Richie Cosgrove
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Canal angler convicted and fined
Central South Island Fish & Game have successfully prosecuted an angler who flouted the law while fishing at the Pūkaki Canal near Twizel in May 2023.
Environment Canterbury Media Statements Misleading
Environment Canterbury’s (ECan) media comments on progress with the Declaration proceedings before the Environment Court relating to the Rakaia River Water Conservation Order do not provide full context, and readers...
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Weekly Fishing report For Central South Island and North Canterbury
The Tekapo / Takapō Canal was the top spot to be on Labour Weekend.
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Super Sunday Season Opening For Anglers
"It was great to see quite a few families out for the start of the fishing season.
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Thousands of anglers set to converge on rivers and lakes for opening of fishing season
Kiwis will be casting off across the country this weekend with the opening of the new fishing season on Sunday morning.
Agreement aims to maintain and enhance New Zealand’s popular and iconic sports fisheries
Central South Island Fish and Game (CSIFG) and Meridian Energy continue to work together as custodians of New Zealand’s most popular freshwater angling catchment.
Anglers disappointed at closure of popular Bay of Plenty fishing lake
The decision to stop access to Lake Ōkataina near Rotorua, due to concerns about the potential spread of the invasive gold clam species, is a blow to anglers on the...
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Potential lake closure due to threat of invasive species concerning
Fish & Game New Zealand is closely monitoring the situation at Lake Okataina near Rotorua amid iwi concerns about the spread of the invasive species gold clam.
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Trout Festival Reels in the Anglers
Over 500 anglers celebrated the upcoming fishing season with the 2023 NZ Trout Festival in Christchurch at the weekend.
Uncertain future for fishing and hunting under Labour Party’s Wildlife Act review
The proposed scrapping and replacement of the Wildlife Act signals an uncertain future for Fish & Game New Zealand and freshwater fishing and game bird hunting.
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.
NZ Trout Festival -16 September 2023
Back bigger than ever – The 2023 NZ Trout Festival returns on 16 September at the Groynes Reserve and Clearwater Resort, Christchurch.
New Era For Fishing Licences
The freshwater fishing season begins on October 1, and new licences are now on sale.
Elusive birthplace of Lake Wānaka salmon revealed
A long search for the birthplace of Lake Wānaka salmon has raised hopes to help protect their struggling population.
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Canal angler entangled in his own web of lies
An offender dealt with by Fish & Game was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling $1,900 in the Ashburton District Court for multiple sports fishing offences committed at the...
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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...
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.
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Ōhau River Spring Season Ballot is Open for Entries
Central South Island Fish & Game (CSI) has established a ballot system (lottery) to control angler numbers at the Ōhau River between lakes Ōhau and Ruataniwha.
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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...
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