by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 6, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
The Waiheke Island scallop, mussel, rock lobster, and pāua fisheries were closed on 1 December for a period of two years. The decision by the minister for oceans and fisheries, David Parker, follows a request from Ngāti Pāoa. The closure follows a decision on 31...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 6, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
Fishery officers and honorary fishery officers are taking part in an evaluation of body-worn cameras to help keep them safe on the job, Ministry of Primary (MPI) said. “These officers work hard to ensure our fisheries are sustainable and their safety in this important...
by Ben Hope | Dec 2, 2021 | Features, Hunting
Often when words get out around hunting circles that you shot a deer, the inevitable question is always asked: where did you get that deer? Anyone asking such a question has to be naive to believe a successful hunter is going to share the exact location. I remember an...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 2, 2021 | News
Over the years, the Auckland Boat Show has developed a reputation as a hub for the new releases and innovations of the marine industry. And with the show returning in summer 2022, organisers say it will see more exhibitors and is set to be bigger than...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 30, 2021 | News
Pāua will be back on people’s menu in Kaikōura as the coastal town’s fishery reopened on 1 December. The fishery was closed for five years following the devastating 2016 earthquakes that caused significant seabed uplift and damage to the marine habitat. The decision...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 26, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
After a long COVID-19 enforced hiatus, the Kai Ika fish filleting station is back at Westhaven Z Pier in Auckland. The filleting station will be open for business from 11am to 6pm and anglers can bring their fish to the trailer and have them expertly processed while...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 19, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
A new Jobs for Nature project protecting Aotearoa’s rarest mainland forest bird has discovered a small unknown population in a Canterbury valley, conservation minister Kiri Allan said. Three kākāriki karaka, also known as orange-fronted parakeets, were found in the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 19, 2021 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Gone BushPaul KilgourHarperCollins Publishers$39.99Reviewed by Esha Chanda Most Kiwis know of Paul Kilgour and his epic long walk home in 2007 and 2008 – a 1550km tramp from Fiordland to Golden Bay via backcountry huts and off-track routes. After...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 18, 2021 | Archive, Editor's pick
The past three months have been challenging, with COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, but with more freedom on the horizon and the recent easing of restrictions in Auckland, what better time than now to go outdoors and explore the environmental treasures of Aotearoa...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 17, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
In his recently published book, Flyting for Beginners, writer Barry Ord Clarke takes readers through a guide on 12 popular international fly patterns. Each technique and pattern includes guidance and instructions on all tools, materials, and techniques used;...
