by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 7, 2022 | Archive, Editor's pick
Two years since the start of the pandemic and we’re still coming across stories of Kiwis, who were gravitated towards following their passion after their work became another COVID casualty. One such story is of Matt Butler, owner of KEA Outdoors. Matt has...
by Katie White | Apr 7, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
Matt Butler shared his passion for outdoor adventure as a fly-fishing guide in Otago for six years before his work became another COVID casualty. “Once the borders closed, my work totally dried up, as it was wholly reliant on foreign tourists. So, during the first...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 5, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
The Game Animal Council (GAC) is encouraging hunters to take all the necessary safety precautions to look after their mates during the upcoming Roar. “The Roar is the highlight of the hunting calendar, and for some people, it’s bigger than Christmas,” said GAC general...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 5, 2022 | News
The annual end-of-summer snowline survey of more than 50 South Island glaciers has revealed continued loss of snow and ice, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) says. NIWA principal scientist Dr Andrew Lorrey, who leads the project, says that...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 30, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
Depleted scallop fisheries in Northland and most of the Coromandel will be closed to allow them to recover. The closure was announced as part of the twice-yearly review of a selection of fish stocks to support their sustainability. Oceans and fisheries minister David...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 30, 2022 | News
Ahead of the hunting season, OSPRI and farmers are asking hunters to think again before releasing and relocating deer into new areas. Deer hunters can unintentionally spread bovine TB by moving/releasing deer from one area to another area, says OSPRI. Over the years,...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 22, 2022 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Turtles of the WorldJeffery E. Lovich and Whit GibbonsPrincton University Pres$29.95Reviewed by Esha Chanda A lavishly illustrated guide to the world’s turtles, the book reveals the extraordinary diversity seen among these reptiles. They’ve changed...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 11, 2022 | News
A project to restore the biodiversity of the Waipoua River catchment and support sustainable land use for mana whenua, has reached a significant milestone with 293 bait stations for possum control installed over 600 hectares. This was completed by two staff employed...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 9, 2022 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Despite navigating the challenging COVID-19 restrictions, 201 ladies participated in this year’s Fish ’N Chicks Tournament held at the Tauranga Sport Fishing Club. With an unstable weather forecast consistently changing right up until the day before the tournament,...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 3, 2022 | Archive, Editor's pick
Sometimes, there’s more to taking to the waves than first appearances. While fun and adventure are certainly part of the appeal of surfing, there’s another goal behind the small, dedicated group that is encouraging farmers to swap their gumboots for surfboards....
