Fishing Licence Info
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General Fishing Licence Info
There are ten different types of licence on offer. Please read the short summaries and the chart below to pick...
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Non-Resident Licences
If you’re a visitor from overseas, you must buy a Non-Resident Licence (NRL). "Non-resident" means a person who, on October 1,...
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Backcountry Licence
Please read the following information and click the link below to apply for your Backcountry Licence Endorsement. To fish a designated...
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Controlled Fishery Licences
The aim of a Controlled Fishery is to manage angling pressure to preserve a high quality angling and wilderness experience. A...
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Species Requiring a Licence
The following is a list of species you need a Fish & Game licence to fish or hunt in New...
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Fishing Licence Agents
Each region has a list of local Licence Agents, click on "New Zealand" at the top right to access the...
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Licence Profile Update Request
Have you changed your address/phone number/email recently and would like to update your information on the licencing database? You should...
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