GizzieNZ said..
heaps of quality waves around the coast between Wanganui and New Plymouth.....think they call it the "surf highway". Am not expert on that area.....but if you buy a quality surf guide and don't mind a drive or two you should not be disappointed. Some breaks are around New Plymouth itself
If you can access a recently released book you will find heaps of pics of local breaks.
Is called "Taranaki Surf-Dazed"....Local Surf Photography 2008-2013
Yep it is Gizzie, and its called "surf highway" for a good reason, plenty of good breaks beach, river bars and points. Taranaki/ New Plymouth is unique in that you can almost get it offshore along this stretch of coast most days due to its landscape. like everywhere you bring a good attitude and the locals will only be to happy to share waves and info. Check Stent Rd and Weld Rd and there's a fantastic river Bar that starts with "W" most of the breaks along this coast can get pretty solid so don't be afraid to ask the locals.
stay stoked