by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 1, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
While sunshine and light winds across the country might have been in the duck’s favour, it didn’t stop hunters from celebrating the traditional first Saturday in May, the Opening Day of the game bird hunting season. The warm, wet summer had contributed to increased...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 1, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
Whanganui’s Bushy Park Tarapuruhi sanctuary is home once again to a flock of long-lost residents, the pōpokotea whitehead. The predator-free sanctuary, a partnership between Forest & Bird, Bushy Park Trust, and local iwi members of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, welcomed 52...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 6, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
Six anglers are set to cast off and represent Sports Fly Fishing New Zealand (SFFNZ) at the Worlds and Masters Championships later this year. The 41st World Fly Fishing Championship will be held in Asturias, Spain, from 25 September to 2 October, and will feature four...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 4, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
Biosecurity New Zealand has placed legal controls over the western bays of Ahuahu Great Mercury Island in a bid to prevent the spread of an introduced pest seaweed found there. The requirements cover the western bay area of Great Mercury Island between Ahikopua Point...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 8, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
With eight tara iti/New Zealand fairy tern expected to fledge, Department of Conservation (DOC) says it’s been the best breeding season since 2013–2014 for one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s rarest birds. With fewer than 40 adult birds, the conservation status of tara iti...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 8, 2022 | News
When it comes to slowing and stopping trailers, there are a few options available. Recent legislation changes in New Zealand have widened the options to include systems that are tried and tested in other countries. So, what are our options? Sub 2000kg, there is no...
