News - Tagged with Conservation

New leadership appointed for the Central South Island Fish and Game Council

The Central South Island Fish & Game Council (CSIFG) announces the appointments of its new Chief Executive, Steve McKnight and Council Chair, Linn Koevoet.

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

Regional council must act on deadly botulism outbreaks

An outbreak of avian botulism in Waikato’s Whangamarino wetland that has killed thousands of waterfowl including some rare indigenous species is yet another wake-up call for urgent action, says Fish...

Posted in Hunting, Environment; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 9 days 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 26 days 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 52 days 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 55 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Otago Fish & Game appoints Cromwell-based operations manager

An avid game bird hunter with 30 years’ experience in conversation projects has been appointed as Otago Fish and Game Council operations manager based in Cromwell.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fishing Conservation Hunting Posted 5 months ago by Bruce Quirey

Love of rivers at heart of new scholarship

A new scholarship honouring the life and work of Associate Professor of Zoology Donald Scott has been established by the Otago Fish and Game Council, the Clutha Fisheries Trust and...

Posted in Environment, Council, Fishing; Tagged Conservation Fishing Fresh Water Posted 5 months ago by Bruce Quirey

Southern chill on national shoveler count

A polar blast in Otago struck the annual New Zealand shoveler duck/kuruwhengi survey this month.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged Hunting Conservation game bird Posted 8 months ago by Bruce Quirey

Health check for Lake Wanaka

Otago Fish & Game will monitor the health of Lake Wānaka after trout went off the bite for many anglers in the 2021-2022 fishing season.

Posted in Fishing, Environment; Tagged Fishing Conservation Fresh Water Posted 8 months ago by Bruce Quirey

Corina Jordan lands ‘dream’ role as Fish & Game NZ chief executive

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

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 10 months ago by Bruce Quirey

Every Wetland Counts

Eleven organisations call for doubling wetland extent by 2050

Posted in National; Tagged Conservation Fresh Water Posted 14 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Manchurian wild rice could trick you

Duck hunting gets you out along the waterways and in among some of the plants that like wet feet.

Posted in Hunting, Environment; Tagged game bird Conservation Posted 14 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 16 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Major fish kill in Silverstream near Dunedin

Posted in National; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Conservation Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

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 3 years 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 3 years 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 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Otago Fish & Game support Minister Parker's directives to Otago Regional Council

The Otago Fish and Game Council supports Environment Minister David Parker’s decision, especially his directive that Mining Rights won't be extended beyond the 2021 deadline provided in the RMA.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 3 years 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 4 years 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 4 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

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