News
If you would like to sign up to receive the Weekly Fishing report, click here.
DairyNZ reliant on NZIER research
The attempts by DairyNZ CEO, Tim Mackle, to discredit the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) is undermined by ten years of DairyNZ citing NZIER research.
DairyNZ's selective memory in support of polluters
In response to DairyNZ's attempt to dismiss an economic report that highlighted dairy's role in the New Zealand economy is only three per cent of GDP, Fish & Game New...
Read more about 'DairyNZ's selective memory in support of polluters'...
Freshwater plan unlikely to have major impact on Dairy Industry - NZIER report
Fish & Game New Zealand has welcomed the findings of a New Zealand Institute of Economic Research report, which rejects claims the Government’s freshwater proposals will have a significant economic impact.
Read more about 'Freshwater plan unlikely to have major impact on Dairy Industry - NZIER report'...
Fish & Game and Environment Canterbury reach settlement over Bowyers Stream prosecution
Central South Island Fish and Game Council {CSIFGC) has agreed not to continue a prosecution against Environment Canterbury (ECan).
Canterbury Anglers call to action
The Central South Island Fish and Game Council and the North Canterbury Fish and Game Council both wish to alert you to a policy proposed by Environment Canterbury that threatens...
New Zealanders deserve fresh, clean water - Govt needs to deliver
Today's Government announcement has the potential to fix New Zealand's freshwater pollution crisis - but only if the right options are selected, Fish & Game New Zealand Chief Executive Martin...
Read more about 'New Zealanders deserve fresh, clean water - Govt needs to deliver'...
Kiwis expect Govt to deliver strict new water quality rules
Pollution of our rivers and lakes remains a top concern for Kiwis according to public opinion poll results, with two-thirds of people expecting the Government to put rules and regulations...
Read more about 'Kiwis expect Govt to deliver strict new water quality rules'...
Update on the Conservation Indigenous Freshwater Fish Bill
The Conservation (Indigenous Freshwater Fish) Bill has reported back from Parliament's Environment Committee today in a much better shape, which Fish & Game New Zealand can now support.
Read more about 'Update on the Conservation Indigenous Freshwater Fish Bill'...
Govt agriculture climate plan cautiously welcomed
Fish & Game New Zealand notes the announcement today that the Government and the intensive agriculture leadership have reached a ‘historic consensus’ and are exploring using a formal sector-government agreement...
Read more about 'Govt agriculture climate plan cautiously welcomed'...
Both urban and rural users must protect water quality
Fish & Game New Zealand agrees with Federated Farmers Otago President Simon Davies that we all want lakes and rivers to have the highest water quality.
Read more about 'Both urban and rural users must protect water quality'...
Illegal fishing method discovered
Fish & Game Rangers have become alerted to an illegal fishing rig being used at the Mackenzie Basin Hydro Canals.
Stats NZ survey shows water reforms have public support
New data released by Stats NZ shows that freshwater quality is New Zealanders' top environmental concern.
Read more about 'Stats NZ survey shows water reforms have public support'...
Fish & Game welcome intensive agriculture leadership's winter grazing campaign
Fish & Game New Zealand welcomes the pre-emptive media campaign by Beef + Lamb, DairyNZ and Federated Farmers in anticipation of photos of some farmers behaving badly this winter.
Read more about 'Fish & Game welcome intensive agriculture leadership's winter grazing campaign'...
Salmon crisis prompts rule changes
Faced with continual decline in the sea run salmon fishery, the two Canterbury Fish & Game regions have voted this week to align most of their salmon regulations.
Salmon escape prompts Fish & Game crackdown
Fish & Game Rangers from the Central South Island region are patrolling the Ohau C canal system near Twizel in force after an unexpected escape of over 2,000 salmon this week.
Read more about 'Salmon escape prompts Fish & Game crackdown'...
Tough new rules to clean up water welcomed
Fish & Game New Zealand welcome that the Government's plan to halt the decline in water quality and improve rivers, lakes and streams will be announced in August.
Read more about 'Tough new rules to clean up water welcomed'...
Fish & Game welcome Budget 2019 announcements
Fish & Game New Zealand welcome the Budget 2019 announcement of a $229 million Sustainable Land Use package.
Read more about 'Fish & Game welcome Budget 2019 announcements'...
Startling admission from ORC Chair
An admission by Otago Regional Council Chair Stephen Woodhead that they will probably not meet the deadline to implement current freshwater national standards is concerning, Fish & Game New Zealand...
Fish & Game NZ welcome investigation into ORC RMA practices
Fish and Game New Zealand welcomes the decision by Environment Minister David Parker to appoint a formal investigator to assess Otago Regional Council’s performance of their RMA functions in relation...
Read more about 'Fish & Game NZ welcome investigation into ORC RMA practices'...
Fish & Game New Zealand welcomes the Government’s Tourism Strategy
Fish & Game New Zealand welcomes the Government’s New Zealand-Aotearoa Government Tourism Strategy, which sets out a plan to better manage the challenges of growth on the environment.
Read more about 'Fish & Game New Zealand welcomes the Government’s Tourism Strategy'...
Subscribe via RSS
Categories
Archive
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- June 2014
- December 2013
- March 2013
- September 2012
- July 2012