by Fred Hemi | Jun 18, 2020 | Features, Hunting
Hunting in a new place always comes with its challenges. You are unsure what to expect. The last time I went hunting with Ray, for the first two hours of the morning, our lack of logic and knowledge of the area got us in a pickle. We got involved in long arguments...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 18, 2020 | News
A fisherman who illegally sold 69 grey mullet fish has been sentenced to 400 hours of community service, MPI Fisheries Northland said in a Facebook post. Ray Sepania Lafaelle Pereira appeared before the Manukau District on 16 June 2020 for sentencing where he pleaded...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 18, 2020 | Book reviews
Our staff and contributors share their latest favourite read from the bookshelf Pick of the month AutopiaJon BentleyAllen & UnwinRRP $39.99 Reviewed by Claire Smith Cars are one of the most significant human creations. They changed our cities. They changed our...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 16, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
A partnership between the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation, Game Animal Council, and Department of Conservation (DOC) will see 18,000kg of free-range wild Fiordland venison provided to New Zealand foodbanks and families in need. Each year, the Fiordland Wapiti...
by Esha Chanda | Jun 16, 2020 | Features, Hunting, NZ made
With New Zealand borders shut due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses relying on tourism have been hit hard. “While we have a good Kiwi client base, overseas tourism is a big part of our business, especially fly fishing,” says NZ Hunting Guide owner...
by Esha Chanda | Jun 11, 2020 | Features, Fishing, NZ made
When New Zealand was given a 48-hour notice leading up to the lockdown, the team at Allan Tongs Boatbuilders also retreated to their bubbles. “We have had to close down the workshop over the Level 4 lockdown but opened again with the recommended safety measures in...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 11, 2020 | News
The youngest of the four shortlisted for this year’s Coastguard Young Volunteer Award was chosen as the winner by Kiwis across the country who cast their vote online. On 25 May, 21-year-old Coastguard Mana volunteer Kate Stewart was announced as the winner for this...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 10, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
After 30 years, Fish & Game will undergo a targeted ministerial review into the governance of Fish & Game New Zealand and regional Fish & Game councils, minister of conservation, Eugenie Sage, announced today. Earlier in March, there were reports of the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 10, 2020 | News
In what is being called as “the most significant change ever” to the way sea-run salmon are managed in New Zealand, a new proposal looks at including a season bag limit in the South Island to help rebuilt Canterbury’s wild sea-run salmon population. The Central South...
by Esha Chanda | Jun 10, 2020 | Features, Fishing, NZ made
The impact of COVID-19 has seen a rush of loyalty and pride in New Zealand-owned and operated businesses, with many that have previously flown under the radar gaining momentum with a population wishing to support local. And that is what New Zealand needs right now....
