Anglers and game-bird hunters are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote in this year’s Fish & Game elections.
The elections are held every three years to select councillors for the 12 Fish & Game regions to help govern our outstanding freshwater fisheries and game bird hunting.
Any full season licence holder is eligible to vote as long as they've registered as a voter, which is easily done when they buy their licence.
Barrie Barnes, chair of Fish & Game New Zealand, is encouraging licence holders to enrol so they can have their say on who represents them.
“Everyone who holds a fishing or game bird hunting licence has the opportunity to vote for their Fish and Game Council. Anglers and game bird hunters need to make sure they’re on the roll to vote before 11 September.
“Fish & Game’s vision is a New Zealand where freshwater habitats and species flourish, where hunting and fishing traditions thrive and all Kiwis enjoy access to sustainable wild fish and game resources.
“If game bird hunters and anglers share that vision, then I really urge them to make sure they are enrolled so they can vote.”
Fish & Game is also seeking nominations for councillors on the 12 regional Fish & Game Councils.
“Every region is looking for people who want to speak up for the environment and represent the people who enjoy fishing and hunting in our wild places,” says Barrie.