News - Tagged with Conservation

Takitakitoa wetland impresses trustees

“The best bang for your buck” is how Game Bird Habitat Trust Chairperson Andy Tannock described Takitakitoa Wetland on Saturday morning.

Posted in National; Tagged Conservation game bird stamp Posted 7 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Precautionary Closure to Upper Tekapo Canal Trout Fishery

Angler concern over the sustainability of one of the world’s best “trophy” trout fisheries will lead to a precautionary closure during the 2021 winter fishing season.

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

Mallards explore the South Pacific

Two intrepid New Zealand mallard ducks have turned up on the small New Caledonian island of Lifou.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Conservation Posted 13 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Canterbury Anglers call to action

The Central South Island Fish and Game Council and the North Canterbury Fish and Game Council both wish to alert you to a policy proposed by Environment Canterbury that threatens...

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

New Zealanders deserve fresh, clean water - Govt needs to deliver

Today's Government announcement has the potential to fix New Zealand's freshwater pollution crisis - but only if the right options are selected, Fish & Game New Zealand Chief Executive Martin...

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 20 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 2 years 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 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

“The wait is over” Fish & Game welcomes Government’s plan to improve water quality

Fish and Game is welcoming the government’s just announced plan to tackle water quality, saying such action is well overdue.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 3 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

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

Fonterra confirms industrial dairying now unsustainable

Fish & Game is welcoming Fonterra’s first ever sustainability report in 16 years on its environmental performance, saying it shows the corporate dairy giant is scrambling to respond to public...

Posted in National; Tagged 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 salutes outgoing Parliamentary Commissioner for Environment

Fish & Game New Zealand is paying tribute to outgoing Parliamentary Commission for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, saying her time in the role has benefitted all New Zealanders.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 4 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Rethink needed on waterway fencing requirements

New research on keeping stock out of rivers and streams requires an urgent and radical rethink of the current national riparian fencing strategy, according to Fish & Game.

Posted in National; Tagged Conservation Posted 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

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 4 years ago

F&G Criticises Overseas Investment Office Hunter Valley Decision as ‘Extraordinary’

The Otago Fish and Game Council is critical of the Overseas Investment Office decision on the sale of the Hunter Valley Station to a foreign buyer, describing it as “extraordinary”...

Posted in Environment, National, Hunting; Tagged Conservation Posted 4 years ago

We're Waiting Too Long for Clean Water

The government is being criticised for not being ambitious enough in its just-announced plan to improve water quality in the country’s rivers, lakes and streams.

Posted in Environment; Tagged Conservation Fresh Water Posted 4 years ago

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