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Fish and Game New Zealand - Latest News [Page 26]
Freshwater concerns ignored, says Fish & Game
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 3:20 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game NZ is pleased to see the production of a National Objectives Framework for Freshwater released today, but cautions that there are some matters of detail which depart from the Land and Water Forum (LWF) recommendations. More >>
Hawkes Bay hunter may have bagged 'oldest bird'
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 11:29 am | Fish and Game New Zealand
How does a mallard duck manage to survive for what may be a record thirteen long years – in a Hawkes Bay area where plenty of hunters turn out every season? More >>
Celebration of opening of the high country lakes to fishing
Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 4:29 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
November 2nd not only hails the opening of the high country lakes to fishing but also the Coleridge Fishing Competition. This free competition has over $10,000 worth of prizes donated by Hunting & Fishing and is a highlight of the year for many high ... More >>
New access maps help anglers, hunters find Spot X
Monday, 21 October 2013, 11:38 am | Fish and Game New Zealand
Working with the Walking Access Commission, Fish & Game NZ has revamped the maps on its website to provide its angling and hunting licence holders with invaluable access information. More >>
One Plan appeal ruling provides way forward
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 11:58 am | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game NZ is welcoming the High Court ruling rejecting an appeal on the legitimacy of the Horizons Regional Council One Plan which aims to tackle farm pollution into waterways. More >>
Fish & Game hails Maori Party, United Future RMA stance
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 10:53 am | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game NZ welcomes the joint decision by the Maori Party and United Future not to support proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) which would remove core environmental protection mechanisms from the legislation. More >>
New substantive Sir Geoffrey Palmer report on RMA released
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 10:18 am | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game has today released to the public and all political parties a final and substantive legal analysis prepared by Sir Geoffrey Palmer on the Government’s RMA reforms More >>
Protection for outstanding rivers remains
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 2:58 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game NZ is congratulating Environment Minister Amy Adams for her commitment yesterday not to water down the protection of the country’s most outstanding rivers and lakes – those protected by Water Conservation Order (WCO). More >>
Dairy Accord no longer 'Clean Streams'
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 5:39 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Commenting on the release of the Sustainable Water Dairy Accord today, Fish & Game NZ says it is not a good start when “Clean Streams” has been removed from the title of the sector’s supposed ‘commitment’ to reducing its impact on the nation’s ... More >>
RMA reform an attack on Kiwi values
Monday, 27 May 2013, 8:58 am | Fish and Game New Zealand
Analysis of the Government’s RMA reforms by Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC points to an alarming attack on the nation’s recreational and environmental values. More >>
Big water likely to harbour ducks this weekend
Monday, 29 April 2013, 9:09 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
The drought may have broken but North Island game bird hunters are being encouraged to think laterally ahead of the opening of the season this weekend. More >>
No Dams but lower rivers’ future still in doubt, Fish & Game
Friday, 19 April 2013, 12:59 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
No Dams but lower rivers’ future still in doubt, Fish & Game North Canterbury Fish & Game welcomes aspects of yesterday’s announcement that Environment Canterbury (ECan) has adopted the hearing panel’s decisions in regard to the Hurunui Waiau ... More >>
Lake Pupuke Set To Receive Young Rotorua Trout
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 9:36 am | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game officers are getting set to stock up Lake Pupuke on Auckland’s North Shore with over a thousand catchable trout – in plenty of time for the lake’s annual fishing contest. More >>
Peg it or you may lose it, says Fish & Game
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 10:08 am | Fish and Game New Zealand
All six North Island Fish & Game Regions are urging game bird hunters to get out before this Sunday’s deadline and ‘peg’ or claim their last season’s maimai, stand or hide. More >>
Salmon season set to finish on a high
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 12:47 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Salmon season set to finish on a high 20 March 2013 Media Release Salmon season set to finish on a high More >>
Seasonal changeover in fishing methods
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 10:47 am | Fish and Game New Zealand
Anglers fishing the Rotorua lakes have been given a friendly reminder about changes to the rules on spin fishing from the shorelines - and boat fishing on Lake Rotoiti - that come into force at the beginning of next month (1 April 2013). More >>
Minister unveils artwork to mark World Wetlands Day
Monday, 4 February 2013, 10:38 am | Fish and Game New Zealand
Conservation Minister Nick Smith has launched the game bird habitat stamp and art prints for 2013 to mark World Wetlands Day, celebrated internationally on this day each year. More >>
Fish & Game leads wetland conservation
Monday, 4 February 2013, 10:36 am | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game is continuing to play a leading role in the conservation and creation of wetlands – either spearheading or assisting with a number of projects as the New Year gains momentum. More >>
Excuse to pollute 'appalling'
Friday, 25 January 2013, 12:08 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game NZ is appalled that the dairy sector is using the removal of nitrogen inhibiting products from the market as an excuse for more pollution to enter New Zealand’s waterways. More >>
Selfish Act Threatens West Coast Lake
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 12:26 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand
Fish & Game and the Department of Conservation have been investigating an incursion of a noxious pest fish into Lake Ianthe. More >>
