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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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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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Bird-lovers’ new passion for fishing just clicks

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Hours spent on rivers pursuing a love of bird watching and wildlife photography has inspired a Mosgiel couple to take up trout fishing.

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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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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 28 September 2023

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Expect most Otago rivers to be still carrying significant colour after record rainfall battered the lower South Island last week.

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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury - 28 September 2023

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2023 Twizel Kids Salmon Fishing Day

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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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Lower North Lowdown Fishing Report - 28 September 2023

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Pictured - The new season opens the door on a hole raft of angling opportunities (Credit: Nick King).

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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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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 22 September 2023

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Picture caption: A highlight from a tough season for Fish & Game officer Hamish Carnachan - a beautifully marked brownie from a small Taranaki stream caught last Autumn (Credit Steve Haslett).

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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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North Canterbury Fish & Game disappointed by Take A Kid Fishing Trust

The decision by the Take A Kid Fishing Trust to cancel their 2023 event has disappointed North Canterbury Fish & Game.

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Commercial Origin Hatchery reared salmon releases

The North Canterbury Fish and Game Council has decided not to permit any more Commercial Origin Hatchery-reared salmon releases into the Groynes Junior Fishing Lakes.

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NZ Trout Festival -16 September 2023

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Back bigger than ever – The 2023 NZ Trout Festival returns on 16 September at the Groynes Reserve and Clearwater Resort, Christchurch.

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New Era For Fishing Licences

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

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Elusive birthplace of Lake Wānaka salmon revealed

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

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