Lincoln Penei competes in the open men’s section of the South Island Surf Champs at St Clair Beach, Dunedin, yesterday. South Island Surf Champs contest director Jimi Higgins said the waves were probably the biggest there had been during national competition this season. Teenager Taimana Marupo won the open men’s category and Chloe Groube the open women. Mr Higgins said they would spend a day with professional surfers at a championship tour event in Raglan in May. The 60th South Island Surf Champs were hosted by the South Coast Boardriders Association.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 05, 2026 17:37 UTC