by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 9, 2020 | News
Anglers in their hundreds flocked to the iconic Canterbury high country to take part in the annual fishery opening with many anglers out on the water just after midnight on 7 November. A combination of good weather before the southerly change hit meant anglers were...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 3, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
The country’s hunting community is supporting the kārearea/NZ falcon in this year’s Bird of the Year competition following a poll run by the Game Animal Council (GAC), the NZ Deerstalkers Association (NZDA), and Hunters for Conservation. An overwhelming 62% chose the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 23, 2020 | News
Maritime NZ’s No Excuses on-water compliance campaign is back again for summer 20/21, aiming to drive a safer boating culture. The campaign sees harbourmasters from across New Zealand joining forces with Maritime NZ staff to check boaties’ compliance with the boating...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 21, 2020 | News
The nation’s most popular annual bird contest is back with voting commencing on 2 November 2020 for Forest & Bird’s Bird of the Year 2020. Voting will be open for two weeks till 15 November, with the winner to be announced on 16 November. “Bird of the Year was...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 16, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has committed $1 million over 12 months, with up to $5 million on the table over the next five years for the Predator Free Rakiura (PFR) group. PFR chairperson Paul Norris says the funding is a significant milestone, which enables...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 16, 2020 | News
A minke whale died at Auckland’s Hobsonville Point after being stuck under a jetty at the boat landing area on 12 October. Project Jonah NZ received a number of calls from members of the public who spotted the whale under the wharf. Their team along with the...
