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Call for honesty in water debate

Opponents of water quality proposals are being called on to bring honesty and reality to the debate on improving New Zealand’s waterways.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 5 years ago

Voters urged to get out and vote in the ‘swimmable’ election

As voting for the 2017 General Election begins, people are being urged to have their say in what Fish & Game is describing as the ‘swimmable’ election.

Posted in National, Election 2017; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 5 years ago

Government’s new irrigation focus ‘a cynical smokescreen’

Fish & Game is dismissing as “cynical” and “a smokescreen” the government’s claim it is giving the crown’s irrigation company a new environmental focus.

Posted in National, Election 2017; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 5 years ago

Voters urged to take ‘hard look’ at political promises this election

With just over a fortnight until the General Election on September 23, voters are being urged to take a hard look at which political parties will do the most to...

Posted in National, Election 2017; Posted 5 years ago

Political parties speak

Who will you vote for? Fish & Game NZ gave our politicians the chance to outline their policy positions on the issues important to anglers and hunters.

Posted in National; Tagged Conservation Posted 5 years ago

Disappointment at Hawke’s Bay Regional Council opposition to Ngaruroro River Water Conservation Orde

Fish & Game is disappointed the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is opposing a Water Conservation Order to protect the Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers.

Posted in National; Tagged Fishing Conservation Posted 5 years ago

Farming sector urged to back Ngaruroro River Water Conservation Order

The farming sector is being urged to build on its pledge to make all rivers swimmable by backing the application for a Water Conservation Order on Hawke’s Bay’s Ngaruroro and...

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 5 years ago

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 5 years ago

Fish & Game announces new Chief Executive

Fish & Game has appointed Martin Taylor to take over as Chief Executive from the organisation’s long serving head, Bryce Johnson.

Posted in National; Posted 5 years ago

Freshwater reform opponents accused of ‘scaremongering’

Fish & Game has dismissed as “scaremongering” claims that imposing a royalty on commercial use of water will hurt the public.

Posted in National; Posted 5 years ago

Public urged to make submission to protect Hawke’s Bay’s Ngaruroro River

New Zealanders are being urged to make submissions to ensure Hawkes Bay’s Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers are protected by a rarely-issued Water Conservation Order.

Posted in National; Tagged Fishing Posted 5 years ago

North Canterbury Fish & Game joins with Ecan in river monitoring initiative

North Canterbury Fish & Game is joining forces with Environment Canterbury to buy a key device for monitoring the health of the Hurunui River.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fishing Posted 5 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

New headquarters update

North Canterbury Fish & Game's new home at 595 Johns Rd.

Posted in National; Posted 5 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish & Game offers to work with Southland District Council on cycle trail after High Court appeal is

Southland Fish & Game is welcoming the Southland District Council withdrawal of its High Court appeal on the Around the Mountain Cycle Trail, and is offering to work with the...

Posted in National; Tagged Fishing Posted 5 years ago

Police join forces with Fish & Game rangers in ‘safe hunting’ initiative

Fish & Game rangers and Police officers say “safety is the key concern” as they prepare to again join forces to check game bird hunters – especially on Opening Weekend...

Posted in National, Hunting; Posted 5 years ago

Duck hunters urged to take water safety seriously

Duck hunters are being urged to wear life jackets when hunting on waterways this game bird season, with water levels in some parts of the North Island still much higher...

Posted in National, Hunting; Posted 5 years ago

Environment laws undermined in “sneaky backdoor attack”

The government is being accused of a ”sneaky backdoor attack” on one of the core principles of New Zealand’s cornerstone environment laws.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Conservation Posted 5 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish & Game on the hunt for a new Chief Executive

This is for a three year fixed term role located in Wellington with a nationwide influence

Posted in National; Posted 5 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Prime Minister must act on his Chief Scientist’s advice and protect our fresh water

The Prime Minister is being urged to listen to his own science advisor and show strong leadership by protecting New Zealand’s fresh water from unthinking development and exploitation.

Posted in National, Environment; Posted 5 years ago

Long-serving Fish & Game chief executive Bryce Johnson to retire

The long-serving head of Fish & Game New Zealand Bryce Johnson is retiring.

Posted in National; Tagged Conservation Fishing Fresh Water Posted 5 years ago

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