Wini Paul, Whangarei surfing her way into the Open Women\'s final at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships, Stent Road, Taranaki, New Zealand, Thursday, January 18, 2007.

Leon Santorik, Raglan surfing his way into the Open Men\'s final at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships at Stent Road, Taranaki, New Zealand, Thursday, January 18, 2007.

Daniel Kereopa, Raglan surfing his way into the Open Men\'s final at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships at Stent Road, Taranaki, New Zealand, Thursday, January 18, 2007.

Daisy Thomas, Christchurch surfing her way into the Open Women\'s final at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships at Stent Road, Taranaki, New Zealand, Thursday, January 18, 2007.

Maz Quinn, Gisborne surfing his way into the Open Men\'s final at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships at Stent Road, Taranaki, New Zealand, Thursday, January 18, 2007.

Paige Hareb, Oakura surfing her way into the Open Women\'s final at the Hyundai National Surfing Championships at Stent Road, Taranaki, New Zealand, Thursday, January 18, 2007.