News - Tagged with Fresh Water

‘Significantly’ More Work Needed To Remedy Environment Woes – Fish & Game

Fish & Game says the latest stocktake of the New Zealand environment points to significantly more work being required to improve water quality and reverse wetland loss.

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 35 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Every Wetland Counts

Eleven organisations call for doubling wetland extent by 2050

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

Positives found in High Court loss on Lindis

Otago Fish and Game Council is considering the implications of a judgement from the High Court where its appeal against the Lindis River Environment Court decision was not upheld.

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

Fish & Game Supports Calls for Forestry Re-Focus

Fish & Game NZ is supporting calls for an urgent rethink on the rapid proliferation of exotic forests currently being supported by central government, and instead, refocus on native plantings...

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

2021 Fish & Game Election Results

Anglers and hunters across New Zealand have had their say, and the results are now in for the 2021 Fish & Game Election.

Posted in National, Council; Tagged Fresh Water Council Meeting Posted 7 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Anglers hit the water in numbers for Opening Day

Thousands of anglers across the country headed out before dawn this morning to start the 2021/22 sports fishing season.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 8 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Hawke's Bay Fish & Game's trout fishing season newsletter

Click here to download the latest issue of Hawke's Bay Fish & Game's trout fishing season newsletter.

Posted in Fishing, Events; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 8 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

New rules introduced to protect sea-run salmon fishery

To help save New Zealand’s wild Chinook salmon species, a ground-breaking change to freshwater fishing regulations will introduce a season bag for sea-run salmon in the 2021/22 fishing season, in...

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Fishing Posted 10 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Nutrients In Rivers - How Much Is Too Much?

Top New Zealand freshwater scientists have answered the question of how much nutrients should be permitted in our rivers to maintain ecosystem health.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 11 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Huge Boost for Wetland Restoration

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Council Meeting game bird Posted 17 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Endangered Eels find refuge in hunter-created wetlands

Southland Fish and Game research has revealed just how important hunter-created wetlands are for our native fish species.

Posted in Hunting, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water game bird Posted 21 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Precautionary Closure to Upper Tekapo Canal Trout Fishery

Angler concern over the sustainability of one of the world’s best “trophy” trout fisheries will lead to a precautionary closure during the 2021 winter fishing season.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Fishing Posted 22 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Licence photo competition winner announced

A stunning late afternoon photo of a boy and his uncle fishing has won the inaugural Fish & Game NZ Fishing Licence photo competition.

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

South Island salmon harvest survey to start

South Island salmon anglers are being asked for their help in the first east coast wide salmon harvest survey.

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

Water pollution remains a major concern for New Zealanders

Pollution of our rivers and lakes remains one of New Zealanders' top two concerns, according to new public opinion poll results released today by Fish & Game New Zealand.

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

New Zealanders deserve fresh, clean water - Govt needs to deliver

Today's Government announcement has the potential to fix New Zealand's freshwater pollution crisis - but only if the right options are selected, Fish & Game New Zealand Chief Executive Martin...

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish & Game New Zealand welcomes the Government’s Tourism Strategy

Fish & Game New Zealand welcomes the Government’s New Zealand-Aotearoa Government Tourism Strategy, which sets out a plan to better manage the challenges of growth on the environment.

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish and Game welcomes Environment and Water Pollution Tax Proposals

Fish and Game is welcoming recommendations for environment, pollution and water extraction taxes, saying New Zealanders want change now.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

“A great day for outdoor lovers, conservation and the environment” - Fish and Game welcomes the halt

Fish and Game is welcoming the government’s move to end tenure review of the South Island high country, saying the controversial process has cost New Zealanders dearly.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Conservation Fresh Water Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Be Careful Where You Escape From The Heatwave Fish & Game Warns

As New Zealand swelters though this week’s heatwave, people are being warned to be careful where they cool off with nearly 200 rivers, lakes and streams classed as unsafe for...