Interport Sports

Interport 2021 Report by Troy St John, Lyttelton Branch

In February 2021, Golfers and Fisherman from ports around New Zealand gathered in Lyttelton to compete in the annual MUNZ Interport Sports Tournament.

Golf was held at the Waimairi Beach Golf Club and it didn’t disappoint with some fantastic weather, one of the mornings it absolutely bucketed down, flooding the greens and then stopped around 10am. The greens staff managed to get the course playable and we were able to get going at 12pm and get a full round in.

As always it was amazing to see some many familiar faces and really encouraging to see some new ones as well.

I really need to thank all the staff at Waimairi and a special thanks to Mark and the kitchen team as they went out of their way all week to ensure everyone was looked after.

The fishing was held in Kaikoura, they went out on Monday for a half day, Tuesday and Wednesday for full days and another half day on Thursday. Reports are the fishing was amazing with huge Blue Cod, Blue Nose and Groper coming over the side. Apparently there was plenty of burley going over the side on the first day as the sea was a bit choppy.

Next year the tournament is being held in Whangarei and we invite all to come along to get involved in an amazing event that has been running for over 60 years, you won’t be disappointed.

Please contact Russell Mayn for at Auckland Branch Local 13 for further information relating to Interport 2022.