by Esha Chanda | Jul 3, 2020 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
By the end of June, New Zealand fishing boats were supposed to carry cameras. Then, the deadline was extended. And this isn’t the first time the rollout date has been moved since cameras were first proposed by the National-led government following concerns over...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 25, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
As part of a plan to protect endangered Māui and Hector’s dolphins, the government is boosting fishing restrictions in key dolphin habitats. The restrictions come after a lawsuit was filed in the US earlier in May calling for an import ban on New Zealand seafood...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 24, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
Whether it is hunting, fishing, boating, or camping, getting your gear sorted is important. And so for our Fishing & Outdoors readers, we have cut a deal. Buy through us and save $$! Order online through our friends at The Safety Warehouse Online Mega Store and...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 19, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
The second tranche of gun laws passed through Parliament yesterday (18 June 2020) with the support of Labour, New Zealand First, and the Greens. The most significant change is the new firearms registry, which will track the number of firearms in legal circulation, who...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 16, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
A partnership between the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation, Game Animal Council, and Department of Conservation (DOC) will see 18,000kg of free-range wild Fiordland venison provided to New Zealand foodbanks and families in need. Each year, the Fiordland Wapiti...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 10, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
After 30 years, Fish & Game will undergo a targeted ministerial review into the governance of Fish & Game New Zealand and regional Fish & Game councils, minister of conservation, Eugenie Sage, announced today. Earlier in March, there were reports of the...
