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Good Friday launch for fishing fundraiser

Local Matters

March 25, 2018 12:00am

Local Matters


Mar 25, 2018 12:00am


Wellsford Volunteer Fire Brigade’s annual Beach, Boat & Kontiki Fishing Tournament takes place this Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1. There’s a top prize of $1000 in cash for the heaviest snapper, two $500 prizes for kahawai and trevally, plus 10 lucky ticket draws. Children aged 12 years and under can win $100 for the heaviest snapper or kahawai and $50 for the heaviest sprat. Open fishing starts at 6am on Good Friday and continues until the weigh-in at Wellsford Fire Station from 2-4pm on Saturday, followed by prize giving, a fish auction and refreshments. Tickets cost $30 per person and are available from Wellsford Sports & Leisure, Hunting & Fishing, Warkworth or from Colin Greenwood on 0275 951957.

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