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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 12 days 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 58 days 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 7 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 8 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.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Conservation Posted 8 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Conservation Week is an opportunity to applaud the "massive" environmental effort by anglers and hun

Conservation Week (September 5-11) is an opportunity to applaud the "massive" environmental effort invested by anglers and hunters throughout the country, says Fish & Game NZ.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 13 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Corina Jordan lands ‘dream’ role as New Zealand Fish and Game Council chief executive

New Zealand Fish and Game Council has appointed Corina Jordan to the position of chief executive.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 16 months ago by Bruce Quirey

‘Significantly’ More Work Needed To Remedy Environment Woes – Fish & Game

Fish & Game says the latest stocktake of the New Zealand environment points to significantly more work being required to improve water quality and reverse wetland loss.

Posted in National, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 18 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Every Wetland Counts

Eleven organisations call for doubling wetland extent by 2050

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

Positives found in High Court loss on Lindis

Otago Fish and Game Council is considering the implications of a judgement from the High Court where its appeal against the Lindis River Environment Court decision was not upheld.

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

Fish & Game Supports Calls for Forestry Re-Focus

Fish & Game NZ is supporting calls for an urgent rethink on the rapid proliferation of exotic forests currently being supported by central government, and instead, refocus on native plantings...

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

Update on the Fish & Game Review

The advice from Fish & Game in its submission on the Review to the Minister was that any changes to Fish & Game's regional structure should require further study.

Posted in National; Posted 23 months ago by Review Implementation Steering Group

2021 Fish & Game Election Results

Anglers and hunters across New Zealand have had their say, and the results are now in for the 2021 Fish & Game Election.

Posted in National, Council; Tagged Fresh Water Council Meeting Posted 24 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Candidates confirmed for the 2021 Fish & Game elections

Anglers and hunters throughout New Zealand need to check they are enrolled to vote now that candidates in the 2021 Fish & Game elections were confirmed today.

Posted in National; Tagged Council Meeting Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

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