News - By Cosgrove, Richie

Fish & Game supports firearm law reforms

Fish and Game says the just announced changes to firearms legislation is a well considered and ensures public safety.

Posted in National; Posted 4 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island - 21-03-19

After ten years absence, tench have returned to Timaru’s Centennial Park Lake, offering anglers a challenging new fishing opportunity.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 4 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fishing report for the North Canterbury Region Friday 21 March 2019

Hello and welcome to the North Canterbury region fishing report.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 4 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish and Game supports measures to keep New Zealanders safe

Fish and Game says the Christchurch mosque mass killing is a tragedy and it supports an overhaul of firearm laws to ensure the safety of New Zealanders.

Posted in National; Posted 6 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

North Canterbury Fishing Report Thursday 14th March 2019

The last week has been a relatively positive week for salmon anglers in the region.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 11 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island - 14-03-19

From the canals…Fish & Game ranger Allan 'Dizzy' Gillespie fished the canals this week with some luck.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 11 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish and Game staff concerned at the state of Manuherikia River

Fish & Game staff, council and community representatives, have taken a close look at the Manuherikia River.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 12 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

North Canterbury Fishing Report Thursday 7th March 2019

Weather conditions are looking great for High Country anglers this weekend, light winds are forecast both days on the back of a fading Nor-West, with a Sou-West change tonight.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 18 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island - 07-03-19

Sockeye salmon are back in spawning mode in the Mackenzie Basin.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 18 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Angling events 2019

Events including childrens' fishing days are held by Fish & Game across New Zealand to support and encourage fishing participation. See below for current event information.

Posted in Events, Fishing; Posted 20 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing report - North Canterbury 28 Feb 2019

Hello and welcome to the North Canterbury region fishing report. The weather looks good this weekend.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 25 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island - 28-02-19

The weekends weather is looking mint; get out there and do it! there will be some great fishing to be had throughout the region this weekend, although some of our...

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 25 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Duck numbers high through the Central Canterbury region

Duck hunters will have plenty of options when the new game bird season starts on the first Saturday in May, any misses will be probably down to the hunter and...

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 27 days 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 32 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

North Canterbury Fishing Report Friday 21st February 2019

The region has had almost a month of low flows, with the Ashley River drying in the usual reach below Rangiora, and most other rivers at very low levels.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 32 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island - 21-02-19

There is some amazing trout fishing too be had currently, I can tell you that first hand.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 32 days 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 39 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

North Canterbury Fishing Report 14th February 2019

Dear Anglers, At the time of writing (Thursday morning) there is a nor-west front making its way up the West Coast.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 39 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island- 14-07-19

We are due for a southerly front to blast up the country tonight. In terms of rain it looks like the main divide may receive a meaningful rain event and...

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 39 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report 8 Feb 2019

Over the past couple of weeks, we have been spending a fair chunk of our time electric fishing waterways around our region in the search for juvenile salmon and trout.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 46 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

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