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We are thrilled to be holding the next New Zealand National Spearfishing Championships at Aotea/Great Barrier Island in 2026. Nationals at Great Barrier Island are always extremely popular and this Nationals we are returning to Orama in Karaka Bay.

As Aotea/Great Barrier Island is a remote island with limited accommodation, we ask anybody planning on attending to please book accommodation and any transport required ASAP so you don't miss out.

We have Orama for the duration of the Nationals from the 26th of January to the 1st of February, so you can arrive earlier than the competition days for scouting. Orama has a range of accommodation options available and you can also elect to add their full day, all meals provided menu or their dinner only menu.

Click here for information about Accommodation: Orama Accommodation Information Pack

Please book accommodation and any meal plans directly with Orama and let them know you are part of the Spearfishing Nationals:

Email: admin@orama.org.nz

Phone: (09) 4290 063

All attendees MUST attend the safety briefing held the night before each competition. Make sure you have arrived at Orama in time for your respective Safety Briefings.

Schedule (subject to change, Venue Orama)

Tuesday 27th January, 2026
Safety Briefing for Juniors, Women’s, Under 23  @ 6 pm

Wednesday 28th January, 2026
Juniors', Women's, Under 23's, Over 60s Boat Comp: Morning Safety Briefing 8 am

Thursday 29th January, 2026

60 and over Boat Competition, Safety Briefing 8 am

Photo Comp: Safety Briefing 10 am

Friday 30th January, 2026
Swim Fin: Briefing 2.30 pm

Open Safety Briefing & AGM: 4pm @ . All divers in the open must attend the afternoon briefing. AGM follows the briefing.

Saturday 31st January, 2026
Open Championship, Day 1. Morning safety briefing 7.00 am. Weigh in from 3.00 pm

Sunday 1st February, 2026
Open Championship, Day 2.  Morning safety briefing 7.00 am. Weigh in from 3.00 pm
Dinner & prizegiving: 6:00 pm