by Ben Hope | May 25, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
A good dog, reasonable weather, and a successful day are three factors that go to make for a good duck or pheasant shoot. Dogs are just top company whether fishing or hunting but particularly for duck shooting. Dogs are positive, never grumble, and enjoy any outing. A...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 25, 2022 | Book reviews
Pick of the month Horn BarbecueMatt HornAllen & Unwin NZ$55Reviewed by Esha Chanda Whether you’re a rookie who’s just bought their first backyard smoker or a seasoned barbecue veteran, you’ll find a whole world of new ideas in this authoritative guide to cooking...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 6, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
The traditional diet of many Mediterranean countries is heavy in fish, tomatoes, olive oil, and hummus. My father, a Cypriot Greek, would have absolutely loved this recipe. Papa, this one’s for you! FISH1 perch fillet, skin off2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 6, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
Six anglers are set to cast off and represent Sports Fly Fishing New Zealand (SFFNZ) at the Worlds and Masters Championships later this year. The 41st World Fly Fishing Championship will be held in Asturias, Spain, from 25 September to 2 October, and will feature four...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 4, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
Biosecurity New Zealand has placed legal controls over the western bays of Ahuahu Great Mercury Island in a bid to prevent the spread of an introduced pest seaweed found there. The requirements cover the western bay area of Great Mercury Island between Ahikopua Point...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 4, 2022 | Archive
On our front page this month is outdoor enthusiast and world-known game chef Angelo Georgalli. When it comes to making the most of what New Zealand’s landscape has to offer, he has a keen eye for detail – and for crafting delicious recipes around game birds, waterfowl...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 8, 2022 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month The Boy From Gorge RiverChris LongHarperCollins NZ$39.99Reviewed by Tony Orman The Long family of Gorge River, on the south Westland coast between Jackson Bay, south of Haast, and the mouth of the Hollyford River, have previously been featured in...
by Tony Orman | Apr 8, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Anglers are noted for tales of the “one that got away”, but it happens in hunting too, and one of the best tales I ever heard happened back in the 1930s. It concerned three well-known Murchison deerstalkers, brothers Newton and Alex McConochie and Bert Spiers. Newton...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 8, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
With eight tara iti/New Zealand fairy tern expected to fledge, Department of Conservation (DOC) says it’s been the best breeding season since 2013–2014 for one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s rarest birds. With fewer than 40 adult birds, the conservation status of tara iti...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 8, 2022 | News
When it comes to slowing and stopping trailers, there are a few options available. Recent legislation changes in New Zealand have widened the options to include systems that are tried and tested in other countries. So, what are our options? Sub 2000kg, there is no...
