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Public’s Water and Rivers Up for Corporate Grab?
Monday, 2 February 2015, 3:27 pm | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
The concept of tradable water rights has a “frightening likelihood” of water resources being raided and monopolised by global corporations says a national trout fishing advocacy the NZ Federation of Freshwaters Anglers (NZFFA). More >>
Freshwater anglers' body warns of ‘sacrifice’ of waterways
Thursday, 18 September 2014, 12:56 pm | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
The New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Angler’s (NZFFA) Vote for Fresh, Not Foul Water campaign is encouraging all anglers to take their passion for freshwater fishing to the ballot box. More >>
Fish and Game Important Public Environmental Advocate
Friday, 1 August 2014, 9:27 am | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
Fish and Game NZ is a vital environmental public watchdog and needs full government support - not abuse - in its important role says the NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers. More >>
What actually threatens native fish
Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 11:13 am | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
The New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers (NZFFA) is asking DOC to get their own house in order before identifying trout as the scapegoat for loss of native fish. DOC's recent review of threatened fish identified three species of native fish found ... More >>
Freshwater Anglers find DOC’s 1080 response ‘disingenuous’
Wednesday, 19 February 2014, 1:09 pm | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
"The comments made by Kevin O'Connor, DOC Deputy Director General, in response to the Federation's call for robust research on the risks of secondary poisoning of trout by mice which have ingested 1080, are disingenuous," says David Haynes, ... More >>
Trout Federation Backs Freshwater Policy But Wants Urgency
Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 10:30 am | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
The NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers (NZFFA) , which represents the interests of all freshwater anglers who fish in New Zealand, has backed the need for a national policy statement of freshwater management but wants greater urgency. More >>
Freshwater Anglers Welcome Minister Support on Access Issues
Tuesday, 27 March 2012, 12:54 pm | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
The NZFFA, a national organisation representing freshwater anglers, welcomes Minister Carter’s enthusiastic support for the work of the Walking Access Commission in the resolution of access issues to public lands and waterways. Acting NZFFA President ... More >>
Anglers Warn Politicians On Trout Farming
Friday, 18 November 2011, 4:53 pm | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
A national trout fishing body has warned National that any thought of trout farming could result in strong and vocal opposition and election action from the 100,000 or more trout anglers in New Zealand. More >>
Trout Fishers Seek Politicians' Answers on Rivers
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 2:03 pm | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
A national trout-fishing advocacy wants answers from political parties on question marks over water quality and public access to rivers and fishing. More >>
Exclusive capture of freshwater fisheries highlighted
Saturday, 7 May 2011, 1:48 pm | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
Exclusive capture of freshwater fisheries highlighted. The issue of private individuals and companies capturing access to New Zealand’s iconic freshwater fisheries was the major topic of discussion at the recent AGM of the New Zealand Federation of ... More >>
Anglers Declare War on Blocked Trout Fishing Access
Tuesday, 4 January 2011, 7:45 pm | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
A national trout fishing organisation has come out blazing against profiteering commercial operators buying sole access rights to rivers and thus locking the angling public out. More >>
Manawatu River Accord
Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 2:19 pm | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
The NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers is disappointed that not all representative groups involved in the Manawatu River Accord could commit to an agreed stance on the way forward. Such actions are not helpful in uniting a region and its communities ... More >>
'Another great river falls'
Wednesday, 7 April 2010, 4:49 pm | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
Today's announcement that a resource consent is being given to dam and virtually destroy the magnificent Mokihinui River on the West Coast is astounding. Yet another of our few remaining iconic rivers falls in the interests of very short term gain ... More >>
Private Exploitation of a Public Resource
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 10:14 am | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
Private Exploitation of a Public Resource The NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers congratulates Doug Stevens for highlighting (‘Morning Report’) a growing problem about which we have expressed concern for some years, namely ‘fishing access being ... More >>
Anglers welcome National's Energy Policy, but…
Monday, 18 August 2008, 11:05 am | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
Anglers, frustrated by the succession of power schemes exploiting public rivers, have given the National Party's energy policy, a "thumbs up." More >>
Anglers welcome National's Energy Policy, but….
Sunday, 17 August 2008, 1:54 pm | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
Anglers, frustrated by the succession of power schemes exploiting public rivers, have given the National Party's energy policy, a "thumbs up." More >>
Trout Fishers' Federation Highlights Key Issues
Monday, 19 May 2008, 12:06 am | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
The top four concerns for the trout fishing public were identified by a gathering of trout fishing representatives in Palmerston North in the weekend. More >>
Stronger Measures Essential To Stop Didymo
Thursday, 27 December 2007, 2:30 pm | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
The 'NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers (Inc)' are very concerned at what they consider very 'inadequate Biosecurity' measures both at international ports of entry and at domestic airports and ferry terminals (Cook Strait). Controls are needed. More >>
Alternatives To Damming Public's Rivers Needed
Monday, 24 December 2007, 11:53 am | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
Alternatives To Damming Public's Rivers Needed by Ian Rodger, President NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers New Zealand needs urgently to find alternatives to corporate power companies damming public rivers. More >>
Stronger Measures Essential To Stop Didymo
Saturday, 3 November 2007, 2:50 pm | NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers
Stronger more stringent and effective measures must be taken to keep Didymo out of the North Island says a national trout fishing advocacy. More >>
