by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 17, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
The popular and long-running Pureora Hunting Competition returns this year after three-year COVID-related hiatus. The emergence of COVID-19 and the subsequent Government response meant the competition has not been held since 2019. This year, it will open on 20 March...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 17, 2023 | News
A man who poached three suitcases of pāua from the Kaikōura fishery has been sentenced to seven months in prison, along with the forfeiture of his vehicle, suitcases, and dive gear used in the offending to the Crown. Robert Jason Guild (40) was sentenced on 15 March...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 15, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
The Seafood Sustainability Awards are a chance to recognise outstanding contributions to sustainability from right across the seafood sector – aquaculture, iwi, recreational, and commercial fishing as well as research and innovation. The awards are not just for...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 7, 2023 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Buzz: A book of happiness for bee loversAdam LangstrothExile Publishing$32.99 Adam Langstroth’s new book Buzz is a celebration of the life and work of the bee. Having been raised with bees in his backyard, Adam has witnessed both the exponential rise...
by Tony Orman | Mar 5, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
Let me tell you about a good friend – the late Bill Axbey, who grew up as a youngster learning to hunt, went deer culling, and continued to recreationally hunt in his working career as a conservator for the Fiordland National Park. Bill came near to being shot by...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 3, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
This month, we take a closer look at the new funding round announced by the New Zealand Government that will focus on reducing emissions from the maritime sector. With fuel use in this sector accounting for almost 10% of total transport emissions, the need for a...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 1, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
NZ Police say five people onboard a small runabout were “lucky to escape” after their vessel sank between Matiu/Somes Island and Seaview Wharf. The incident took place at about 7pm on Sunday, 19 February, leaving them treading water in the sea. “We got the call once...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 1, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
A special hunting season for paradise shelduck has been announced in March for Taranaki game hunters. Taking place over three weekends, including the Taranaki Anniversary weekend, the season has been declared by Fish & Game to help farmers disperse flocks that can...
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 F&O NEWS DESK | Feb 28, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
A project aimed at protecting Māui dolphins by using drone monitoring technology has been granted approval by the Civil Aviation Authority. MAUI63, a non-profit wildlife technology organisation, has already developed a drone capable of finding and tracking the...