2022 Aotearoa Maori Surfing Titles
I've been fortunate to do some pretty cool stuff. I was so stoked to be asked to cover the Maori Surfing Titles for Surfline. Back in the early 1990's we'd always attend; this was when Dano Waiweri and the Waitara Boardriders founded the event. Dano Invited Chris Berge and I to cover it for NZ Surf Mag. I didn't realise until this year that I'd been at the inaugural one and the subsequent ones hosted by Waitara. We [Chris and I] loved the comp, we are both Pakeha, but the vibe and the unique Kiwi-ness of it made it a must do for the magazine every year. We placed nearly as much importance on it as the Nationals. Of course that was a lifetime ago, as much as things have changed, they haven't. The kotahitanga and manaakitanga have only become stronger. Anyway! Loved covering it, and super super grateful to the Ria whanau, Charles Kauwhata and Manuel Springford [and everyone] for all their behind the scenes help. You can read the Surfline feature HERE
Oh, and I got to rescue 3 different vehicles.... such a bonus- love a good snap!
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Oooosh!! The big guns have come out the play on this one, with a leather bound limited edition available [still, maybe!] and word from the OG's like Owl Chapman and Wayne Lynch- it's gotta be gold right? I've been told the print run is very small, so if this is something you'd want, best best you get on it.
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How good! This commission went in a few weeks ago. The client wanted the shot they'd seen in one of the PhotoCPL mailers for this wall in their Air B’n’B studio. No worries, the end result is a 1200mm wide x 600mm deep canvas.
The shipment of NZ Surf Windows is sitting off Browns Bay, the vessel missed its scheduled berth. In the publishing world this is commonly known as ‘We’re F&cked’. Warren and I had already canned the proposed dates for the book launches. It does mean the Pre Sales deal, which have already exceeded expectations, has been extended. You can view more of the book and secure your copy HERE