You do not need to be a Cossie Club member to attend. All CSFC members and guests welcome. Why not come early and take advantage of the great food on offer at the Cossie Club.
Important Note: if you intend to have a meal before the meeting it would pay to book to avoid disappointment as the restaurant is very popular and often full.
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We are a family friendly West coast club based in Waiuku, just south of Auckland. With around 1000 members, trailer boats make up the majority of our fleet. Celebrating fishing of all kinds, from the humble Gurnard to the mighty Broadbill. Club waters span from Raglan north head to Kaipara south head and include the Manukau harbour and Waikato river.
9 Crosbie Road Pukekohe 09 2389180
Counties had a great junior team competing in this years competition, and it looks like we did really well. Confirmed results should be out soon and will be posted on our facebook page, so keep a look out for those.
There has been work going on at Te Toro boat ramp to fill in some holes that were getting quite large. As you can see from this photo it was quite a big undertaking. The end pontoon has also been removed as it was damaged, this will either be repaired or replaced.
Cam Elliot shot this with a bow and arrow when it tried to climb into their tinny at the cut through on the river. It was 135kg, but unfortunately we don’t have a category for these on the leader board.
Stephen Foote was fishing the snapper bonanza on 90 mile beach in March. This was not big enough to make the leader board in the comp, but a nice fish. 67cm and 5.88kg.
Congratulations to Junior club member Chloe Hoffman. She has received not one but three New Zealand Records for two Skipjack Tuna and one Albacore Tuna caught while on board Out West during the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Nationals earlier this year in the Junior Girls category. CSFC extends the congratulations to Shane and Brock from Out West for their efforts in chasing down these records.
Newsletters, back to January 2018, are available online here. They have been uploaded in higher resolution then the old pdf versions were emailed out in, so the pictures especially should be better quality.
We’re always looking for items to include, so if you have a fishing report, some photos, or just a good story to tell please drop me an email on kevin@nzsteele.com
This years Family Day competition was a great event, with 90 competitors taking part. The weather was pretty near perfect and there were plenty of fish caught. A huge thank you to all the sponsors, without whom these events simply couldn’t happen.
Gurnard
1st: Leon Smith 0.68kgs
2nd: Amelia Scott 0.68kgs
3rd: Aurora Scott 0.67kg
Kahawai
1st: Carter Chitty 1.60kgs
2nd: James Turner 1.51kgs
3rd: Williams Turner 1.46kgs
Snapper
1st: Nate Sellers 3.39kgs
2nd: Jaxon Burns 3.02kgs
3rd: Brooklyn Burns 2.68kgs
Gurnard
1st: Tayla Minhinnick 0.89kgs
2nd: Chloe Hoffman
3rd: None Weighed
Kahawai
1st: Tayla Minhinnick 1.42kgs
2nd: Brock Johnston 1.32kgs
3rd: Hayley Thompson 1.31kgs
Snapper
1st: Brock Johnston 3.49kgs
2nd: Sistina Bandong 2.35kgs
3rd: Tayla Minhinnick 1.15kgs
1st: Leanne Johnston 0.78kgs
2nd: Malcolm Kyd 0.70kgs
3rd: Sam Douglas 0.59kgs
Kahawai
1st: Malcolm Kyd 2.11kgs
2nd: Sam Douglas 1.26kgs
3rd: Matt Beasley 1.20kgs
Snapper
1st: Leanne Johnston 3.21kgs
2nd: Malcolm Kyd 2.37kgs
3rd: Mark Burns 2.23kgs
As an organisation committed to saving lives on the water, we know the importance of playing our part to prevent drownings and encourage safe boating to help keep Kiwis safe when they’re out enjoying our beautiful oceans, lakes, and rivers.
But there is always room for improvement.
As a water-loving nation and with over 2 million boaties out there, we want everyone, no matter who they are, where they’re from, or their watercraft of choice, to know we’ve got your back out there. We're the people you can turn to whenever you need help.
Whether it's sharing all we know through our education programmes, giving you a tow home or coming to your rescue, we're here for boaties – whatever their waka.
Our new look and feel is designed to do just that. It’s more approachable, friendly, more relevant to all New Zealanders, regardless of their background or experience on the water. In short, it’s closer to who we are today – not an enforcement agency guarding the coastline or checking the size of your catch, but a hard-working crew of professionally trained volunteers enabled by staff, who are simply here to help every single boating, fishing, foiling, kayaking, paddle boarding Kiwi. 24/7, 365 days a year, no matter the weather.
Embracing our ingoa (name), Tautiaki Moana, is an important step in our evolution. We’ve used it for a few years, but now it’s become a visual part of our great Kiwi organisation. You'll soon start to see it on the sides of our rescue vessels, planes, vehicles, at bases and, well - everywhere. It establishes a stronger cultural link, underscoring the wider community work we do to keep more New Zealanders safe, whatever their waka. Being a charity, we value every single dollar, so both our new name and refreshed new look will gradually roll out in a cost-effective and financially responsible manner. Don’t be surprised to see both our old and new look co-existing together in a hybrid state for a while yet. Change is good, but it will also take time. We’re doing what we’ve always done, just better. Better New Zealanders, better for boaties – whatever their waka.
Through our search and rescue service, education and community engagement programmes will continue to be there side by side with you. We remain focused on reducing the number of drowning fatalities and being there for all boaties in times of need.
Why are you now calling yourself Coastguard Tautiaki Moana?
This decision holds immense significance for us, stemming from the gracious taonga (gift) presented to us by the Te Arawa iwi in August 2021. Being entrusted with our Māori name is an extraordinary privilege that deeply influences our daily actions, our new visual identity, and the way we share our story.
This taonga also symbolises our drive to ensure that everyone, no matter their gender, age or ethnicity, can enjoy Aotearoa New Zealand’s waters safely and with confidence.
How do I say Tautiaki Moana?
If you’re not confident or find it difficult pronouncing Maōri words, the best way to learn is to break the word into syllables. Give it a go!
Tau/ti/a/ki - Toe/Tea/Are/Key
Mo/a/na – More/ Are/ Nah
What does Tautiaki Moana mean?
The origin of our ingoa (name) is founded in our mahi, which is championed by our whānau of doers. Dedicated volunteers f on the water, in the sky, behind the radios, at our Units and offices, enabled by our staff and putting in the mahi every day to fulfil our mission.
Tautiaki Moana is not a literal translation of Coastguard New Zealand. Instead, it explains the actions we take to ensure that with our help everyone can enjoy Aotearoa New Zealand’s waters safely and with confidence. Why did you change your logo?
Our new logo does a better job of reflecting who we are as an organisation – not a law enforcement agency but a trusted mate saving lives on the water, 24/7, 365 days a year. It also helps broaden our appeal within communities most at risk of drowning, particularly Māori and Pasifika, but also amongst new and younger generations of boaties taking to the water – in whatever waka they choose.
What does the new logo design mean?
The design has taken inspiration from the bow of our rescue vessels – a bold, striking shape that signifies our journey forward together. The wave from the boat's bow connects us to our moana (the ocean), while we've acknowledged our past with a nod to our iconic chevron design. All these ideas come together to create a clean, modern symbol that's unmistakably Kiwi. And of course, our gifted Māori name, Tautiaki Moana, is right there, connecting with everything we do.
During the Junior Nationals this year Brock Johnston went looking for sharks, and he found them too. He caught several Bronze Whaler Sharks, but also hooked up an estimated 200kg White Shark.
