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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 7 December 2023

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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

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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

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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.

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Environment Canterbury Media Statements Misleading

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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

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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...

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Dame Lynda Topp behind new Fish & Game campaign encouraging Kiwis to take up angling and hunting

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Fish & Game New Zealand has launched a public awareness campaign to hook New Zealanders on the experience of freshwater fishing and hunting.

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Restock, Restore, Reconnect: Cyclone Gabrielle Promotion

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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

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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

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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.

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Weekly Fishing report For Central South Island and North Canterbury

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The Tekapo / Takapō Canal was the top spot to be on Labour Weekend.

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Stars Align For Anglers This Long Weekend

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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

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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...

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Research targets economic impact of famed hydro canal sports fishery

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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

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"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

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Kiwis will be casting off across the country this weekend with the opening of the new fishing season on Sunday morning.

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Anglers disappointed at closure of popular Bay of Plenty fishing lake

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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

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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

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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:

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Trout Festival Reels in the Anglers

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Over 500 anglers celebrated the upcoming fishing season with the 2023 NZ Trout Festival in Christchurch at the weekend.

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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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