by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 1, 2021 | Archive, Editor's pick
Steve Couper’s hobby (which is now a thriving business) sees him spending a lot of time motionless. Oh and also lugging a bag full of cameras, equipment, and, of course, a trove of batteries. A Queenstown-based wildlife photographer, Steve has honed his craft...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 1, 2021 | Editor's pick, Events, Features, Fishing, Hunting
As a nature enthusiast with a knack for capturing sharp images, wildlife photographer Steve Couper is living the dream, dedicating his days to doing what he loves most. A fascination with animals and the natural world has followed him his whole life. However, hunting...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 25, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
Up to 300 inshore commercial fishing vessels will be fitted with on-board cameras by 2024 to protect the natural marine environment for future generations, minister for oceans and fisheries David Parker announced. Parker said that the funding is now in place for the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 22, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
New marine protection areas and restrictions on fishing are among a raft of changes being put in place to protect the Hauraki Gulf for future generations. The new strategy, Revitalising the Gulf – Government action on the Sea Change Plan, released today (22 June...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 9, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
Angler concern over the sustainability of one of the world’s best ‘trophy’ trout fisheries has led to a precautionary closure during the peak of the 2021 winter fishing season. The Central South Island Fish & Game Council (CSI Council) has put a winter fishing...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 4, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
A night-time high-altitude rescue mission in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park to retrieve two trapped climbers has seen local rescue crews awarded a Certificate of Achievement at the New Zealand Search and Rescue (NZSAR) Awards that was held on 18 May. The annual...
