by Esha Chanda | May 8, 2020 | News
On 7 May, prime minister Jacinda Ardern revealed details for what New Zealand would look like at Alert Level 2. We are still at Alert Level 3 at least until Monday, 11 May when the cabinet will meet to decide the further course of action. So here’s hoping we move to...
by Esha Chanda | Apr 9, 2020 | Features, Fishing, Hunting, News
New Zealand has been in lockdown for just over two weeks. The entire country, barring essential services and workers, has been asked to stay at home and – to reiterate our prime minister’s advice – everyone has been asked to act like they have COVID-19. The same holds...
by Esha Chanda | Nov 14, 2019 | Features, Fishing
We live in a world of plastic: shopping bags, bottles, kitchenware, takeaway coffee cups. And much of this is steadily making its way into our marine environment. You do not have to look too far to see the effects. The beautiful beaches and the deep pristine New...
by Esha Chanda | Sep 9, 2019 | Features, Fishing
While the whitebating season is well and truly underway, there seems to be a question looming over keen whitebaiters: will the cherished Kiwi tradition see a ban in the near future? Earlier in August, National’s Conservation spokesperson Sarah Dowie said the popular...
by Esha Chanda | Sep 4, 2019 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
August was a pivotal month for New Zealand—for the government, for the conservationists, and for those whose business and livelihood may come to an abrupt end. News, social media posts, and even conversations at workplace were around the Hector’s and Māui dolphin...
