I have not been able to find any information.
I am planning to be on the beach around 8am. I believe that registration starts at 9 and lines in the water at 10am. Might of made that up.
Might even stay the night in Kaikoura so I can catch fresh bait first thing in the morning.
Whitebait Season starts 1 September 2026 and ends 30 October (inclusive). Chatham Islands: 1 December to the last day of February (inclusive)