It is the first time New Zealand has hosted a combined men’s and women’s championship event, with the competition running until Monday, depending on surf conditions.
Image 1 of 8: American surfer Griffin Colapinto watches Gabriel Medina, of Brazil. Photo / Emma Willecke
Daily scheduling updates and a visitors’ guide, including transport, maps, and activities happening around Raglan, can be found online at the World Surf League website and social media channels.
Emma Willecke is a student at the Waikato Institute of Technology. She is in her first year of studying towards a Bachelor of Communication and in her spare time, likes to catch a wave at Raglan.