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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.
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.
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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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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Key trout spawning streams identified in lower Clutha River/Mata-au
Crucial spawning tributaries have been identified in the lower Clutha River/Mata-au catchment after a four-year research project collecting and analysing brown trout.
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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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Post-Covid tourism boost as overseas anglers return to New Zealand
More than 13,500 international anglers took to the water in pursuit of New Zealand’s renowned wild trout during the recent fishing season, according to data from Fish & Game NZ.
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Time running out for Kiwis to apply for financial help to support wetlands
New Zealanders are being urged to apply for funding to support wetlands on their properties.
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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.
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Repeat offender angler pleads guilty to four charges.
A repeat offender dealt with by Fish & Game was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling $3,530 in the Timaru District Court for multiple sports fishing offences committed at...
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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).
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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...
Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for March 30 2023
CSI Fish & Game Ranger Hamish Stevens was on duty at the canals on Wednesday, undertaking licence and compliance checks and our Canal Angler Survey.
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...
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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.
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