by Esha Chanda | Jun 10, 2020 | Features, Fishing, NZ made
The impact of COVID-19 has seen a rush of loyalty and pride in New Zealand-owned and operated businesses, with many that have previously flown under the radar gaining momentum with a population wishing to support local. And that is what New Zealand needs right now....
by Ben Hope | May 21, 2020 | Features, Fishing
From May onwards and through the following months of winter is a top time to head to fish Lake Taupo and its rivers. From May through to October, trout spawning gears up and runs upstream in the Taupo rivers. This is the big chance to home in on big, well-conditioned...
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 Esha Chanda | Apr 9, 2020 | Features, Fishing, Hunting, News
New Zealand has been in lockdown for just over two weeks. The entire country, barring essential services and workers, has been asked to stay at home and – to reiterate our prime minister’s advice – everyone has been asked to act like they have COVID-19. The same holds...
by Fred Hemi | Apr 6, 2020 | Features, Fishing
I chanced to be down in Marlborough last autumn and took the opportunity to fish for snapper in the Marlborough Sounds. The Sounds are a maze of river and stream valleys drowned by the sea at the northeast corner of the South Island and gives good snapper fishing...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 27, 2020 | Features, Fishing
Finalists for the New Zealand Seafood Sustainability Awards were announced on 25 February. The inaugural awards aims to recognise and celebrate those throughout the industry, tangata, whenua, and communities who demonstrate outstanding dedication and innovation...