A 6.3m White fibreglass boat with two people aboard reported a fuel blockage and required a tow back to Whakatane.  Conditions were good with 5kt wind from the east and little swell.  An all stations call was issued and a good samaritan offered to tow the boat back to Whakatane.  Whakatane Coastguard sincerely thanks the good samaritan for its assistance.