JACK KURU

Mountains To Sea Legacy Challenge

In Memory of Jack Kuru

The Jack Kuru Mountains to Sea Legacy Challenge was established to honour the life, values and legacy of Jack Kuru.

This challenge brings together KCL employees, contractors and whānau through hunting, fishing, gathering kai and sharing time outdoors. It celebrates the connections between our people, our places and the traditions that have shaped us.

From the mountains to the sea, the challenge is about more than competition. It is about whanaungatanga, teamwork, respect for the environment and creating lasting memories.

2026 Jack Kuru Mountains to Sea Legacy Challenge

Honouring the legacy of Jack Kuru through whānau, community, adventure and the great outdoors.

📅 Challenge Opens: 4:00pm Friday 13 November 2026
🎣 Weigh-In: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Sunday 15 November 2026
📍 Coast Weigh-In Venue: KCL Civil Yard, Tolaga Bay
🏆 Prizegiving: Saturday 21 November 2026
👥 Open to KCL Employees and Eligible Contractors

For event enquiries, please contact:

Leah Tuhaka
📧 leah@kurucontracting.co.nz

Scan the QR Code or click below to register your team.

REGISTER HERE

  • The challenge is open to KCL employees and eligible KCL contractors. Teams that include contractors must have at least two KCL employees.

  • The challenge officially opens at 4:00pm on Friday 13 November 2026. All hunting, fishing and gathering entries must be taken during the official competition period.

  • Coast Weigh-In
    12:00pm to 2:00pm, Sunday 15 November 2026
    KCL Civil Yard, Tolaga Bay

    Hawke's Bay Weigh-In
    Napier (venue and time to be confirmed).

  • To qualify for the Overall Team Major Prize, teams must submit:

    • Deer

    • Pig

    • Kahawai

    • Crayfish

    • Kina

    • Pāua

    Teams must also provide a compulsory team photo.

  • No. Each team may submit only one entry per species category.

  • Every team must submit a team photo. Teams that do not provide a team photo will not be eligible for the major team prizes.

  • Yes. Eligible subcontractors may participate as part of a team, provided the team includes at least two KCL employees.

  • Yes. Deer and pigs must weigh at least 30kg to be eligible.

  • All fish and seafood must be presented whole at weigh-in. Kina must remain in the shell.

  • Yes. Teams must present all competition entries at the same time. No separate drop-offs are permitted.

  • No. Late weigh-ins and extensions will not be accepted.

  • Pāua entered into the challenge will be used to prepare creamed pāua for the Prizegiving celebration.

  • Prizegiving will be held from 5:00pm on Saturday 21 November 2026 at the Kuru Civil Yard.

  • Yes. Competitors must attend Prizegiving to claim prizes and sponsored spot prizes.

  • Participants must comply with all firearm, boating, conservation and safety regulations. Current firearms licences are required where applicable, lifejackets must be carried on boats, and all participants are expected to act safely and responsibly throughout the challenge.

  • For enquiries about the challenge or team registration, contact:

    Leah Tuhaka
    📧 leah@kurucontracting.co.nz

Frequently Asked Questions