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Mystery surrounds potential world record trout catch

Fish and Game is trying to confirm reports of a giant trout – a potential world record – recently caught in the Mackenzie Country hydro canals.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 3 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Ducks by the hundred get ‘blinged up’ for scientific research

Hundreds of Bay of Plenty ducks are helping scientific research into their populations and habits by getting “blinged up” with bright, shiny bands on their legs.

Posted in Hunting; Posted 4 days ago by Grant Dyson

Water pollution is now New Zealanders’ Number One Concern

Pollution of our rivers and lakes is worrying New Zealanders more than any other issue, according to just-released public opinion poll results.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Conservation Posted 19 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

A beginner's guide to catching more trout!

10am, Sunday January 6th, 2019 Stoney Point (Off Spencer Rd) LAKE TARAWERA

Posted in Fishing, Events; Tagged Fishing Posted 30 days ago by Grant Dyson

Catfish confirmed in Lake Rotorua

Catfish have been confirmed in Lake Rotorua in the lead up to Christmas.

Posted in Fishing; Posted 32 days ago by Grant Dyson

Fish & Game: don’t forget to pack a fishing rod

Holidaymakers planning their Christmas break are being reminded to pack a fishing rod in the car, campervan or caravan to target some trout during the holidays.

Posted in Fishing; Posted 33 days ago by Grant Dyson

Creasy's Column for Reel Life December 2018

By Hugh Creasy

Posted in Reel Life; Posted 33 days ago by Grant Dyson

Will Spry Fishing Report for December 2018

Mackenzie Country Report

Posted in Reel Life; Posted 33 days ago by Grant Dyson

David Haynes Column for Reel Life December 2018

THE INVISIBLE KIWI ANGLING PROTOCOL

Posted in Reel Life; Posted 33 days ago by Grant Dyson

Graeme Marshall for Reel Life December 2018

South Canterbury Report

Posted in Reel Life; Posted 33 days ago by Grant Dyson

Holiday Warning – Health Threat Posed By Canterbury Rivers

Scientific testing of popular Canterbury fishing and swimming rivers has produced disturbing findings, including the presence of dangerous disease-causing bacteria and antibiotic resistant E. coli.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 33 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish and Game backs Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment

Fish and Game is supporting the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s call for better ways of assessing and looking after freshwater quality.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 39 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Environmental Disaster Unfolding in Southland and South Otago

Fish and Game is warning that Southland and South Otago are facing another season of environmental damage and animal welfare issues as farmers continue to flout winter crop growing guidelines.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 40 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

‘Jumbo’ trout freed into Lake Rotorua

Anglers have been given the chance to chase some “jumbo-size” trout in Lake Rotorua.

Posted in Fishing; Posted 41 days ago by Grant Dyson

Fish & Game: compensation claims ‘completely false’

Auckland/Waikato Fish & Game has strongly refuted as “completely false” a Waikato Times article’s claim that the organisation has been ordered to pay compensation as the result of a court case.

Posted in National; Posted 41 days ago by Grant Dyson

Second Fonterra sustainability report confirms Industrial dairying is unsustainable

Fish & Game is welcoming Fonterra’s second ever sustainability report in 17 years on its environmental performance, saying it shows the corporate dairy giant is still scrambling to respond to...

Posted in National; Posted 53 days ago by Richie Cosgrove