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4th - 8th MARCH 2025

90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza is arguably the biggest Snapper Surf Casting Competition in the world, a one species fishing competition which runs for 5 days in March on the famous Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē (90 Mile Beach), Northland New Zealand

The Far North's Iconic Event

A must do for the surfcasting enthusiast or the social angler.

About The Competition

The 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza is arguably the biggest Snapper Surf Casting Competition in the world, a one species fishing competition which runs for 5 days in March on the famous Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē (90 Mile Beach), Northland New Zealand. The cash prize pool exceeds $88,000.00, of course the biggest cash offering goes to the largest snapper of the week a whopping $30,000.00. However don’t think it’s all about size as $10,000.00 is up for grabs for the angler that catches a snapper closest to the average weight of all the fish caught in the competition. The event will still cater for the unlucky angler that doesn’t catch a fish as the lucky draw spot prizes exceed $150,000.00 which includes a $50,000.00 4x4 Ute (RRP). 2020 and 2021 were sell-out’s which attracted 1000 anglers, it is estimated that at each prize giving there is a total crowd attendance of between 1500 and 3000 people enjoying the entertainment.

Snapper Bonanza Event

Jam-Packed Headquarters Arena – 2023

Darin Maxwell, Te Puke, Heaviest Snapper Record Holder Heaviest snapper record in competition history winner Darin Maxwell from Te Puke with 12.030kg landed Wednesday February 29th, 2012

Merchandise available for purchase on site 

A brief history leading up to the creation of the Snapper Bonanza.

In 1982 the Brijevich family started the competition then called the Snapper Classic they were the owners of The Park -a camping ground just down the road from the current prize giving site. The competition evolved over the next 27 years into a community project that benefited the many local businesses supplying services, supplies, equipment etc. to the many contestants and their entourages. The local economy received a much needed boost and everyone was happy. In 2006 the competition was sold, the new owners ran it in much the same way as the previous owner, but ran into financial difficulties after the 2009 event. So in 2010 the competition was cancelled. However the 90 Mile Beach Surf Casting Club ran an event for those hardy souls who came North anyway. In 2011 the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza was born, with local businessmen John Stewart and Dave Collard combining their talents to facilitate this Far North iconic event. The bonanza brand has developed into a very strong marketable label and we hope it’s here to stay however without the support of our sponsors the event is not viable, as organisers we urge our anglers and supporters to climb on board and trade with our sponsors as much as possible. Tight Lines John & Dave

Some Of The Prizes Up For Grabs

$30,000.00

Heaviest Snapper Overall & Champions Trophy

$10,000.00

Average Weight Snapper Overall

Massive Spot Prizes Snapper Bonanza Triton

Massive Spot Prizes

Including a Mitsubishi Triton, MeloYelo Electric Bike, Early Bird Kontiki and a Super Liquor Seahorse Kontiki

Don't miss out on arguably the largest surf casting event in the world

Registration has never been easier.  Register online now!

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2 months ago
Hey there bonanza supporter's just letting you know some scumbags have broken into our container onsite again.. nothing much was taken as we don’t keep valuables in there, we even removed the electrical cords after last time… bloody crazy what these clowns will steal these days

Now we have the cost of replacement and fixing the container and locks etc but we are more concerned of risk of fires as they are using grinders etc

Let it be known that there is nothing worth stealing in that onsite container..
It is full of set up gear flags, poles.
signs banners old fridges (that don’t work)etc

Hopefully the muppets involved may get to read this (but i doubt it)

On a good note the beach is fishing awesome again even my dad managed to catch me a feed, cheers dad LOL

Cheers
John

PS the bonanza grounds are immaculate once again thanks to Radar (Gary ) Hodges and Dave Collard
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Hey there bonanza supporters just letting you know some scumbags have broken into our container onsite again.. nothing much was taken as we don’t keep valuables in there, we even removed the electrical cords after last time… bloody crazy what these clowns will steal these days

Now we have the cost of replacement and fixing the container and locks etc but we are more concerned of risk of fires as they are using grinders etc 

Let it be known that there is nothing worth stealing in that onsite container..
It is full of set up gear flags, poles.
signs banners old fridges (that don’t work)etc 

Hopefully the muppets involved may get to read this (but i doubt it)

On a good note the beach is fishing awesome again even my dad managed to catch me a feed, cheers dad LOL

Cheers
John 

PS the bonanza grounds are immaculate once again thanks to Radar (Gary ) Hodges and Dave CollardImage attachment

Comment on Facebook

That's another kind of desperation. Appalling

Thieving Huas, Get a f#%# job🤬

Go and get areal job

Hook it up too mains power

Dissapointing that oxygen thieves walk amongst us. Will be seeing ya soon 😉

Fuckn knuckle daggers probably won't read your post...cos they can't! W.O.F.S.

mongrels

Bloody mongrel

Spoilers alright👎👎👎

Bloody arsewipes

Arseholes

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3 months ago
Morning fisho's!
Yesterday we sent out an email link again to those who have not uploaded their head & shoulders pic for your ID tags.

