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Sockeye salmon create autumn spectacle

The Mackenzie Country has a new autumn tourist attraction, with a spectacular run of sockeye salmon heading up the region’s rivers to spawn.

Posted in Fishing; Posted 25 hours ago by Grant Dyson

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 6 days 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 6 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Wellington Weekly Report 21st March 2019

Welcome to our abridged fishing report for this week.

Posted in Weekly Report, Fishing; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 6 days ago by Wellington

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 8 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Game bird hunters ‘first step’ towards promising new season

Keen game bird hunters will soon take the first step towards bagging some wild game when the new hunting season opens - with game bird hunting licences for the 2019...

Posted in Hunting, Events; Tagged game bird Posted 13 days ago by Grant Dyson

Wellington Weekly Report 14th March 2019

Good fishing conditions will last right through until late Saturday evening before a weak front arrives.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 13 days ago by Wellington

Wellington Weekly Report 7th March 2019

Welcome to our abridged fishing report for this week.

Posted in Weekly Report, Fishing; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 20 days ago by Wellington

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 22 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Wellington Weekly Report 28th February 2019

We've got beautiful fishing conditions forecast right through the Wellington Fish & Game region this weekend.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 27 days ago by Wellington

Fish & Game mount ‘active checks’ on areas including stream mouths

Eastern Region Fish & Game staff have been “actively checking” the anglers congregating at local stream mouths, especially on Lake Rotorua.

Posted in Fishing; Posted 29 days ago by Grant Dyson

Will Spry Fishing Report for Reel Life February 2019

Mackenzie Country Report

Posted in Reel Life; Tagged Fishing Posted 29 days ago by Grant Dyson

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 34 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Wellington Weekly Report 4 October 2017

With rain forecast tomorrow and through Saturday and Sunday fishing is going to be a bit of a lottery this weekend!

Posted in Weekly Report, Fishing; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 34 days ago by Wellington

Hunting Stand Ballots

Applications are invited from gamebird hunters for a very limited number of hunting stands at Lake Wairarapa, and Pukepuke Lagoon (Himitangi).

Posted in Hunting; Posted 37 days ago by Default Admin

“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 41 days ago by Richie Cosgrove