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About Hawke's Bay Fish & Game

Fish & Game Hawke's Bay is one of 12 regional Fish & Game Councils across New Zealand.

The Council is responsible for the management of game bird and freshwater fish habitats and populations across the Hawke's Bay region.

For more information phone: (06) 844 2460 or email hawkesbay@fishandgame.org.nz

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Councillors
Each Hawke's Bay Fish & Game Councillor is a voice for anglers and hunters in the region. The councillors who took...

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Council Staff
The contact details for the Hawkes Bay regional staff are below: *Hawke's Bay Region Manager* Chris Newton 06 844 2460 021 274 6119 cnewton@fishandgame.org.nz[mailto:cnewton@fishandgame.org.nz] *Fish...

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Hawke's Bay Region Contact Information
On this page you will find contact information for Fish & Game Hawke's Bay. *Physical Address: *The Game Farm, 22 Burness Road...

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Council Downloads
Licence holders and members of the public are welcome to attend NZ Council meetings. Use the links below to go to...

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Council News & Features
This section contains news related to the New Zealand Fish & Game Council, as well as news on game bird...

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Legislation
Legislation controlling fishing and hunting in New Zealand and Fish & Game councils can be found at www.legislation.govt.nz Specifically view: Conservation Act...

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The Game Farm, 22 Burness Road Greenmeadows, Napier.

Postal address:
PO Box 7345 Taradale, Napier 4141.

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hawkesbay@fishandgame.org.nz

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