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

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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.

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Red tape and regulations ‘bogging down’ wetland conservation gains - Fish & Game

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Current regulations are not working to maintain existing wetland areas and are hindering the creation of new wetlands, says Fish & Game New Zealand.

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Government biodiversity policy won’t lead to a better environment

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A new Government policy aimed at protecting New Zealand’s natural environment is complex and contradictory.

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Time running out for Kiwis to apply for financial help to support wetlands

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New Zealanders are being urged to apply for funding to support wetlands on their properties.

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Game Bird Hunting Opening Weekend

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More than 65,000 New Zealanders are believed to have turned out for the opening morning of the game bird season with low cloud, a bit of wind, and in some...

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Junior Hunt Opportunity – Waewaetutuki

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Want to take your son or daughter, or the neighbour’s kid, to a great wetland to hunt ducks? Let us know!

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Aniwhenua Levels Lowered

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Pioneer Energy Ltd on behalf of Southern Generation Limited Partnership have advise that the water level of Lake Aniwhenua will be lowered by up to two metres below its normal...

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Await, Kaituna Access Delayed Due to Weather

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FOR AWAITI & KAITUNA WMR’S ONLY

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Game bird habitat stamp winner for 2023 Announced

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

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Secrets for Setting Decoys

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Waterfowlers, watch this video for tips on how to set decoys for successful hunting.

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

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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...

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Police call for submissions on new rules for Clubs and Ranges

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

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Game bird habitat stamp winner for 2022 announced

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A photo of a pheasant gliding into land by Tauranga’s Jeanette Nee is the image that will adorn the 2022 Game Bird Habitat Stamp.

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Manchurian wild rice could trick you

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Duck hunting gets you out along the waterways and in among some of the plants that like wet feet.

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Quacker of a morning greets duck hunters

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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

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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

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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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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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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...

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Waewaetutuki – Junior Hunt Opportunity

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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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