by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 17, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features
The past three months have been challenging, to say the least, 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...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 15, 2021 | News
A non-profit organisation is calling on the Government to mandate national marine fishing licenses. Mama Fish, whose objective is to protect New Zealand’s marine life, is also asking New Zealanders to support stronger protections for all finfish species. The...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 10, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
Skipperi NZ has added geofencing to its fleet of Haines Hunter SF545 boats in Auckland, which will enable the boat sharing service to notify its users about shallow waters, speed restrictions, or maximum speeds in harbour areas to hazardous zones and protected areas...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 2, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
Forest & Bird held its annual contest for New Zealand birds, Bird of the Year/Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau, with final voting closing on 31 October. The verdict—the birds lost. Instead, New Zealand’s only land mammal has flown away with the title. This is the first...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 28, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features
In 1946, SeaCraft, the forerunner to Haines Hunter New Zealand, was established by the late Yeoman ‘Sandy’ Sands. Over the past seven-and-a-half decades, the company has evolved and been at the forefront of the trailer boat industry in New Zealand. In its formation...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 26, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to gear up for long days, warm water, and sunshine. And to take the hassle out of planning a day out on the water is the new boat sharing service Skipperi. Officially launched in Auckland in June this year, with the...
by Tony Orman | Oct 22, 2021 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
Decades ago, I headed to a new job in Hawke’s Bay. It chanced that a chap in the office was a keen hunter and we got chatting. So when Ralph offered to take me out hunting, I jumped at the chance. He took his camera while I took the rifle. We hunted some ferny,...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 22, 2021 | Editor's pick, Events, Features
Whether it is fishing, exploring, or simply looking for a quality portable tender for a yacht or motorhome, Takacat’s innovative range of quality catamaran inflatable boats has something for every outdoor enthusiast. Takacat was founded by Greg Sowden, who also...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 21, 2021 | Archive, Editor's pick
After a brief hiatus, we’re happy to say we’re back in print! More than 9000 copies of this edition will be distributed to 350+ outlets across New Zealand. To kick off our special first back-to-print issue, we’ve teamed up with some of our favourite...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 21, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
Thousands of anglers across the country headed out before dawn on the morning of 1 October to start the 2021/22 sports fishing season. The weather played its part, with fine weather for opening day across most of the country. With COVID-19 restrictions, fishing has...
