by F&O NEWS DESK | Feb 10, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
Forest & Bird congratulated He Pou a Rangi – the Climate Change Commission for delivering an “ambitious, achievable plan” to tackle climate change and endorsed its call for a stronger climate change target. The key takeaway from the report is that New Zealand...
by Esha Chanda | Feb 10, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing, NZ made
For most anglers, a quick ‘grip and grin’ photo is the easiest way to document their catch. And with smartphones in pockets, it’s easier than ever to take a quick selfie, share it on your Instagram, and then wait for comments and likes to flow in. But more than 100...
by Ben Hope | Jan 29, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Theodore Gordon, a noted American trout fisherman of yesteryear, wrote: “The great charm of fly-fishing is that we are always learning.” It’s that intangible uncertainty, the challenge that makes trout fishing addictive. The same can be said for snapper fishing...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jan 29, 2021 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Speed KingsJohn SmailesAllen & Unwin$36.99Reviewed by Steve Atkinson This is a well-written offering of the many New Zealand and Australians who have a connection with the Indianapolis 500 motor race, dating back more than 100 years. What makes...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jan 14, 2021 | Archive, Editor's pick
We’re back in the new year with our first issue of 2021, which should be with our subscribers now. If you’d like to receive the next one straight in your inbox, subscribe to our free digital edition here. There’s a lot humans can do to curb our...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jan 12, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
The Bay of Islands Swordfish Club saw a good start to the year at the Harcourt’s Juniors Fishing Tournament held on 2 and 3 January. The two-day event, which was open to all kids under the age of 16, saw 30 teams and 80 anglers participate, with two tagged marlin from...
