by F&O NEWS DESK | May 2, 2024 | News
Three iwi – Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, and Ngāti Tamaterā – have submitted requests for the temporary closure of three separate areas within the Hauraki Gulf. The iwi are members of the Pou Rāhui Research Project, an initiative incorporating mātauranga Māori...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 2, 2024 | Editor's pick, News
Recent data released by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) showed an increase in dolphin, fish, and seabirds captured by the commercial fishing industry following the introduction of on-board cameras.The figures dated 1 April (compared with the period from 2018...
by Shannon Williams | May 2, 2024 | Editor's pick, News
The coalition Government’s Fast-track Approvals Bill aims to speed up approvals and cut consenting costs for regional and national projects of significance. These could include coal mines, fish farms, seabed mining, or wind turbines. The proposed fast-track regime...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 10, 2024 | Editor's pick, News
An image of a mallard drake in flight, captured by Northland photographer David Towgood, has been selected as the image for the 2024 Game Bird Habitat collector’s stamp. The stamp, a coveted item among hunters and wildlife enthusiasts, represents the 31st...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 10, 2024 | Book reviews, Editor's pick
Pick of the month Fireside WarmersEmily Vikre$45 With the cold weather setting in, there’s nothing better than a warm, cosy fire on winter evenings. Take your gathering at the campsite, cabin, or backyard firepit from fun to fantastic with delicious cocktails and...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 9, 2024 | Editor's pick, News
Non-Great Walk DOC huts, lodges, campsite, and cottage bookings open today, 9 April 2024. Bookings for the 2024–25 season have been staggered to give people making multiple bookings a better chance of securing their preferred dates, DOC said. The season runs from 1...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 2, 2024 | Editor's pick, News
Fishing company Sealord has confirmed its purchase of Independent Fisheries, following clearance from the Commerce Commission and consent from the Overseas Investment Office. Sealord entered into an agreement to buy the Christchurch-based business last year. The...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 2, 2024 | Archive, Editor's pick
Three mates from Tauranga (pictured above, from left: Scott Clark, Jackson Currie, and Todd Morris) have developed a new social media app aiming to connect skippers with new fishing buddies. Named Fishily, the app was launched globally on 1 February 2024 and has since...
by Shannon Williams | Apr 2, 2024 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Neighbours Todd Morris and Scott Clarke, along with local software engineer Jackson Currie, have launched Fishily, which links anglers with boat owners who are keen to make new friends on the water. The idea came about after Todd and Scott chatted at a barbecue about...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 27, 2024 | Editor's pick, Features
Commemorating a century-long commitment to conservation, Forest & Bird and BLUNT have collaborated to unveil two new limited-edition umbrella designs that capture the essence of Aotearoa New Zealand. Rachel Walker and Erin Forsyth are the two Kiwi artists behind...
