by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 13, 2023 | News
A four-year research project has successfully identified crucial spawning tributaries in the lower Clutha River/Mata-au catchment. The Brown Trout Origin Project analysed the otoliths (or ear bones) of juvenile and adult trout collected from around the catchment by...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 11, 2023 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Tent LifeSebastian Antonio SantabarbaraAllen & Unwin$37.99 Sleep under the stars and wake up to nature – a dream dreamt by many. While camping is one of the simplest and most sustainable ways of exploring the outdoors, it can be easy to feel...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 6, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
Entries are now open for this year’s New Zealand Biosecurity Awards and eligible Kiwis are being encouraged to enter one (or more) of the nine categories. “There are many incredible people across New Zealand in communities, schools, iwi and hapū, businesses,...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 6, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
The Resource Management Act (RMA) has been in the news for a while now. For anyone trying to understand the changes, here’s a quick recap: in place of the RMA will be three laws — the Natural and Built Environment Bill, the Spatial Planning Bill, and the Climate...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 6, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
When you find yourself with venison mince tucked away in your freezer, this effortless recipe is a true winner. Savour the rich and delectable flavours of a hearty bolognese sauce paired with a refreshing side salad and a sprinkle of Parmesan for that extra touch of...
by Shannon Williams | Jul 6, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Fish & Game NZ is cautiously welcoming recommended changes to the proposed law to replace the Resource Management Act (RMA). The organisation said that while the reforms may be a boost to the future of freshwater fishing and game bird hunting, questions still...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 4, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
NZ Police launched the new digital Firearms Registry on 24 June, nearly four years after it was first announced in the wake of the Christchurch Mosque terror attack. The Registry requires licensed firearm holders to record details such as the make, model, and serial...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 4, 2023 | News
Dozens of trees and shrubs in the Pureora Forest and Tongariro Forest Conservation Area have been illegally removed or hacked down. Among those are two rimu trees – one estimated to be up to 600 years old – in the Pureora Forest that were “brutally felled and left at...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 20, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
The Department of Conservation has confirmed Taupō Fishing District licence fees for the 2023–24 season, marking an increase in the price for the first time in six years. The new price will affect the fishing licenses sold for the new season. From 1 July, overseas...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 20, 2023 | News
A local fishing company, along with its skipper and first mate, faced heft fines totalling $69,750 for their failure to assess and report coral caught in their net during bottom trawling operations in the South Pacific’s high seas. The sentencing took place at the...
