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Fish and Game New Zealand - Latest News [Page 27]

Fish & Game close eye on deadly bird disease

Thursday, 20 December 2012, 10:33 am | Fish and Game New Zealand

Auckland Waikato Fish & Game is asking landowners and the public to keep an eye on waterfowl on their properties and ponds – for any sign of sick or dead birds. More >>

Good fishing going begging, says Fish & Game

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 9:47 am | Fish and Game New Zealand

Not many anglers are taking full advantage of the summer stream fishing opportunities now on offer near Rotorua, and set to ramp up over coming weeks. More >>

Fish & Game keen to spearhead more wetland projects

Saturday, 24 November 2012, 12:20 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand

Fish & Game hopes the recently opened Ohaaki Wetland at Reporoa will serve as a model for the development of more wetlands. More >>

Conservation Minister opens new wetland at Ohaaki

Saturday, 24 November 2012, 12:18 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand

At 12.30pm today, the Minister of Conservation, Hon Kate Wilkinson officially opened a newly constructed wetland in the Ohaaki region and praised Fish & Game NZ and Contact Energy for their efforts in the establishment of what she calls “a natural ... More >>

Anglers counting down to Rotorua summer streams opening

Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 1:29 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand

Anglers are counting down to the opening of a number of Rotorua streams for summer fishing – now with even more waters for spin fishing enthusiasts. More >>

Happy kids forecast for Fish Out Day

Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 1:27 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand

Palmerston North youngsters will be all smiles this weekend (Sunday, November 11) as they have a crack at trout fishing at the Hokowhitu Lagoon – thanks to Fish & Game and members of the Manawatu Freshwater Anglers club. More >>

Bad summer helps new fishing season?

Saturday, 29 September 2012, 11:33 am | Fish and Game New Zealand

Fish & Game’s expectations of a great new trout fishing season are about to be put to their first test, as anglers flock to the Rotorua lakes for the October 1 opening. More >>

Fonterra steps up on environmental responsibility

Thursday, 27 September 2012, 3:27 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand

Fish & Game NZ is congratulating Fonterra and the dairy industry for accepting the wise direction of the Environment Court about the need for the sector to move to mandatory environmental best practice. More >>

Fish & Game Opposes Attack On RMA

Monday, 10 September 2012, 10:04 am | Fish and Game New Zealand

Fish & Game NZ has joined leading environmental organisations warning the Government about the perils of re-writing the RMA. More >>

One Plan ruling a win for all NZ

Wednesday, 5 September 2012, 12:41 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand

Fish & Game NZ says an Environment Court ruling on the Manawatu-Wanganui region’s One Plan sets a precedent for resource management that will be far reaching. Declining water quality and historically poor management of this most precious natural resource ... More >>

1000 rainbows top up Capital Trout Centre

Friday, 24 August 2012, 2:04 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand

Over a thousand rainbow trout have been delivered from Fish & Game’s Ngongotaha hatchery to the Capital Trout Centre at Happy Valley, Wellington, in readiness for the upcoming kid’s fish-out days. More >>

Time to recognise Otago's outstanding rivers

Thursday, 9 August 2012, 9:38 am | Fish and Game New Zealand

Fish & Game Otago has kicked off a campaign to highlight one of the region’s most outstanding river catchments, the Kawarau. More >>

Forces unite to protect wild rivers

Thursday, 9 August 2012, 8:25 am | Fish and Game New Zealand

While political debate heats up over claims to water ownership, environmental and recreational groups are spearheading a campaign to raise awareness of Water Conservation Orders (WCOs) which protect some of the country’s most outstanding rivers for all ... More >>

RMA rejig a disaster for the environment

Thursday, 5 July 2012, 5:06 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand

Fish & Game NZ says suggested changes to the RMA would be an absolute disaster for the environment. More >>

Fish & Game issues end of mallard season reminder

Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 11:57 am | Fish and Game New Zealand

Hunters are reminded that the season for dabbling ducks – including mallards – ends in the Eastern Fish & Game Region this Sunday (June 17th). More >>

Baby tigers set loose at Lake Rotoma

Monday, 11 June 2012, 11:39 am | Fish and Game New Zealand

It’s one of the more striking sights you’ll see – young tigers leaping about in the shallows at Lake Rotoma on a cold June day. More >>

Wairau River draws salmon fishing fans

Thursday, 31 May 2012, 10:20 am | Fish and Game New Zealand

The Wairau River in Marlborough is settling into a new role as a salmon fishing river – with the latest spawning run one of the best ever. More >>

Rotorua lakes turn it on for anglers, says Fish & Game

Thursday, 31 May 2012, 9:54 am | Fish and Game New Zealand

The Rotorua lakes are “firing” in the wintry weather with some great fishing reports coming in from around the district. More >>

Rivers need 'National Park' protection - PCE report

Thursday, 31 May 2012, 9:52 am | Fish and Game New Zealand

Fish & Game NZ says a report due for release today throws weight behind the growing call for greater protection of the country’s finite and dwindling number of outstanding rivers, so important to New Zealand’s international brand More >>

Don't Put Your Fishing Gear Away Too Early - Fish & Game

Monday, 21 May 2012, 3:13 pm | Fish and Game New Zealand

There’s still plenty of productive trout fishing to be had around the country in spite of the onset of winter and the closure of some lakes and rivers to fishing. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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