by Shannon Williams | Mar 1, 2023 | Features
The Government has announced a new funding round aimed at reducing emissions from the maritime sector. The funding is the eighth round of the Government’s Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF), which supports the demonstration and adoption of low-emission transport...
by Tony Orman | Feb 12, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Summer is a time to fly fish for trout with terrestrial patterns, i.e., imitations of land insects that stray into trout rivers or get blown by summer winds. Terrestrial insects provide trout with a couple of opportunities for veritable feasts. Cicadas start to emerge...
by Shannon Williams | Feb 12, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Ocean temperatures around New Zealand remain higher than usual, with marine heat waves threatening marine life. MetService oceanographer Dr Joao de Souza says “extreme” heatwaves along the South Island’s south-western coast are reaching new records, with sea surface...
by Shannon Williams | Dec 28, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features
The number of preventable drownings in 2022 has already surpassed 2021 figures, statistics from Water Safety New Zealand show. There have been 80 preventable drowning fatalities for the year to 9 December 2022, up from 75 for the same time period last year. Compared...
by Tony Orman | Dec 28, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
It’s no news that Kiwis need sun protection. The harmful UV rays can cause severe health problems, and it’s always advisable to wear sunscreen, even on cloudy days, and protective clothing. So, it comes as no surprise that those who love the outdoors are probably the...
by Shannon Williams | Dec 1, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
A new workshop launched in Wellington this November aimed at encouraging more women into fly fishing. The workshop was set up by Leigh Johnson of Women on the Fly, who says she wants to help women engage in the sport and see participation numbers increase. Fish &...
