by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 14, 2021 | News
A driver has been caught with 249 pāua – nearly 50 times the daily limit. The discovery was made at around 5am on 11 December while a fishery officer and two honorary fishery officers were patrolling at the top end of the fishery – the Cape Campbell area near...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 13, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
Auckland Council and the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), along with EnviroStrat and additional investors have earmarked $5 million for a commercial regenerative seaweed farming pilot backed by the Government that could mark the beginning of a new industry for...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 8, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
There are restrictions on some water activities in parts of Great Barrier Island to prevent the spread of an invasive non-native seaweed that’s been found there. Caulerpa brachypus is widespread in Blind Bay and also present in Tryphena and Whangaparapara Harbours. If...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 8, 2021 | News
Located on the beautiful Tararu beach is a little store that’s packed with everything an angler will need before heading on their fishing trip. “We have every bait that any keen angler would require and all at a reasonable price,” says Sobhna Singh, co-owner of the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 8, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
Department of Conservation (DOC) is introducing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all accommodation facilities from 15 December 2021. “All DOC campgrounds and huts will only be open to those who are fully vaccinated. When booking, visitors will be required...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 6, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
The Waiheke Island scallop, mussel, rock lobster, and pāua fisheries were closed on 1 December for a period of two years. The decision by the minister for oceans and fisheries, David Parker, follows a request from Ngāti Pāoa. The closure follows a decision on 31...
