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Canterbury water testing alarming

Fish & Game are concerned that Environment Canterbury’s latest groundwater survey shows ninety-five per cent of Canterbury’s monitored wells have nitrate levels worse or no better than those ten years ago.

Posted in Environment, National; Posted 16 months ago by Brian Anderton

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 19 months 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 19 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Protecting New Zealand’s Threatened Wetlands on World Wetlands Day

The public is being encouraged to buy a specially commissioned wildlife habitat stamp to mark World Wetlands Day, with funds raised from sales being used to protect New Zealand’s fast-disappearing...

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged game bird stamp Posted 20 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Hunters Score Conservation Win With Marlborough Wetland Restoration

The contribution hunters have made to saving and restoring Marlborough’s largest surviving lowland freshwater wetland is being highlighted to mark 2019 World Wetlands Day.

Posted in Hunting, Environment; Tagged game bird Posted 20 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Be Careful Where You Escape From The Heatwave Fish & Game Warns

As New Zealand swelters though this week’s heatwave, people are being warned to be careful where they cool off with nearly 200 rivers, lakes and streams classed as unsafe for...

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 20 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Water pollution is now New Zealanders’ Number One Concern

Pollution of our rivers and lakes is worrying New Zealanders more than any other issue, according to just-released public opinion poll results.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Conservation Posted 21 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Holiday Warning – Health Threat Posed By Canterbury Rivers

Scientific testing of popular Canterbury fishing and swimming rivers has produced disturbing findings, including the presence of dangerous disease-causing bacteria and antibiotic resistant E. coli.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 21 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish and Game backs Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment

Fish and Game is supporting the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s call for better ways of assessing and looking after freshwater quality.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 22 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Leeston School pitch to clean up stream

Nearly 70 Leeston School students were put to work last week helping to restore a stream in the Selwyn.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Fishing Posted 22 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Environmental Disaster Unfolding in Southland and South Otago

Fish and Game is warning that Southland and South Otago are facing another season of environmental damage and animal welfare issues as farmers continue to flout winter crop growing guidelines.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 22 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

“A Good Start’ - Government’s New Tourism Levy Welcomed

Fish and Game is backing the government’s proposed levy on overseas visitors, saying it is a good start to tackling the growing pressure on New Zealand’s back country.

Posted in National, Environment; Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Budget’s Environmental Commitments Welcome

Fish and Game is welcoming the budget, saying it signals a solid intention to turn around years of environmental degradation.

Posted in Environment, National; Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

“Well done” – Fish & Game congratulates farm environment award winners

Fish & Game is congratulating the winners of recent farming awards, saying they are leading the way in showing the agriculture industry that it is possible to look after the...

Posted in National, Environment; Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Illegal dumps – another regional council failure

Fish & Game is calling for an urgent nationwide audit of illegal rural dumps following a report revealing thousands of farmers may be breaking the law by burning or burying...

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged Conservation Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Kiwis say polluters should pay – no exceptions

More than 70 percent of New Zealanders say commercial businesses should pay for the impact they have on the environment.

Posted in Environment, National; Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Water Pollution Remains Major Concern For New Zealanders

Pollution of our rivers and lakes is one of New Zealanders’ top two concerns, according to public opinion poll results.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Snake Creek restoration project begins

North Canterbury Fish & Game Officer Emily Arthur-Moore is leading a joint project with The Water & Wildlife Habitat Trust to restore an important tributary of the Selwyn River in Canterbury.

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged Conservation Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish & Game welcomes new government as win for environment

Fish & Game is welcoming the formation of the new government, saying it is a win for the environment.

Posted in National, Environment; Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish & Game salutes farming pledge to make rivers swimmable

Fish & Game has applauded the pledge by Federated Farmers to make all New Zealand rivers swimmable.

Posted in Environment, National; Posted 3 years ago

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