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Anglers & Hunters for Conservation

Fish & Game NZ manages, maintains and enhances sports fish and game birds, and their habitats, in the best long-term interests of present and future generations of anglers and hunters. We are a not-for-profit organisation, funded through the sale of fishing and hunting licences.

News & Events

Trout key indicator of waterway health

Recent drift dive surveys of one of Wellington’s main river systems – the Hutt River – suggests the water quality in the catchment is okay, though concerns remain around low flows and water quality

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Water quality - time for talk is over

Fish & Game NZ says a report released today by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) makes it clear that the time for talk about what’s impacting water quality in New Zealand is over and urgent action is required.

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Fish & Game sponsors women ‘Casting for Recovery’

The charitable organisation which runs fly fishing retreats for women recuperating from breast cancer – Casting for Recovery – has been given a boost by Fish & Game NZ teaming up as a sponsor.

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Fish & Game Leads Wetland Conservation

As one of the lead agencies in the conservation and creation of wetlands, Fish & Game New Zealand is strongly committed to working towards the development of more of these threatened ecosystems throughout the country.

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