Only one way to find out Andy. I reckon Whakaki would be a go. Take some crabs or cray as there may be some lemonfish about.
I see some are heading for the Bay of Plenty for midnight snapper and getting a few. Might be worth while if you want to go that far.
Someones gotta catch the first one for the club each year this time might as well be you. Best of Luck mate!!