by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 29, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
Entries are now open for the 2022 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions made around Aotearoa New Zealand to protect the country against pests and diseases. “It’s our way of honouring people and organisations...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 29, 2022 | News
Conservation advocate Forest & Bird is concerned that the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) plan for feral deer and pigs misses the mark on climate, as it fails to mention carbon emissions. “When DOC publishes plans that talk about ‘improving the quality of game...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 28, 2022 | News
Predator Free 2050 Limited has appointed Rob Forlong as its new CEO. Rob will start on 11 July, taking over from Brett Butland who has ably led the company as acting CEO since Abbie Reynolds’ departure in August 2021. Rob recently completed two terms as chief...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 8, 2022 | News
A pilot management programme undertaken by the Game Animal Council, in collaboration with the Department of Conservation, New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) and local landowners has successfully removed 126 breeding hinds from the Lake Sumner Recreational...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 1, 2022 | News
A group of five recreational fishers in East Auckland were caught with more than 45 times the daily snapper limit and are now likely to face prosecution under the Fisheries Act. Their vessel has been sized by Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI). On 12 May, during...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 1, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
Up to 300 inshore fishing vessels will be fitted with cameras by the end of 2024, the Government announced on 25 May, providing independent, accurate information about fishing activity. “It will be supported by cutting-edge artificial intelligence software that will...
