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2021 Fish & Game Election Results
Anglers and hunters across New Zealand have had their say, and the results are now in for the 2021 Fish & Game Election.
Anglers hit the water in numbers for Opening Day
Thousands of anglers across the country headed out before dawn this morning to start the 2021/22 sports fishing season.
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Candidates confirmed for the 2021 Fish & Game elections
Anglers and hunters throughout New Zealand need to check they are enrolled to vote now that candidates in the 2021 Fish & Game elections were confirmed today.
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A call for candidates to contest the Fish & Game elections is now open
Have you got governance skills you could apply to the Fish & Game organisation.
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Opening dates change for lakes Rotoiti, Okataina and Tarawera
The traditional opening dates for lakes Rotoiti, Okataina and Tarawera are set to change for the new season.
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New rules introduced to protect sea-run salmon fishery
To help save New Zealand’s wild Chinook salmon species, a ground-breaking change to freshwater fishing regulations will introduce a season bag for sea-run salmon in the 2021/22 fishing season, in...
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Children's chance to catch a rainbow trout!
Children's fishing events will not be held until the area goes down to Covid Level 1 or lower.
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Nutrients In Rivers - How Much Is Too Much?
Top New Zealand freshwater scientists have answered the question of how much nutrients should be permitted in our rivers to maintain ecosystem health.
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Q&A on the implementation of the Ministerial Review of Fish & Game
Below are some commonly asked questions and their answers about the implementation of the Ministerial Review of Fish & Game.
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Quacker of a morning greets duck hunters
The weather conditions were in the duck's favour as the sun rose on the 2021 game bird season around the country.
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Notice of Ramp Closures in the Eastern Region
The Hamurana boat ramp, Lake Rotorua will be closed for works for about three weeks from the 10th of May.
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Only one day to go till the 2021 game bird season
Around 45,000 kiwis will be counting down the hours on Friday to the start of the 2021 duck hunting season on Saturday.
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Weekly Fishing Report for North Canterbury 15 April 2021
The traditional fishing season is all but finished now and with rain forecast for much of the region Friday night, rivers are likely to become dis-coloured for a few days.
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Balloted Wetlands Gate Restrictions 2021 Hunting Season
Hunters entering the below and other Fish & Game managed wetlands require both a game bird hunting licence and a hunting permit issued by Fish & Game/ DOC.
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Aquatic Weed Spraying - Rotorua and Waikato Hydro lakes
7th April 2021. Mercury Energy have advised of a weed spraying programme commencing 12th April 2021 or as soon after the weather allows in the following Waikato hydro lakes; Aratiatia...
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Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island - 18-03-2021
The weather forecast is looking great for fishing this weekend with sunshine or high cloud, mild temperatures and light winds.
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Weekly Fishing Report North Canterbury 18 March 2021
The weather looks great for fishing throughout the region this weekend and into next week.
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Hugh Creasy Column March 2021
Change is coming, chill winds from the south sweep through the forests.
Pioneer Energy to Lower Lake Aniwhenua
Pioneer Energy Ltd on behalf of Southern Generation LimitedPartnership have advised that the water level of LakeAniwhenua will be lowered by up to two metres below itsnormal minimum operating level...
Waewaetutuki – Junior Hunt Opportunity
As promoted in the special edition Fish & Game magazine, Eastern Region are offering junior licence holders the chance to go into a draw to win one of eight slots...
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