News - By Cosgrove, Richie

Illegal fishing method discovered

Fish & Game Rangers have become alerted to an illegal fishing rig being used at the Mackenzie Basin Hydro Canals.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 40 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Salmon crisis prompts rule changes

Faced with continual decline in the sea run salmon fishery, the two Canterbury Fish & Game regions have voted this week to align most of their salmon regulations.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Salmon escape prompts Fish & Game crackdown

Fish & Game Rangers from the Central South Island region are patrolling the Ohau C canal system near Twizel in force after an unexpected escape of over 2,000 salmon this week.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish & Game New Zealand welcomes the Government’s Tourism Strategy

Fish & Game New Zealand welcomes the Government’s New Zealand-Aotearoa Government Tourism Strategy, which sets out a plan to better manage the challenges of growth on the environment.

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

Weekly Fishing Report North Canterbury

Welcome anglers to the final weekly fishing report for the current season.

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

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island - 24-04-19

We have made it to the last weekly report for the season and the last day of the “summer season” is fast approaching on Tuesday the 30th of April.

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

Otago Fish & Game finds mallards ducking for cover

Otago Fish & Game officer Paul van Klink has just completed the annual mallard monitoring flights over coastal and South Otago.

Posted in Hunting; Posted 4 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 6 months 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 months ago by Richie Cosgrove