by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 12, 2023 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Great Stories of New Zealand ConservationAlan FroggattWhite Cloud Books, Upstart Press$39.99 In the fight against preserving Aotearoa’s extraordinary wildlife, there are both villains and heroes, and Alan Froggatt’s latest book celebrates those who...
by Tony Orman | Jun 12, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
Anglers are known for their tales of the elusive big fish that managed to get away. However, when it comes to storytelling, pig hunters have a knack for sharing captivating tales – and they’re usually true. Start chewing the fat with them and you’ll uncover some curly...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 12, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
In our latest issue, we delve deep into the risks and impacts posed by wilding pines, shedding light on this pressing issue that calls for collective awareness and decisive measures. In the untamed expanse of New Zealand grows a silent intruder that is slowly...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 2, 2023 | News
Boaties and anglers are being urged to clean their anchors and fishing gears to reduce the risk of introducing or spreading exotic seaweeds. This comes after a small clump of suspected Caulerpa brachypus was spotted on a beach in the Bay of Islands. John Walsh,...
by Shannon Williams | Jun 2, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features
In the untamed expanse of New Zealand grows a silent intruder that is slowly encroaching upon the native beauty. While the pine trees may appear majestic to the uneducated eye, self-seeded wilding pines are slowly wreaking havoc on the country’s ecosystem, threatening...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 2, 2023 | News
Te Papa in Wellington is currently hosting an exhibition featuring the crustacean celebrities of Aotearoa. The captivating display aims to educate and engage visitors about the diverse range of crustaceans found in New Zealand’s waters. NIWA scientists Rachael Peart...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 31, 2023 | News
New Zealand fishing companies Moana New Zealand and Sanford have announced their plans for a long-term arrangement involving Sanford’s North Island inshore fishery. The agreement, subject to approval from the New Zealand Commerce Commission, will see Moana acquire...
by Tony Orman | May 31, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
A few years ago, on a gloomy rain-splattered afternoon, I received a call from my hunting friend Lloyd, asking if I was interested in going for a walk. I knew that when he said “walk”, he meant with a rifle on our backs, a later afternoon climb up the hills in search...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 20, 2023 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Not Set in StoneDave VassPotton & Burton$39.99 Dave Vass has lived a life in the outdoors, caving and rafting before he went on to climb some of New Zealand’s most challenging mountain routes. He became one of the country’s leading mountaineers...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 4, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
Last month, protestors took aim at bottom trawling in the Hauraki Gulf. Hundreds of people participated in a protest organised by Greenpeace Aotearoa and Forest & Bird, taking to kayaks, paddleboards, and boats, pushing the issue back into the spotlight and...
