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Annual Pig Hunt at Coroglen Tavern

Hunters Gather at Coroglen for Popular Annual Pig Hunting Competition

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September 8, 2026

The annual Coroglen Pig Hunt delivered another memorable event for the Whitianga Pig Hunters Club, attracting keen hunters from across the region to compete for top honours in a range of categories.

11 pigs were weighed in – lots of fresh wild pork to be eaten

Whitianga Pig Hunters Club

Heaviest Boar Seniors: 1 Harley Hanning, 2 Jamie Murphy, 3 Dan Gaskell.

Biggest Tusks:1 Jamie Murphy, 2 Laurie & Brax Monrad, 3 Austin Brear.

Lady Hunter Award: Donna Brear, Gemma Lee, Liana Johnston.

Average Weight: Laurie & Brax Monrad

Junior Heaviest: Brax Monrad

Sponsors: A huge thankyou once again to our Sponsors, Hunting and Fishing Whitianga, Peninsula Vets, Place Makers Whitianga, Mercury Bay Pharmacy and of course the Coroglen Tavern.

Thank you to everyone that helped out beforehand and on the day. Huge shout out to the Coroglen Taverns Staff.

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