miss this one!

If you weren’t in the Kubota Billfish Classic and would like to enter there may be some wildcard spots available please send your expression of interest to [email protected] with your contact details and boat name

14/04/2026

04/04/2026

While the fishing delivered as always, this year’s Kubota Billfish Classic made just as big an impact on shore — raising significant funds for local charities and bringing the Whitianga community together. From packed crowds to strong support for local groups, the event once again proved it’s about more than just fishing — it’s about community, contribution, and atmosphere.
https://www.theadventurer.co.nz/post/kubota-billfish-classic-delivers-on-and-off-the-water

03/04/2026

Black marlin rewrites the record books — but it didn’t come easy. See how it all unfolded 👇
https://www.theadventurer.co.nz/post/black-marlin-stuns-in-brutal-conditions

***Local businesses supporting local outdoor media
Pacific Coast Marine and Diesel Prescott Trailers Prolan - New Zealand

02/04/2026

Hop into Marlin Waters this Easter 🐣

Join us this Saturday at Marlin Waters and experience waterfront living at its finest.
Step inside for a relaxed open home, while the kids enjoy a fun Easter egg hunt around the home, something for everyone to enjoy.

With final villas now selling from $1,290,000, this is your opportunity to secure your next chapter by the water.

📍 23 Dorsal Close, Whitianga
🕒 12:15 – 12:45pm, Easter Saturday, 4th April
🔗 marlinwaters.co.nz