by Shannon Williams | May 29, 2024 | Editor's pick, News
Forest & Bird and the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation have agreed to pause legal proceedings over the management agreement between the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the Foundation over how the wapiti herd is managed. Previously, Forest & Bird requested a...
by Shannon Williams | May 2, 2024 | News
Nelson Police have taken action against five people involved in an incident where a mob of around eight deer were targeted with a vehicle. A stag was struck by the vehicle and subsequently killed by those involved. The deer were hit about 3am on 30 March, while two...
by Shannon Williams | May 2, 2024 | Editor's pick, News
The coalition Government’s Fast-track Approvals Bill aims to speed up approvals and cut consenting costs for regional and national projects of significance. These could include coal mines, fish farms, seabed mining, or wind turbines. The proposed fast-track regime...
by Shannon Williams | Apr 2, 2024 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Neighbours Todd Morris and Scott Clarke, along with local software engineer Jackson Currie, have launched Fishily, which links anglers with boat owners who are keen to make new friends on the water. The idea came about after Todd and Scott chatted at a barbecue about...
by Shannon Williams | Mar 4, 2024 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing, Hunting
In a world where outdoor activities, such as fishing, hunting, and boating are often stereotyped as male-dominated pursuits, Isabell Zitzelsberger, a passionate advocate for breaking gender barriers, decided it was time for a change. In 2012, Isabell and her partner...