Manuka Phuel Chasing the Fox returns for 2025 delivering a massive twist to the format with Ryan Fox set to welcome one of his close friends from the international golf tour to join him on home soil to face off against an exciting field of competitors from across New Zealand’s sporting and media landscape.

Taking place on Friday 12 December at Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club, Manuka Phuel Chasing the Fox blends elite sport with music, culture, and entertainment, connecting new and loyal audiences to the sport and redefining how golf can be experienced. Manuka Phuel Chasing the Fox is a six-hole showdown - Ryan Fox & his friend vs the best of the rest. A unique field made up of the top players from our leading sporting teams and the media, who get an edge by playing in groups of three - taking on the Fox at his own game, on his own course. The lowest score wins, and if there’s a tie, it all comes down to a dramatic playoff on the final party hole.

This year’s event will be broadcast live and free across TVNZ 1 & TVNZ+, with coverage of all the action from the final party hole.

Across the coming weeks teams will be announced to take on The Fox & Friend, with invites being issued to New Zealand’s top sporting codes – from rugby, cricket, league, football and more. Each team will be playing for prize money that goes directly to their chosen charity, ensuring that the energy on the green delivers a meaningful impact off the course.

The call is clear: step up, join the chase, and take your shot at The Fox.

Manuka Phuel Chasing the Fox & Friends delivers world-class competition, a celebration of sports and entertainment and the most unmissable summer showdown at one of the standout fixtures in New Zealand’s sporting calendar. Corporate tickets are on sale from Wednesday 1st October, with general release tickets released on Wednesday 29th October at 9am. For more information, head to chasingthefox.co.nz