by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 6, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
Fishery officers and honorary fishery officers are taking part in an evaluation of body-worn cameras to help keep them safe on the job, Ministry of Primary (MPI) said. “These officers work hard to ensure our fisheries are sustainable and their safety in this important...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 2, 2021 | News
Over the years, the Auckland Boat Show has developed a reputation as a hub for the new releases and innovations of the marine industry. And with the show returning in summer 2022, organisers say it will see more exhibitors and is set to be bigger than...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 30, 2021 | News
Pāua will be back on people’s menu in Kaikōura as the coastal town’s fishery reopened on 1 December. The fishery was closed for five years following the devastating 2016 earthquakes that caused significant seabed uplift and damage to the marine habitat. The decision...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 26, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
After a long COVID-19 enforced hiatus, the Kai Ika fish filleting station is back at Westhaven Z Pier in Auckland. The filleting station will be open for business from 11am to 6pm and anglers can bring their fish to the trailer and have them expertly processed while...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 19, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
A new Jobs for Nature project protecting Aotearoa’s rarest mainland forest bird has discovered a small unknown population in a Canterbury valley, conservation minister Kiri Allan said. Three kākāriki karaka, also known as orange-fronted parakeets, were found in the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 15, 2021 | News
A non-profit organisation is calling on the Government to mandate national marine fishing licenses. Mama Fish, whose objective is to protect New Zealand’s marine life, is also asking New Zealanders to support stronger protections for all finfish species. The...
