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Fish & Game New Zealand backs action on wake boats in Waikato

Fish & Game New Zealand is welcoming restrictions on wake boats in the Waikato region to prevent the spread of the invasive gold clam.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Fishing Posted 14 days ago by Maggie Tait

Annual Public Meeting of Eastern Fish & Game region

The Annual Public Meeting of the Eastern Fish & Game Council will be held at our premises, 1130 Paradise Valley Road, Rotorua on Thursday 7th Dec at 3pm. All welcome.

Posted in National; Tagged Council Meeting Posted 14 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Canal angler convicted and fined

Central South Island Fish & Game have successfully prosecuted an angler who flouted the law while fishing at the Pūkaki Canal near Twizel in May 2023.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 15 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Environment Canterbury Media Statements Misleading

Environment Canterbury’s (ECan) media comments on progress with the Declaration proceedings before the Environment Court relating to the Rakaia River Water Conservation Order do not provide full context, and readers...

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

Dame Lynda Topp behind new Fish & Game campaign encouraging Kiwis to take up angling and hunting

Fish & Game New Zealand has launched a public awareness campaign to hook New Zealanders on the experience of freshwater fishing and hunting.

Posted in National; Posted 30 days ago

Fish & Game sets out hunting and fishing manifesto for new Government

Fish & Game New Zealand has outlined a series of priorities for the new Government to consider as part of a hunting and fishing manifesto.

Posted in Fishing, Hunting, National; Tagged Fishing Hunting Posted 35 days ago

Manifesto Fish & Game

Our 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.

Posted in Fishing, Hunting, Environment, National; Tagged Fishing Hunting Posted 36 days ago

Weekly Fishing report For Central South Island and North Canterbury

The Tekapo / Takapō Canal was the top spot to be on Labour Weekend.

Posted in Fishing, weekly hunting; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 42 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Stars Align For Anglers This Long Weekend

Labour Weekend holiday makers are being encouraged to make the most of the fine weather forecast and target some trout after a wet start to the freshwater fishing season.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 50 days ago by Maggie Tait

Research targets economic impact of famed hydro canal sports fishery

A study has been launched to assess the economic impact of one of New Zealand’s most popular sports fisheries.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 2 months ago by Maggie Tait

Super Sunday Season Opening For Anglers

"It was great to see quite a few families out for the start of the fishing season.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Thousands of anglers set to converge on rivers and lakes for opening of fishing season

Kiwis will be casting off across the country this weekend with the opening of the new fishing season on Sunday morning.

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

Anglers disappointed at closure of popular Bay of Plenty fishing lake

The decision to stop access to Lake Ōkataina near Rotorua, due to concerns about the potential spread of the invasive gold clam species, is a blow to anglers on the...

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

Potential lake closure due to threat of invasive species concerning

Fish & Game New Zealand is closely monitoring the situation at Lake Okataina near Rotorua amid iwi concerns about the spread of the invasive species gold clam.

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

Trout Festival Reels in the Anglers

Over 500 anglers celebrated the upcoming fishing season with the 2023 NZ Trout Festival in Christchurch at the weekend.

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

Uncertain future for fishing and hunting under Labour Party’s Wildlife Act review

The proposed scrapping and replacement of the Wildlife Act signals an uncertain future for Fish & Game New Zealand and freshwater fishing and game bird hunting.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Fresh Water Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove