Fish and Game New Zealand - Latest News [Page 13]
Get set to fish Rotorua’s top trout lakes
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 12:26 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Anglers, along with their families and friends are getting set to try and hook some of Rotorua’s legendary rainbow and brown trout. More >>
Fish & Game polls open
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 12:58 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Anglers and hunters are being urged to “make time now” to vote in Fish & Game’s elections – with a warning that choosing the best councillors to represent them has never been more important. More >>
Good early season trout fishing expected
Thursday, 20 September 2018, 12:07 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Taranaki Fish & Game staff are tipping local trout streams to be in good condition when the new fishing season opens on Monday October 1, 2018. More >>
A big call – the hunt’s on for NZ's best duck caller
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 9:53 am | Fish and Game New Zealand
The country’s aspiring duck and goose callers are preparing to out-cackle and “ruffle each other’s feathers” in the New Zealand Duck and Goose Calling Championships later this month. More >>
Anglers offered golden lucky dip
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 3:56 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Anglers…here’s a “fishy lucky dip” that could net you a trout worth $10,000. More >>
No election required in Auckland/Waikato Region
Monday, 10 September 2018, 1:13 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
No election will be held for the Auckland/Waikato Fish and Game Council for only the second time in nearly 30 years. More >>
Call for action on damaging intensive winter feeding
Friday, 24 August 2018, 12:29 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
‘Clean it up or stop it’ – call for action on environmentally damaging intensive winter feeding More >>
Angler anticipation accelerates for new trout licences
Monday, 20 August 2018, 3:53 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Trout fishing licences for the coming year are going on sale (eds: 21 August, 2018) as freshwater anglers eagerly look forward to the start of the 2018-19 freshwater sports fishing season. More >>
Council told to stop trying to evade responsibilities
Thursday, 2 August 2018, 3:59 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game Chief Executive Martin Taylor says Horizons Chairman Bruce Gordon needs to face reality and do his job and ensure the One Plan is implemented. More >>
Anglers urged to make the most of last week of boat fishing
Tuesday, 26 June 2018, 1:05 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Anglers are being reminded this week offers the last chance to get out and fish three of Rotorua’s most popular lakes before they close to boaties for the rest of the winter. More >>
Dairy Industry Review ‘confused and contradictory’
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 12:21 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game says the Agriculture Minister’s just-announced review of the dairy industry legislation is “confused and contradictory.” More >>
‘Good hunting ahead’ says Fish & Game
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 12:00 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game Eastern staff are confident that some good hunting lies ahead for hunters with “plenty of birds around.” More >>
Fish & Game applauds hunters on safe start to duck hunting
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 9:54 am | Fish and Game New Zealand
Hunters are being praised for their safe start to the game bird hunting season, with no injuries over the Opening Weekend. More >>
Government’s water quality commitment welcomed
Monday, 7 May 2018, 3:45 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game is welcoming the government’s intention to develop a new national plan to halt the decline in water quality and improve rivers, lakes and streams. More >>
Hunters praised for safety focus
Sunday, 6 May 2018, 2:41 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish and Game staff say that most hunters encountered in a large-scale ranging operation were “more than happy” with their start to the new game bird season, that began early Saturday morning. (Sat May 5) More >>
Thousands turn out for new game bird hunting season
Saturday, 5 May 2018, 4:56 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Thousands of eager duck hunters, from seasoned veterans to family groups, have turned out across the country at the start of the new game bird hunting season this morning. More >>
Safety number one priority this game bird season
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 2:25 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Game bird hunters are being urged to make safety their number one priority when the new hunting season opens this weekend Saturday 5 May. More >>
Fish & Game welcomes National turnaround on environment
Monday, 30 April 2018, 2:46 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game is welcoming National Party leader Simon Bridges’ pledge to “reset” the party’s environmental policies, saying it is good to see him finally acknowledge the new political reality in New Zealand. More >>
Urgent action needed after report’s sobering wake up call
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 3:20 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game has called for urgent government action on what it describes as a “sobering” official report showing wetlands, forests and waterways are coming under increasing pressure from unsustainable development. More >>
Call for cap on tourism numbers in New Zealand high country
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 3:44 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game is calling on the Government to curb tourism numbers in the South Island high country, saying the pressure is now so high, it’s harming the environment and Kiwis’ traditional outdoor experiences. More >>