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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 7 December 2023
A strong north-westerly is forecast across Otago on Saturday and anglers will need to adapt or look for sheltered areas for the best fishing.
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Fish & Game New Zealand backs action on wake boats in Waikato
Fish & Game New Zealand is welcoming restrictions on wake boats in the Waikato region to prevent the spread of the invasive gold clam.
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Canal angler convicted and fined
Central South Island Fish & Game have successfully prosecuted an angler who flouted the law while fishing at the Pūkaki Canal near Twizel in May 2023.
Environment Canterbury Media Statements Misleading
Environment Canterbury’s (ECan) media comments on progress with the Declaration proceedings before the Environment Court relating to the Rakaia River Water Conservation Order do not provide full context, and readers...
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Corporate Venue Hire
The Hawkes Bay Fish & Game Farm is set on 4 hectares with 2 large ponds stocked with Trout, there are a multitude of opportunities for your next meeting, team...
Dame Lynda Topp behind new Fish & Game campaign encouraging Kiwis to take up angling and hunting
Fish & Game New Zealand has launched a public awareness campaign to hook New Zealanders on the experience of freshwater fishing and hunting.
Restock, Restore, Reconnect: Cyclone Gabrielle Promotion
It's been a pretty rough year for many in Hawkes Bay so we'd like to do a little something to help bring some fun over summer, so we've joined with...
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Fish & Game sets out hunting and fishing manifesto for new Government
Fish & Game New Zealand has outlined a series of priorities for the new Government to consider as part of a hunting and fishing manifesto.
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Manifesto Fish & Game
Our vision is a New Zealand where freshwater habitats and species flourish, where hunting and fishing traditions thrive and all Kiwis enjoy access to sustainable wild fish and game resources.
Weekly Fishing report For Central South Island and North Canterbury
The Tekapo / Takapō Canal was the top spot to be on Labour Weekend.
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Stars Align For Anglers This Long Weekend
Labour Weekend holiday makers are being encouraged to make the most of the fine weather forecast and target some trout after a wet start to the freshwater fishing season.
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Access Point Mapping Project
New Zealand Fish & Game are undertaking a project to develop a new mapping system for regions showing access points to rivers so we would like to take the opportunity...
Research targets economic impact of famed hydro canal sports fishery
A study has been launched to assess the economic impact of one of New Zealand’s most popular sports fisheries.
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Super Sunday Season Opening For Anglers
"It was great to see quite a few families out for the start of the fishing season.
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Thousands of anglers set to converge on rivers and lakes for opening of fishing season
Kiwis will be casting off across the country this weekend with the opening of the new fishing season on Sunday morning.
Anglers disappointed at closure of popular Bay of Plenty fishing lake
The decision to stop access to Lake Ōkataina near Rotorua, due to concerns about the potential spread of the invasive gold clam species, is a blow to anglers on the...
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Potential lake closure due to threat of invasive species concerning
Fish & Game New Zealand is closely monitoring the situation at Lake Okataina near Rotorua amid iwi concerns about the spread of the invasive species gold clam.
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Hawke's Bay River Report
Local Fishing Guide Dave Hern has been out & about around Hawke's Bay scouting out the local river conditions before the new season kicks off. Here's his report:
Trout Festival Reels in the Anglers
Over 500 anglers celebrated the upcoming fishing season with the 2023 NZ Trout Festival in Christchurch at the weekend.
Uncertain future for fishing and hunting under Labour Party’s Wildlife Act review
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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