News - By Cosgrove, Richie

Regional council must act on deadly botulism outbreaks

An outbreak of avian botulism in Waikato’s Whangamarino wetland that has killed thousands of waterfowl including some rare indigenous species is yet another wake-up call for urgent action, says Fish...

Posted in Hunting, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 7 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

River guardians back in the water

Fish & Game has launched a diving programme to monitor New Zealand’s trout populations and assess the health of the nation’s waterways.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 25 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Proposed law turns back on Kiwi way of life

People who enjoy the outdoors for recreation, fishing and hunting will lose rights under the Natural and Built Environments Bill.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Conservation Posted 51 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Game bird habitat stamp winner for 2023 Announced

A photo of a Californian quail strutting along a fence line is the image that will adorn the 2023 Game Bird Habitat Stamp.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 52 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Call to Halt Decline of Wetlands Ahead of World Wetlands Day

New Zealanders are being encouraged to consider creating and preserving wetlands to help halt the decline of these threatened habitats across the country.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Conservation Posted 54 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

New Years Week Fishing Report of Central South Island and North Canterbury

When it comes to summertime fly fishing, anglers dream of sight-fishing for rising trout.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

WEEKLY FISHING REPORT FOR CENTRAL SOUTH ISLAND & NORTH CANTERBURY

With the rainbow trout spawning season coming to an end in the CSI Region, our high-country waters and other sensitive fisheries are opening for fishing on Saturday, 5th November,...

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Fishing Posted 5 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Anglers Out in Force for Start of the Season

Fish & Game NZ is expecting a "massive" turn-out of anglers this weekend for the opening of the new freshwater fishing season which kicks off Saturday, October 1.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 6 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Celebration of Women in Angling This Saturday

This is the third year the event has been held. It is growing globally as women from around the world and here in Aotearoa New Zealand, appreciate the multitude of...

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 7 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Conservation Week is an opportunity to applaud the "massive" environmental effort by anglers and hun

Conservation Week (September 5-11) is an opportunity to applaud the "massive" environmental effort invested by anglers and hunters throughout the country, says Fish & Game NZ.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 7 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Salmonid Ecology Scholarship launched

A scholarship for a PhD student undertaking research into the ecology, conservation and management of trout and trout fisheries has been set up in the name of the late...

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Fishing Posted 7 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Research project reaches 20-pound milestone

Angler Scott Miller landed a huge 20-pound (9kg) brown trout in the Tekapo Canal in April 2022, catching the attention of Central South Island Fish & Game.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 10 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Stunning weather greeted around 50,000 game bird hunters around the country this morning.

While the sunshine and light winds across the country might have been in the duck's favour, it didn't stop hunters from celebrating the traditional first Saturday in May, the Opening...

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 11 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

‘Significantly’ More Work Needed To Remedy Environment Woes – Fish & Game

Fish & Game says the latest stocktake of the New Zealand environment points to significantly more work being required to improve water quality and reverse wetland loss.

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 12 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Police call for submissions on new rules for Clubs and Ranges

The New Zealand Police are calling for submissions on how gun clubs and ranges operate.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 12 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

ALERT: Te Reinga Bridge Closure (Ruakituri River)

The Te Reinga Bridge on the Ruakituri River is Closed to all passage (pedestrians and vehicles) until further notice following damage to the structural support.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 12 months ago by Richie Cosgrove