by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 1, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features
Environmentalist and hunter-gatherer Owen Boynton lives in his hometown where life began in Waimana on the outskirts of Te Urewera Forest. “I was drawn to the wild from a very young age,” says Boynton. “I would watch my mentors intently and the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 1, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features
Summer in New Zealand offers a canvas of opportunities for outdoor exploration, with pristine beaches, lush trails, and breathtaking landscapes. In the heart of this outdoor adventure scene, Lifestyle Gear emerges not just as a business but as a testament to a...
by Shannon Williams | Dec 1, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
Corina Jordan, chief executive of Fish & Game New Zealand, says the manifesto sets out the areas Fish & Game believes the new National-led Government should be focusing on over the next three years. “Our vision is a New Zealand where freshwater habitats and...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 17, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
In a move to enhance the skills and safety of New Zealand hunters, the free-to-use e-learning platform, Better Hunting, was unveiled at the 2023 Sika Show. Developed by the Game Animal Council and supported through funding by Jobs for Nature, Better Hunting is...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 17, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
After an intense two-week battle, the pūteketeke Australasian crested grebe now wears the coveted Bird of the Century crown atop its burnt-orange mullet. While it began as an outside contender, the native lake bird snagged the title with the backing of...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 10, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
In a bid to encourage Kiwis to take up fishing and hunting, Fish & Game New Zealand unveiled their new public awareness initiative. Launched on 7 November 2023 in Christchurch, the Rewild campaign aims to showcase the many benefits of fishing and hunting,...