OVER $25,000 IN PRIZES TO BE WON!
The Last Cast Land Based Winter Kahawai Measuring Comp is a fishing competition open to all surfcasters in Hawke's Bay. It runs during the winter months, from 1 June till 30 August. Prizes are awarded for the biggest Kahawai. Upload your measuring video and win your share in prizes worth $25,000.
Kahawai are judged by length, not weight, so all you need to do is take a video of your catch using the official competition measure mat (included with your ticket) and upload the video to the Facebook group. Catch and release is entirely the angler’s choice.
Every fish entered is eligible for our weekly average prize so it's well worth entering plenty of catches.
When: 1 June - 30 August 2026 at 5pm.
Where: Hawke’s Bay (from Pōrangahau - Māhia)
MAIN PRIZES
1ST PRIZE WORTH $3000:
Aeroo Pro Drone Combo Kit
2ND PRIZE WORTH $1600:
Condor A22S Drone
3RD PRIZE WORTH $1000:
Mojo Helium 14'surf rod & Mugen Metal Storm 14000 surfcasting reel
How to Measure
Videos only, no photos will be accepted. Place the fish on its side on top of the measure mat, the tip of the nose touching the plastic plate.
The fork of the tail is where the measurement will be taken so make sure this is clearly visible in your video.
Tickets
Get a waterproof measuring mat, a filleting knife and a Fishbite sample when you buy a ticket
LEADERBOARD 2025
Adult Leaderboard
| ANGLER | TICKET # | LENGTH/CM | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ahmed Abdula | #006 | 61cm | 05/08/25 |
| 2. Gordon Lowe | #080 | 60cm | 20/06/25 |
| 3. Tre Bulled | #143 | 60cm | 06/07/25 |
Kids Leaderboard
| ANGLER | TICKET # | LENGTH/CM | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Korbyn | #47 | 59cm | 22/06/25 |
| 2. Tu Makirere | #04 | 56cm | 29/06/25 |
| 3. Sayge | #10 | 54cm | 22/06/25 |
WINNERS 2025
MAIN PRIZE WINNERS 2025
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COMPETITION RULES
- Competition runs from 1 June - 30 August 2026 at 5pm.
- Land based fishing only (includes rock fishing, surfcasting, drone fishing, bait blaster fishing, kontiki fishing & kite fishing).
- Competition boundaries stretches from Whangaehu Beach (Pōrangahau) to Mahanga Beach (Māhia), Hawke’s Bay New Zealand.
- Minimum fish length 350mm.
- Kahawai only - no other species will be accepted.
- First, second & third prizes awarded for longest Kahawai.
- Weekly spot prizes will be drawn on the Last Cast Land Based Winter Kahawai Comp Facebook Group and awarded throughout the competition.
- If multiple of the same lengths Kahawai are entered, names will be drawn. Measuring:
- Last Cast 2026 measure mat must be used.
- Fish must be placed on its side on top of the measure mat, the tip of the nose touching the plastic plate.
- The fork of the tail is where the measurement will be taken from (make sure this is clearly visible in the video).
- All fish must have gill plates and guts in, fish can be bled by cutting the throat but don’t break the neck as this increases the length so the backbone must be straight. Video instructions:
- Only videos to be uploaded, no photos will not be accepted.
- All videos must be in focus, blurry videos will not be accepted.
- Videos must be taken directly from above and not from an angle.
- Videos must be taken outside with sand, rocks or pebbles visible in background. No videos from kitchen table sink or boat decks will be accepted.
- Where a video on rocks or pebbles is not possible, i.e. when taking videos on top of chilli bins or back of utes, you need to show your surroundings to prove you are fishing from land.
- Every measurement video must show the entry ticket with ticket number clearly visible.
- Videos must be uploaded to the Last Cast Land Based Winter Kahawai Comp Facebook Group by 30 August 2026 at 5pm to be an eligible entry.