by F&O NEWS DESK | Jan 6, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
A new pilot project to evaluate commercial land-based whitebait farming was launched at the former Ocean Beach Freezing Works in Bluff. The 16-year project is led by Manāki Whitebait and is a result of research into the breeding of all five New Zealand...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jan 4, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
A new pilot project to evaluate commercial land-based whitebait farming was launched at the former Ocean Beach Freezing Works in Bluff. The 16-year project is led by Manāki Whitebait and is a result of research into the breeding of all five New Zealand whitebait...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jan 4, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
NZ Police is reviewing the fees charged for firearms licenses and endorsements. Despite rising costs, firearms licencing fees have remained static since 1999 – other than GST adjustments – and the cost of delivering arms regulatory services has risen substantially...
by Shannon Williams | Dec 28, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features
The number of preventable drownings in 2022 has already surpassed 2021 figures, statistics from Water Safety New Zealand show. There have been 80 preventable drowning fatalities for the year to 9 December 2022, up from 75 for the same time period last year. Compared...
by Tony Orman | Dec 28, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
It’s no news that Kiwis need sun protection. The harmful UV rays can cause severe health problems, and it’s always advisable to wear sunscreen, even on cloudy days, and protective clothing. So, it comes as no surprise that those who love the outdoors are probably the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 1, 2022 | Archive, Editor's pick
This month, we take a closer look at a new workshop aimed at encouraging more women to take up fly fishing. Leigh Johnson, with the help of the Kapiti Fly Fishing Club and Fish & Game, kicked off the Women on the Fly workshop in Wellington last month that saw 28...
