by Shannon Williams | Sep 5, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Marine protection areas in the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana will almost triple under the new proposed legislation announced by the Government. The Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill includes 19 new marine protection areas, increasing coverage within the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 16, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features
This Father’s Day, gift the father figure in your life something in a box that’s a bit outside of the box. We’ve put together a collection of goodies for some inspiration. Stay warm Treat Dad to the warmth and versatility of wool with this Swanndri Kaituna...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 8, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features
For many Kiwi families, exploring Aotearoa and embracing its nature (even if it’s just for a few hours) is perhaps one of the best ways to encourage kids to unplug from ‘screen life’. Taupō -based dad Chris Bain fully embraces this ethos. In the last issue, we...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 4, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
In this newest issue of Fishing & Outdoors, we take an in-depth look at the Eastern Whio Link – a hunter- and angler-led conservation initiative in Gisborne that’s the first project to be supported by the CarbonZ biodiversity credit scheme. Plus, National...
by Shannon Williams | Aug 3, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing, Hunting
A hunter and angler-led conservation initiative in Gisborne is the first project to be supported by the CarbonZ biodiversity credit scheme. The Eastern Whio Link – a group of hunters, anglers, and farmers dedicated to looking after the endangered whio (blue duck)...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 3, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
The stakes are higher this year at Forest & Bird’s annual competition with the conservation organisation seeking the Bird of the Century to mark its 100th-year celebrations. There are 75 bird species in this year’s competition, including five extinct...