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March 12, 2018 12:00am

Local Matters


Mar 12, 2018 12:00am

Keen anglers should be getting their rods and reels ready to win cash and prizes worth $70,000 at the 15th annual Leigh Fishing Contest on Saturday, March 17. This year’s top prize is a Surtees 495 Workmate boat and 60HP Honda outboard package, and all proceeds will go to the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Leigh community causes – last year’s event raised $60,000 for them. Fishing is allowed from 3am until the weigh-in at Leigh Hall from 1pm to 3.30pm. There will be a live fish auction from 3pm. There are 12 separate classes in senior and junior categories, and tickets cost $50 per adult and $5 for under-14s.

Info and tickets: leighfishingcontest.co.nz, or call Lyn or Keith on 422 6780

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