News - Page 2, Tagged with Fresh Water

Endangered Eels find refuge in hunter-created wetlands

Southland Fish and Game research has revealed just how important hunter-created wetlands are for our native fish species.

Posted in Hunting, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water game bird Posted 21 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Precautionary Closure to Upper Tekapo Canal Trout Fishery

Angler concern over the sustainability of one of the world’s best “trophy” trout fisheries will lead to a precautionary closure during the 2021 winter fishing season.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Fishing Posted 22 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Licence photo competition winner announced

A stunning late afternoon photo of a boy and his uncle fishing has won the inaugural Fish & Game NZ Fishing Licence photo competition.

Posted in National; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 22 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Canal trout research underway

A joint project between Meridian, NIWA and Central South Island Fish & Game is underway on the hydro canals near Twizel.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 24 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Councils unite to turn the tide for sea-run salmon

The most significant change ever to the way sea-run salmon are managed in New Zealand has been proposed, to help rebuild the South Island’s East Coast wild sea-run salmon populations.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 24 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

South Island salmon harvest survey to start

South Island salmon anglers are being asked for their help in the first east coast wide salmon harvest survey.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Water pollution remains a major concern for New Zealanders

Pollution of our rivers and lakes remains one of New Zealanders' top two concerns, according to new public opinion poll results released today by Fish & Game New Zealand.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island - 30-01-2020

On Tuesday this week Hamish Stevens and I flew around the region in a Cessna airplane counting paradise shelduck and black swan.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fresh Water Weekly Fishing Report Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island - 05-12-19

The westerly fronts are on repeat this spring – they usually are.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fresh Water Weekly Fishing Report Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island- 31-10-19

Its exciting times with high-country opening weekend fast approaching on Saturday.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Weekly Fishing Report Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Majority of anglers sticking to the rules

With nearly a month of the new sports fishing season completed the Central South Island Fish & Game Council (CSIFGC) are satisfied with the nearly 99% level of compliance its...

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Fishing Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island- 24-10-19

It is not the greatest forecast for Labour Weekend but there will be windows of opportunity for anyone willing to make it work.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fresh Water Weekly Fishing Report Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fishing report for the North Canterbury Region Friday 25th October 2019

Hello and welcome to the North Canterbury region fishing report.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fresh Water Weekly Fishing Report Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

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...

Posted in Fishing, Environment; Tagged Conservation Fresh Water Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

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...

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

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.

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish and Game staff concerned at the state of Manuherikia River

Fish & Game staff, council and community representatives, have taken a close look at the Manuherikia River.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish and Game welcomes Environment and Water Pollution Tax Proposals

Fish and Game is welcoming recommendations for environment, pollution and water extraction taxes, saying New Zealanders want change now.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

“A great day for outdoor lovers, conservation and the environment” - Fish and Game welcomes the halt

Fish and Game is welcoming the government’s move to end tenure review of the South Island high country, saying the controversial process has cost New Zealanders dearly.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Conservation Fresh Water Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Be Careful Where You Escape From The Heatwave Fish & Game Warns

As New Zealand swelters though this week’s heatwave, people are being warned to be careful where they cool off with nearly 200 rivers, lakes and streams classed as unsafe for...