Although snapper fishing may be patchy, this summer has been all about marlin fishing, with the Sky Tower in the background.

This is a good time to catch kingfish. These magnificent sport fish are found everywhere from North Cape to the Marlborough Sounds, and even further south, with some spotted by paua divers at the Chatham Islands.

A visit to the Chatham Islands is high on the bucket list for many New Zealanders. For when it comes to fishing, hunting, diving, snorkelling, tramping, enjoying the outdoors and simply kicking back, it is like going back in time 50 years.

Fishing can often be unrewarding at this time, but the crayfish, scallops and fish are still there and the diver ventures into their domain.