by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 7, 2022 | Archive, Editor's pick
Last month, we came across Senka Radonich, an inspiring woman, who at the age of 40, put her outdoor business on hold, sold two-thirds of her stuff, and set out on an adventure to explore New Zealand. Along the way, she met some amazing women adventuring. ...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 6, 2022 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Matariki around the worldRangi Matamua and Miriama KamoScholastic NZ$34.99Reviewed by Esha Chanda While the Matariki star cluster holds great importance for Māori and the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, this cluster is seen and celebrated across the...
by Tony Orman | Jul 6, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
Animals, and in particular deer, have acute senses. Whether it’s a snap of a twig or an unknown scent in the air, a deer can be startled easily if it spots something that’s out of place in the woods.Deer are smart and wary. Let’s take a look at their eyesight, for...
by Shannon Williams | Jul 6, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features
Whether it’s fishing, shooting, mountain biking, hiking, or paddling the waves at a surf beach, there’s an adventure out there for everyone ready to fill their happy tank. That’s according to Senka Radonich, creator of She Adventures NZ, an organisation all about...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 30, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
New information about the breeding cycle of orange roughy shows that fish may not reach full maturity until the age of 80, instead of the previously-assumed spawning age of 30. The flawed assumption meant that until now, the spawning stock size has been overestimated...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 29, 2022 | News
Game Animal Council general manager Tim Gale responded to Forest & Bird’s comment that DOC’s plan for feral deer and pigs misses the mark on climate, by saying the conservation group “misrepresents” Te Ara ki Mua. “It is incredibly disappointing to see...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 29, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
Entries are now open for the 2022 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions made around Aotearoa New Zealand to protect the country against pests and diseases. “It’s our way of honouring people and organisations...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 29, 2022 | News
Conservation advocate Forest & Bird is concerned that the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) plan for feral deer and pigs misses the mark on climate, as it fails to mention carbon emissions. “When DOC publishes plans that talk about ‘improving the quality of game...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 28, 2022 | News
Predator Free 2050 Limited has appointed Rob Forlong as its new CEO. Rob will start on 11 July, taking over from Brett Butland who has ably led the company as acting CEO since Abbie Reynolds’ departure in August 2021. Rob recently completed two terms as chief...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 8, 2022 | News
A pilot management programme undertaken by the Game Animal Council, in collaboration with the Department of Conservation, New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) and local landowners has successfully removed 126 breeding hinds from the Lake Sumner Recreational...
