by F&O NEWS DESK | May 14, 2020 | News
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...
by Tony Orman | May 13, 2020 | News
A Marlborough recreational fisherman, formerly a commercial fisherman, has labelled the worth of fish farming as a myth. Pete Watson, president of the Marlborough Recreational Fishers Association, commented based on reports of troubles with Scotland’s salmon farms....
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 11, 2020 | News
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...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 8, 2020 | News
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...
by Esha Chanda | May 8, 2020 | News
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...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 8, 2020 | Archive, Editor's pick
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...
by F&O NEWS DESK | May 2, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
Nearly two weeks after the country’s deadliest mass shooting that killed 22 people in Nova Scotia, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau announced a ban on assault-style weapons on Friday, 1 May 2020. The ban not only involves sales of the firearm but also possession...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 28, 2020 | Editor's pick, News
A 33-year-old firearms license holder from North Canterbury has been charged after illegally hunting on Department of Conservation (DOC) land in the Lewis Pass area. The man, who drove approximately 230km on a round trip for a four-day hunt from Monday to Thursday...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 23, 2020 | News
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...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 23, 2020 | Book reviews
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...