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Horizons Council and chairman out of touch with fed up community

Fish and Game is warning the Horizons Regional Council its residents are fed up with its failure to do its job and follow the agreed plan to clean up polluted…

Taranaki Wellington
24/07/2018
Richie Cosgrove

“A Good Start’ - Government’s New Tourism Levy Welcomed

Fish and Game is backing the government’s proposed levy on overseas visitors, saying it is a good start to tackling the growing pressure on New Zealand’s back country.

15/06/2018
Richie Cosgrove

Budget’s Environmental Commitments Welcome

Fish and Game is welcoming the budget, saying it signals a solid intention to turn around years of environmental degradation.

17/05/2018
Richie Cosgrove

“Well done” – Fish & Game congratulates farm environment award winners

Fish & Game is congratulating the winners of recent farming awards, saying they are leading the way in showing the agriculture industry that it is possible to look after the…

16/05/2018
Richie Cosgrove

Illegal dumps – another regional council failure

Fish & Game is calling for an urgent nationwide audit of illegal rural dumps following a report revealing thousands of farmers may be breaking the law by burning or burying…

12/02/2018
Richie Cosgrove

Kiwis say polluters should pay – no exceptions

More than 70 percent of New Zealanders say commercial businesses should pay for the impact they have on the environment.

25/01/2018
Richie Cosgrove

Water Pollution Remains Major Concern For New Zealanders

Pollution of our rivers and lakes is one of New Zealanders’ top two concerns, according to public opinion poll results.

7/01/2018
Richie Cosgrove

Snake Creek restoration project begins

North Canterbury Fish & Game Officer Emily Arthur-Moore is leading a joint project with The Water & Wildlife Habitat Trust to restore an important tributary of the Selwyn River in…