Rotorua Daily Post

27 Oct, 2026 11:00 PM2 mins to read

An aerial view of the Ngongotahā hatchery fishing pond and Octagon building this year.

A chance discovery in newspaper archives has uncovered the 50-year history of one of Rotorua’s most treasured outdoor traditions, with the boy pictured at the inaugural Children’s Fishing Day set to return for the programme’s golden anniversary.

Research by the Rotorua Anglers Association, assisted by Rotorua Library heritage and

Source: New Zealand Herald · Rotorua Daily Post

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