News - By Cosgrove, Richie

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.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 14 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

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...

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 22 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing report For Central South Island and North Canterbury

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

Posted in Fishing, weekly hunting; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 41 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Super Sunday Season Opening For Anglers

"It was great to see quite a few families out for the start of the fishing season.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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...

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Fresh Water Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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

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

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Hunting game bird Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

New Era For Fishing Licences

The freshwater fishing season begins on October 1, and new licences are now on sale.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 4 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Elusive birthplace of Lake Wānaka salmon revealed

A long search for the birthplace of Lake Wānaka salmon has raised hopes to help protect their struggling population.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 4 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Canal angler entangled in his own web of lies

An offender dealt with by Fish & Game was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling $1,900 in the Ashburton District Court for multiple sports fishing offences committed at the...

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 4 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

National Party fishing and hunting policy positive for anglers and hunters and conservation efforts

The National Party’s support for hunting and fishing recognises the valuable contribution anglers and hunters make to the country’s conservation efforts and the importance of trout, salmon and game birds...

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 4 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Government biodiversity policy won’t lead to a better environment

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

Posted in National; Tagged game bird Fresh Water Posted 5 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish & Game New Zealand cautiously welcomes recommended changes to RMA reforms

Recommended changes to the proposed law to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA) are a boost to the future of freshwater fishing and game bird hunting but questions remain over...

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 5 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Post-Covid tourism boost as overseas anglers return to New Zealand

More than 13,500 international anglers took to the water in pursuit of New Zealand’s renowned wild trout during the recent fishing season, according to data from Fish & Game NZ.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 5 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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

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

Posted in Hunting; Tagged Fresh Water game bird Posted 6 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Uncertain future for fishing and hunting under Resource Management Act reforms

The proposed law to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA) heralds a major challenge to the future of freshwater fishing and game bird hunting, says Fish & Game New Zealand.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 6 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Ōhau River Spring Season Ballot to Open on 27 June

Central South Island Fish & Game (CSI) has set up a ballot system (lottery) to control angler numbers at the Ōhau River between lakes Ōhau and Ruataniwha.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 6 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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