Category Archives: North Island

North Island has warm water Orcs and Auckland

Children of the Sun

Posted on November 22, 2010 by ed

Children of the Sun is a beautiful  Kodachrome document of the surfing scene in New Zealand from 1965-1967. Most of the surfing is at NZ hotspots like Piha, Raglan and Shipwrecks, but there’s also great footage from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, … Continue reading →

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North Island, NZ

Posted on November 11, 1997 by ed

The surf is better than I could have imagined. Be sure not to miss Raglan, although this is one break that may be crowded. Continue reading →

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New Zealand Surf Beta

Posted on November 7, 1997 by ed

NZ – No part of New Zealand is more than 70km from the coast. With a population of only 3.6 million in two islands comprising a total landmass slightly larger than the United Kingdom, there’s lots of waves to go … Continue reading →

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The Mahatma

Posted on October 29, 1996 by ed

The whole world is doing a dance!!! He leaps out of bed, falls down, gets up….crockery is chattering fearfully on a dresser. Oh my God, it’s the end of the world!! Continue reading →

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