by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 21, 2021 | Archive, Editor's pick
After a brief hiatus, we’re happy to say we’re back in print! More than 9000 copies of this edition will be distributed to 350+ outlets across New Zealand. To kick off our special first back-to-print issue, we’ve teamed up with some of our favourite...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 21, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
Thousands of anglers across the country headed out before dawn on the morning of 1 October to start the 2021/22 sports fishing season. The weather played its part, with fine weather for opening day across most of the country. With COVID-19 restrictions, fishing has...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 21, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features
The Hokianga Harbour in the Far North can get passed over by travellers opting for the glitzier Bay of Islands and Doubtless Bay regions an hour or so up the road, but for those who want to see beautiful water vistas and countryside at a more sedate pace without the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 24, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
The dates are set for New Zealand’s annual bird battle. Forest & Bird’s Bird of the Year/Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau is back, with voting set to open at 9am on 18 October. Voting will last two weeks, until 5pm 31 October, and the winner will be announced on 1...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 24, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
Fishing rules for 15 fish stocks around the country have been updated as part of a twice-yearly review. The minister for oceans and fisheries, David Parker, decided on these changes following a review of science information and public consultation. “It’s...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 23, 2021 | Archive, Editor's pick
Farming, nature, and the great Kiwi outdoors have always been interwoven through Michelle Clarke’s art. The self-taught young artist is becoming increasingly in demand for her talent of creating snapshots of rural New Zealand life. Scroll through her Facebook page...