Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More
 

Eastern Fish and Game - Latest News [Page 2]

Fish & Game Open Day perfect lead-up to new fishing season

Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 2:12 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

Eastern Fish & Game are holding an open day at their Ngongotaha hatchery on Sunday September 29, 2013 – aimed at everyone from seasoned anglers to would-be fishers, general public and kids. More >>

Tauranga man pays dearly for no trout licence & obstruction

Monday, 26 August 2013, 4:03 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

Trout fishing without a licence and obstructing a Fish & Game ranger turned into a costly exercise for a Tauranga man. More >>

Still good trout prospects

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 2:43 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

Winter fishing may have slowed up a bit recently but there are still some good-sized trout to be caught around Rotorua’s lakes and streams – if anglers choose their conditions. More >>

Fish & Game officers chaperone spawning trout

Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 3:06 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

With the trout spawning season in full swing, Fish & Game’s Eastern Region is continuing to check ‘no fishing’ and spawning areas – to make sure the fish are left alone. More >>

Reminder on kids' 'fish out' days

Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 4:42 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

With only day’s to go before the next kids ‘fish out’ day at Fish & Game’s Ngongotaha trout hatchery, staff are reminding parents and caregivers to make a booking. More >>

The joys of winter angling - plenty on offer around NZ

Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 2:17 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

Don’t give up on trout fishing just yet – especially with some of the crisp, clear winter’s days the country’s been served up. That’s the message from Fish & Game NZ, pointing to productive trout fishing waters including lakes, rivers right ... More >>

RMA moves raise questions for lakes protection

Monday, 1 July 2013, 11:39 am | Eastern Fish and Game

Eastern Fish & Game says some of the proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) raise serious questions about the future protection of Rotorua’s lakes and their water quality. More >>

Lots of East Coast fishing spots 'still open, fishing well'

Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 3:04 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

East Coast anglers have been reminded that there are plenty of spots left for some exciting winter trout fishing – even as a number of streams and rivers close this weekend (June 30). More >>

Changes to kids 'fish out' days

Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 11:34 am | Eastern Fish and Game

The popular ‘childrens ’ fish out’ days at Fish & Game’s Ngongotaha trout Hatchery have been re-organised to streamline procedures, to cut waiting times and make the children’s fishing experience more enjoyable. More >>

Fish & Game hails iwi access to forest hunting

Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 2:04 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

Fish & Game Eastern has applauded local iwi for their decision to provide continued access to local forests for game bird hunting - lands which are part recent Treaty of Waitangi settlements. More >>

Poacher Cams Working Overtime In Bay of Plenty

Monday, 10 June 2013, 10:55 am | Eastern Fish and Game

Eastern Fish & Game officers have seen a rise in the number of poaching incidents - caught on hidden camouflaged cameras which are stationed at ‘hot spots’ on some key spawning streams. More >>

Web news video - a fish eye view

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 3:04 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

Eastern Fish & Game staff have got up close and personal with some of the region’s world-renowned trout fisheries, completing a drift dive in the Tarawera River this week. More >>

Survey Supports Reduced Duck Season

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 12:56 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

Eastern Region’s four-week duck-hunting season has been justified by the early results from a Fish & Game survey of hunter success analysed this week. More >>

Fish fight back after slow season start

Friday, 17 May 2013, 9:58 am | Eastern Fish and Game

If you needed evidence winter was just around the corner, local trout might be providing the confirmation. More >>

Live trout heading for Boat Show

Monday, 13 May 2013, 2:11 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

It's a city surrounded by salt water but Auckland's fanatical fishermen are being urged this week to give fresh water a go. Fish & Game experts from the Eastern Region office have a stand at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, which starts on Thursday, ... More >>

Rangers disappointed with duck-hunting rule-breakers

Monday, 6 May 2013, 1:36 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

Tech-savvy Fish & Game rangers have expressed disappointment at the number of East Coast and Gisborne hunters breaking the rules after the opening weekend of the game bird season. More >>

Rangers disappointed with duck-hunting rule-breakers

Monday, 6 May 2013, 12:55 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

Tech-savvy Fish & Game rangers have expressed disappointment at the number of hunters breaking the rules after the opening weekend of the game bird season. More >>

Hunters Prepare for Game Bird Season Opening

Monday, 29 April 2013, 1:23 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

Chase the big water - that's the message for Eastern Region game bird hunters ahead of their season-opening this weekend. More >>

Hatchery photo shoot for new freshwater fish guide

Monday, 8 April 2013, 3:17 pm | Eastern Fish and Game

One of New Zealand’s most respected wildlife photographers, Rod Morris, has paid a visit to the Fish & Game hatchery at Ngongotaha – to photograph trout for a new book on the country’s freshwater fish. More >>

Good news for anglers on Rotorua lakes

Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 11:27 am | Eastern Fish and Game

Fishing prospects on the Rotorua lakes appear to be improving just in time for an influx of Easter holidaymakers, according to Fish & Game. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.