by F&O NEWS DESK | May 14, 2020 | Features, Fishing, Hunting, News
New Zealand moved to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 13 May 2020, which sees rules relaxed towards activities such as hunting, fishing, and boating. Here is a quick snapshot of what Level 2 means to hunters and anglers. Duck hunting season 2020...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 14, 2020 | News
After a cancelled roar and delayed game bird hunting season, patient hunters can look forward to 23 May, which will officially mark the start of the 2020 game bird season. In consultation with Fish & Game New Zealand and the government, the season start date was...
by Tony Orman | May 13, 2020 | News
A Marlborough recreational fisherman, formerly a commercial fisherman, has labelled the worth of fish farming as a myth. Pete Watson, president of the Marlborough Recreational Fishers Association, commented based on reports of troubles with Scotland’s salmon farms....
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 11, 2020 | News
The government is planning an independent review of Fish & Game, following concerns that the organisation is no longer fit for purpose, RNZ reported earlier this month. Environment minister Eugenie Sage said a review was timely, given the impact COVID-19 could...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 8, 2020 | News
Volunteering is a big commitment and to recognise the efforts of those who put their lives on the lines for others, Coastguard organises its Young Volunteer of the Year Award. The annual award honours young volunteers and their work and gives the finalists access to...
by Esha Chanda | May 8, 2020 | News
On 7 May, prime minister Jacinda Ardern revealed details for what New Zealand would look like at Alert Level 2. We are still at Alert Level 3 at least until Monday, 11 May when the cabinet will meet to decide the further course of action. So here’s hoping we move to...
