Game on: date confirmed for 2020 duck hunting season

Game on: date confirmed for 2020 duck hunting season

After a cancelled roar and delayed game bird hunting season, patient hunters can look forward to 23 May, which will officially mark the start of the 2020 game bird season. In consultation with Fish & Game New Zealand and the government, the season start date was...
Fish & Game to undergo review

Fish & Game to undergo review

The government is planning an independent review of Fish & Game, following concerns that the organisation is no longer fit for purpose, RNZ reported earlier this month. Environment minister Eugenie Sage said a review was timely, given the impact COVID-19 could...
Coastguard Young Volunteer of the Year 2020

Coastguard Young Volunteer of the Year 2020

Volunteering is a big commitment and to recognise the efforts of those who put their lives on the lines for others, Coastguard organises its Young Volunteer of the Year Award. The annual award honours young volunteers and their work and gives the finalists access to...
Alert Level 2: what it means for hunters and anglers

Alert Level 2: what it means for hunters and anglers

On 7 May, prime minister Jacinda Ardern revealed details for what New Zealand would look like at Alert Level 2. We are still at Alert Level 3 at least until Monday, 11 May when the cabinet will meet to decide the further course of action. So here’s hoping we move to...
Fishing & Outdoors Vol 2 Issue 5

Fishing & Outdoors Vol 2 Issue 5

On 7 May, prime minister Jacinda Ardern revealed details for what New Zealand would look like at Alert Level 2. We are still at Alert Level 3 at least until Monday, 11 May when the cabinet will meet to decide the further course of action. So here’s hoping we move to...
Game bird season 2020 delayed

Game bird season 2020 delayed

Game bird season 2020 has been delayed, the government announced earlier today. The season is being postponed from Saturday, 2 May to start on the second weekend after that date that is decided for when New Zealand moves to Alert Level 2, conservation minister Eugenie...
Book reviews: April 2020

Book reviews: April 2020

Pick of the month The Plastic ProblemAubre Andrus Lonely Planet Kids $22.99 Reviewed by Esha Chanda There is no denying that plastic is everywhere. What was invented about 150 years ago as a solution to many problems has today become a nuisance. It comes at a cost...