Archive: September, 2023

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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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Agreement aims to maintain and enhance New Zealand’s popular and iconic sports fisheries

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Central South Island Fish and Game (CSIFG) and Meridian Energy continue to work together as custodians of New Zealand’s most popular freshwater angling catchment.

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

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

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