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Access for all! Our country has some of the most beautiful natural resources in the world and we believe all New Zealanders should be able to enjoy this.

We help people with health and wellness challenges get out on the water and enjoy the freedom and pleasure of our ocean waters along with inspiring change in attitude to accessibility and inclusivity across our communities. Fishing and boating are some of New Zealand’s most popular recreational activities, which those with physical and mental disabilities are currently not being catered for. To share these experiences with our wider community, we arrange charity trips for individuals with physical and mental disabilities and their carer’s, who are often family members. The benefits from our trips go beyond a day out on the water. It provides our Charity’s beneficiaries the sense of what can be achieved despite some of the most difficult circumstances they experience. A day out on the water can bring so much joy and can provide our beneficiaries with lifelong memories – we witness this every trip – we call these magic moments. Something significant happens when people are empowered to go fishing. They move from being a beneficiary, to being a provider. This is a fundamental shift in identity, which allows them to not be defined through the lens of their disability or life challenges. When paired with a strong sense of adventure, comradery and achievement, the positive outcomes, excitement and lift in self-esteem is tangible. You can see it in the faces, eyes and body language of those on board.

31/01/2026

19 years ago on the Wellington Waterfront........ This is where is all began.
Bryce our founder misjudged a dive into the water and broke his neck becoming a C4 Tetraplegic. Bryce was told he would never fish again, but he wasn't going to let that stop him. He made it his vision to build a fully accessible boat so he and others with chronic health conditions can enjoy getting out on the ocean.

We would love your support to keep this boat on the water for the benefit of those who need it most. If you can help, please head over to our give a little page https://givealittle.co.nz/org/wish4fish

You can watch Bryces story here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdkLGyqFIVI

27/01/2026

19 Years on..... 2026 is going to be a big year for Wish4Fish! Bryce is back at the Helm and we have loads of events planned to keep this boat floating!
Save the Date! 6 March at the Cargo shed for our first Fundraising event of the year. Feel free to reach out to us at Kiaora@wish4fish.co.nz

23/01/2026

Kia Kaha ♥️

03/12/2025

You’ve got mail 💙📬

This week we reached out to our community with an honest update. Unexpected and essential maintenance on our accessible vessel has cost over $50,000, depleting our operational reserves.

This means that without urgent support, Wish 4 Fish will need to pause all operations from 10 December 2025.

If our mahi has touched you, someone you love, or someone in your community, we’d be incredibly grateful for your support. Every donation helps us keep providing healing, freedom and joy out on the ocean.

Donate here:
👉 https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/keep-us-afloat

04/11/2025

Here’s where cutting-edge tech meets safety and smooth sailing 👇 #

📡 AIS & GPS Navigation: Our Automatic Identification System and GPS ensure we’re always visible and accurately positioned, keeping our guests safe and helping us navigate to the best fishing spots and home again.

⚓ SeaZone Electrical Control System: From one central touchscreen, the skipper can control pumps, lights, and electrical systems across the entire vessel, keeping everything running smoothly and efficiently.

⚓ FLIR Thermal Camera System: This smart camera can automatically track a person overboard, keeping them in view so the skipper can respond fast and safely.

🎮 Dockmate Remote Control System: This handheld device lets the skipper control the boat’s engines, steering, and thrusters from anywhere on board, making docking and anchoring a breeze.

Every system on our helm is designed to keep guests safe, comfortable, and connected while exploring the ocean 💙🌊

30/10/2025

Every trip reminds us why we do what we do 💙

There is so much mahi that goes on behind the scenes to help make our trips operate seamlessly for our guests. From our experienced skippers and crew to our volunteers and management team. Capturing moments like these reminds us of why we do what we do, to continue creating accessible space on the ocean for those who need it most 🙌🏻

17/10/2025

POV: You’ve got a cold (non-descript) beverage in your hand, the air is salty, the sun is shining and Dire Straits sets the soundtrack as you and your team heads out to sea, far from the hassle of the workday 🌊 🎣

To top it all off, you’re helping us connect our communities to the magic of our Moana (and who doesn’t love a 33% donation tax credit!)*

For more information and to register your group, head to our Corporate Trips page: https://www.wish4fish.co.nz/corporate-trips/

*Please note Wish 4 Fish does not provide tax advice. We recommend checking with your accountant or IRD to confirm how charitable donations apply to your circumstances.

24/09/2025

What are you guys up to this Sunday?

We’re teaming up with Bay of Plenty Rugby Union and heading along to cheer on the Steamers as they take the field 💙💛

Bring your mates, bring your voice, and let’s back our team and our community.

See you at the game! 👊

02/09/2025

We’re almost there!

Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve reached 76% of our $2,500 expo fundraiser goal 🎉

We still have raffle tickets left to sell, for your chance to win an amazing $1,900 Burnsco prize pack and help us reach 100% of our expo fundraiser goal 🙌

Every $5 ticket helps us provide free trips out on the water for people living with health and wellbeing challenges. For many of our guests, these trips are life-changing: a rare chance to leave worries on shore, feel the ocean breeze, and enjoy a day of belonging, fun, and freedom 🌊✨

🎟️ Tickets are just $5 each.
🎉 Winner drawn Friday 5th of September 2025
📩 Send us a message to grab yours before they’re gone!

You must be 18 years or older to purchase a raffle ticket.

Thank you for helping us make the ocean accessible to everyone 💙

— The Wish For Fish Charitable Trust (CC54429)

25/08/2025

Win this epic Burnsco prize pack and level up your gear before summer!

Our mates at Burnsco have jumped onboard as our official NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo Sponsors! They have pulled out all the stops in supporting us and our communities, with this epic prize pack valued at over $1,900.00 🤯

How to enter: Purchase a raffle ticket at the NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo this Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August, to be in to win the ultimate water-lovers prize pack!

All proceeds go directly toward supporting The Wish For Fish Charitable Trust in providing our communities with access to our Moana.

If you can't make it over to the Expo, stay tuned on our Socials, for your chance to grab any remaining tickets.

We can't wait to see you there 😁

20/08/2025

A day on Wish 4 Fish 🐟

Experience the freedom and pleasure of a day out on our Moana, guided by our experienced crew and unlimited access while you are onboard with us.

Grab a cuppa, enjoy the sights and let us look after the rest!

01/08/2025

Z Energy is Doing Good In OUR Hood 🫶

We are so grateful to be part of this nation-wide support initiatives that gets YOU, our communities involved in giving back to so many deserving causes and groups around Aotearoa!

We can't wait to see your best token pics!

Stay tuned to see how you could win a ride along with us and be part of the magic 🐟

Address

Tauranga
3112

Telephone

+64221340042

Website

http://www.wish4fish.co.nz/

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