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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 20 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Dame Lynda Topp behind new Fish & Game campaign encouraging Kiwis to take up angling and hunting

Fish & Game New Zealand has launched a public awareness campaign to hook New Zealanders on the experience of freshwater fishing and hunting.

Posted in National; Posted 27 days ago

Fish & Game sets out hunting and fishing manifesto for new Government

Fish & Game New Zealand has outlined a series of priorities for the new Government to consider as part of a hunting and fishing manifesto.

Posted in Fishing, Hunting, National; Tagged Fishing Hunting Posted 32 days ago

Manifesto Fish & Game

Our vision is a New Zealand where freshwater habitats and species flourish, where hunting and fishing traditions thrive and all Kiwis enjoy access to sustainable wild fish and game resources.

Posted in Fishing, Hunting, Environment, National; Tagged Fishing Hunting Posted 33 days ago

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

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

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.

Posted in National; Tagged Fishing Posted 3 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

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

De-intensify agriculture only way to save high country lakes

The declining state of Canterbury’s high country lakes shown in a new Ministry for the Environment report highlights that intensive agriculture should never have been allowed in these sensitive ecosystems,...

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

Fish & Game calls for support to farm recovery effort

Fish & Game is calling on anglers and hunters to reach out to farmers still cleaning up from the devastation of cyclone events earlier in the year.

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged Conservation Posted 7 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish & Game calls for Water Conservation Orders to be enforced

Fish & Game New Zealand is urging regional councils to step up and protect New Zealand’s rivers and lakes by enforcing Water Conservation Orders (WCOs).

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

Fish & Game scientists research New Zealand’s rivers with electric fishing technology

The effects of barriers to fish passage on native species and trout in Taranaki, and a recovering kōaro and eel population in Nelson/Marlborough are among the insights gained in an...

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

New leadership appointed for the Central South Island Fish and Game Council

The Central South Island Fish & Game Council (CSIFG) announces the appointments of its new Chief Executive, Steve McKnight and Council Chair, Linn Koevoet.

Posted in National; Tagged Conservation Posted 9 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

River guardians back in the water

Fish & Game has launched a diving programme to monitor New Zealand’s trout populations and assess the health of the nation’s waterways.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 9 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Proposed law turns back on Kiwi way of life

People who enjoy the outdoors for recreation, fishing and hunting will lose rights under the Natural and Built Environments Bill.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Conservation Posted 10 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Call to Halt Decline of Wetlands Ahead of World Wetlands Day

New Zealanders are being encouraged to consider creating and preserving wetlands to help halt the decline of these threatened habitats across the country.