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Political parties speak

Who will you vote for? Fish & Game NZ gave our politicians the chance to outline their policy positions on the issues important to anglers and hunters.

  • 29/08/2017
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2017 Otago Take-a-kid-fishing Days

Stop texting – let’s go fishing! Sorry registrations are now full Otago Fish & Game Council is running two FREE TAKF days at the Southern Reservoir Dunedin on Sunday 24 and Saturday 30 September 2017.…

  • Otago
  • 25/08/2017
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Disappointment at Hawke’s Bay Regional Council opposition to Ngaruroro River Water Conservation Order

Fish & Game is disappointed the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is opposing a Water Conservation Order to protect the Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers.

  • 24/08/2017
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Farming sector urged to back Ngaruroro River Water Conservation Order

The farming sector is being urged to build on its pledge to make all rivers swimmable by backing the application for a Water Conservation Order on Hawke’s Bay’s Ngaruroro and…

  • 23/08/2017
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Fish & Game announces new Chief Executive

Fish & Game has appointed Martin Taylor to take over as Chief Executive from the organisation’s long serving head, Bryce Johnson.

  • 18/08/2017
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Time is running out to make a submission to protect Hawke’s Bay’s Ngaruroro River

The clock is ticking for New Zealanders wanting to ensure Hawkes Bay’s Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers are protected by a rarely-issued Water Conservation Order.

  • 18/08/2017
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Freshwater reform opponents accused of ‘scaremongering’

Fish & Game has dismissed as “scaremongering” claims that imposing a royalty on commercial use of water will hurt the public.

  • 15/08/2017
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Public urged to make submission to protect Hawke’s Bay’s Ngaruroro River

New Zealanders are being urged to make submissions to ensure Hawkes Bay’s Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers are protected by a rarely-issued Water Conservation Order.

  • 31/07/2017
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Wakapuaka Pukeko hunt coming up!

The date has been set for the annual pukeko hunt at Wakapuaka.

  • Nelson/Marlborough
  • 26/07/2017
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Take A Kid Fishing Day 2017

This years North Canterbury Take A Kid Fishing Day is being held on October 15 at the The Groynes picnic grounds, off Johns Rd, Belfast, Christchurch starting at 9am.

  • North Canterbury
  • 24/07/2017
  • Richie Cosgrove
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