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NZ Made vs Imported Fishing Nets — Why It Matters
When you buy a fishing net in New Zealand, you have two choices: NZ made or imported. The price difference might be small, but the quality difference is massive. Here's why it matters — and why Action Outdoors manufactures every net right here in Auckland.
The Problem with Imported Fishing Nets
Most cheap fishing nets sold online in NZ are imported from China. They look fine in the photos, but here's what you often get:
- Wrong mesh sizes — imported nets often use metric sizes that don't match NZ MPI regulations. A net labelled "4 inch" might actually measure 95mm or 105mm instead of the 100mm you need.
- Weak mesh — thinner monofilament that breaks easily. One decent snapper or stingray rips through it.
- Poor quality rope — lead lines that don't sit properly on the bottom. Float lines that tangle. Cheap swivels that rust.
- Non-compliant construction — mesh that stretches out of spec after a few uses. Knots that slip. Joins that fail.
- No warranty, no support — if something breaks, there's nobody to call. Good luck getting a refund from an overseas seller.
Real Example: Illegal Cast Nets Sold in NZ
We recently found imported cast nets being sold by major NZ retailers with mesh sizes as small as 9.5mm — well below the 25mm MPI minimum. These nets are illegal to use in New Zealand, but they're being sold openly online. When you buy imported, you're gambling on compliance.
What You Get with NZ Made
Action Outdoors manufactures fishing nets in our Auckland workshop at 348 Rosebank Road, Avondale. Here's what that means for you:
1. Correct Mesh Sizes — Guaranteed
Every net is made to exact NZ specifications. When we say 100mm mesh, it measures 100mm. When we say 25mm, it's 25mm. We know MPI rules because we work with them every day — for recreational and commercial customers.
2. Commercial-Grade Materials
We use the same monofilament, multi-mono, lead line, and float rope for recreational nets as we do for our commercial customers. Same materials, same construction, same quality. The only difference is the length.
3. Built for NZ Conditions
Our nets are designed for NZ waters — the currents, the species, the seabed types. We know that a Manukau Harbour flounder net needs different specs to a Canterbury estuary net. We've been doing this for years.
4. Custom Sizes
Need a 45m net? A net that's deeper than standard? A specific mesh size for your area? We can make it. Try getting that from an overseas factory.
5. Real Support
If you have a question, call us: 09 820 8023. If there's a problem, bring it back. We're right here in Auckland — not in a factory overseas.
Price Comparison — Is NZ Made More Expensive?
Here's the truth: NZ made nets are surprisingly competitive on price.
| Net Type | Action Outdoors (NZ Made) | Typical Import |
|---|---|---|
| 30m Flounder Set Net | $110–$121 | $90–$130 |
| 30m Mullet Set Net | $115–$133 | $80–$120 |
| 8ft Cast Net | $135 | $60–$100 |
| 30m Snapper Net | $120–$150 | $100–$140 |
Yes, some imported nets are cheaper — but when you factor in the quality, compliance, and lifespan, NZ made is better value. A cheap net that rips on the first stingray or doesn't meet MPI specs is no bargain.
Who Else Uses Action Outdoors Nets?
- 🐟 NZ commercial fishermen — quota holders around the country use our nets daily
- 🌊 Pacific Island fisheries — Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands — heavy-duty nets for tropical conditions
- 🎣 Thousands of Kiwi families — recreational fishers from Cape Reinga to Bluff
When commercial fishermen — whose livelihood depends on their gear — choose Action Outdoors, that tells you everything about quality.
Free Shipping + Best Prices
Because we're the manufacturer, you're buying factory-direct. No middleman markup. And we ship free NZ-wide.
Shop NZ Made Fishing Nets
🇳🇿 Feed the Family — with NZ's best fishing nets, made right here in Auckland by the team that supplies commercial fishermen and the Pacific Islands.
Action Outdoors Limited | 348 Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland | 09 820 8023 | actionoutdoors.kiwi
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