Early Bird Bait & Tackle

10/04/2026

With Cyclone Vaianu due to arrive tomorrow, we’ve decided to close the shop for Sunday.
Looking very calm in the firth at the moment - well compared to the eastern side of the peninsula.
Hope you’ve all taken the time the tie everything down at your place, remember to check on your neighbours to see if they need help!

Keep safe and we wish all those in the path of the storm suffer little or no damage….

21/02/2026

FYI

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SH25 Kopu to Mangatarata

4:15pm - road has reopened

Earlier

3:20pm 21 February - Unconfirmed reports of an accident between Kopu and Mangatarata. Report says road is closed - updates soon

21/02/2026

Keep an eye for this locals boat guys. 😠
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Mu3qhaJWH/

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31/12/2025

Happy New Year to all. Wishing all our customers a wonderful year, great weather for fishing and of course - tight lines!!

31/12/2025

Sadly it sounds like a fatality….drive safe out there folks - take your time ❤️

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SH 26 Paeroa to Te Aroha

Due to a crash, State Highway 26 is closed between Tirohia and Paeroa. Please follow the detour and allow at least an extra 20 minutes travel time.

23/07/2025

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28/06/2025

Interesting idea!
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1LHJUJo93q/

26/06/2025

Take care everyone!

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20/06/2025

Happy Winter Solstice Day!
Happy Matariki Weekend!

At winter solstice (7.30pm tonight) the sun is at its most northern point in the sky. After the solstice, days gradually get more hours of sunlight - although temperatures continue to get colder for a time. More daylight is something we all look forward to!

Did you know, Matariki is the name of a star cluster in the constellation of Ta**us, which rises on the horizon towards the end of May each year and heralds Te Mātahi o te Tau, the Māori New Year.
The arrival of Matariki signals that it is time for people to gather, honour the dead, celebrate the present, and make plans for the future.

28/05/2025

State Highway 25 CLOSED between Ruamahunga and Tapu on Thursday 29 May from 6.15am

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SH25 TAPU-RUAMAHUNGA - ROAD OPEN - UPDATE 4:30PM

SH25 is now OPEN after a slip closed the road between Ruamahunga and Tapu this morning.

Loose rock and debris at the landslide front made it unsafe to open a lane before this time. Geotechnical investigations and clearance work have now been completed.

Road users are advised to exercise caution and drive according to conditions, as more rain is forecast this afternoon and overnight.
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SH25 TAPU-RUAMAHUNGA - ROAD CLOSED - UPDATE 2:55PM

SH25 closure will remain in place until the technical evaluation determines otherwise. Plan your journey accordingly as there is no suitable detour available.
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SH25 TAPU-RUAMAHUNGA - ROAD CLOSED - UPDATE 10:10AM

The road remains CLOSED due to multiple slips between Tapu and Ruamahunga. Plan your journey accordingly as there is no suitable detour available.
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6:15AM, THU 29 MAY

Due to a slip, SH25 is closed between Tapu and Ruamahunga. No detour is available. Avoid the area or delay your journey if possible. ^SG