Remember to check your spam or junk folder.

Hats are ok, but no sunnies. Make sure you are the only one in the photo.

We no longer carry your photos over from the previous year/s
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Comment on Facebook

Anyone that can't make it to comp? I'm keen on a ticket or two

I’m on waiting list and would love a ticket too if there’s anyone willing to sell. I’ll even throw in some venison or a trip to come get your own deer 😅

Cathryn Houlihan better remember to do this weekend

Still waiting for the call when a ticket comes available 🙏

Vicki Brears better take me photo I keep forgetting lol

Paul Kidwell Kelly N Rima

Carlton Paki

Kia Ora team Been on the waiting list for months as no doubt others have. For anyone unable to attend, my son and I would love to secure 2 tix. Please PM me if there is anyone at all that are unable to attend. Thanks team!

Done✌️

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5 months ago
Kia ora fisho's!

We have just sent out an email link to those who have not uploaded their head & shoulders pic for your ID tags.

Remember to check your spam or junk folder.

Hats are ok, but no sunnies. Make sure you are the only one in the photo.

We no longer carry your photos over from the previous year/s
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Comment on Facebook

Ohh..I just uploaded one of our photos is sunnies on the top of the head ok??

I think I need to for fit my ticket unfortunately for 2025 event.

Leigh Kuljish is this done for us?

Atanui Te Tau-Haynes Ours Sorted my Sweet 🤔

Tamz Adams Jade Adams Tom Adams 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Luke Boyes Bianca Barratt

Tee Bee Sam McLeod June Te Tau-Mcleod Noel Cassidy

Mike Wikitera

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6 months ago
Hey team,

We have finished processing the database and have sent out the 2025 tickets to everyone, so ticket holders, please check your emails and make sure to check your spam/junk folder!

The email contains a link to upload your ID Photo. This goes on the ID tag that you will receive on the registration days. Please use a portrait head and shoulders photo of yourself.
- No group photos
- No face coverings (masks, sunglasses etc) please.

You DO NOT need to send a photo of your legal ID, i.e. driver's licence or passport, just a normal head & shoulders photo.

People who bought more than one ticket will receive the ticket files and links for each angler you purchased tickets for. Please forward the ticket file and photo upload link to the relevant anglers, or upload their photo if you can.

As mentioned above, if someone else bought your ticket for you, please get in touch with them for the ticket and photo ID link.
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Comment on Facebook

Nice work team much appreciated🎣🎣

Ali it’s going to be your year 2025. Watch this space. Cheers Toss

Got ours today, thanks guys

Thanks guys.

Marie Williams

Luke Boyes Bianca Barratt

Keith Williams 1200 👀👀👀

Rio Martin

Got mine today!!! Lesssgoooo 2025👊👊👊👊

Willz Samson check your emails 😊

Yeehaa Thanx Snapper Bonanza seeya there✌️

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Hall of Fame

Zane Kaaka, Te Kao

2024 Winner

Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2024 – 8.225kg.

Damien Sinclair,
Martinborough

2023 Winner

Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2023 – 7.485kg.

Dickson Hohaia,
South Taranaki

2021 Winner

Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2021 – 9.060kg.

Grant Thompson, Auckland

2020 Winner

Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2020 – 8.285kg.

Dave Rameka, Kaitaia

2019 Winner

Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2019 – 7.905kg.

Grant Dodunski, Te Puke

2018 Winner

Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2018 – 8.945kg.

Chris Spurr, Gisborne

2017 Winner

Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2017 – 6.175kg.

James Benge, Hastings

2016 Winner

Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2016 – 8.165kg.

Troy Notton, Kamo

2015 Winner

Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2015 – 8.315kg.

Neil Sides, Kaitaia

2014 Winner

Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2014 – 9.995kg.

Jeremy Alai, Auckland

2013 Winner

Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2014 – 9.91kg.

Darin Maxwell, Te Puke

2012 Winner

Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2012 and new record holder – 12.030kg

Luke Boyes, Christchurch

2011 Winner

Overall Heaviest Snapper Winner 2011 – 8.89kg

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