by Tony Orman | Dec 19, 2023 | Features, Fishing
One Christmas-New Year, the late Rob Jones called in to check if I would be keen to try for snapper down the Pelorus. I reluctantly agreed, fully aware that the holiday period meant that every man and his dog, plus boat, were probably out in the water. “Don’t worry...
by Shannon Williams | Dec 19, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
The National-Act-NZ First Government unveiled the full line-up of new cabinet ministers in late November 2023. The cabinet will be made up of 20 MPs – 14 from National, three from ACT, and three from NZ First. There are also eight ministers outside parliament – five...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 18, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
Complacency with wearing life jackets is contributing to high drowning rates in New Zealand, says Coastguard, and in response to the increasing number of preventable drownings on watercraft, the organisation, along with Water Safety New Zealand, is urging Kiwis to...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 18, 2023 | News
A single Hector’s dolphin was caught in a fishing net off the Otago Peninsula, triggering actions designed to provide further protection from fishing activity. This was the first capture of a Hector’s dolphin in the area for the current fishing year (beginning 1...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 1, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
Fish & Game has set out a new manifesto for the new Government. The 2023 document outlines the organisation’s vision and key priorities and identifies several challenges that it says need urgent attention. Corina Jordan, chief executive of Fish & Game New...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 1, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features
Campers are some of the most sustainably conscious holidaymakers, but even if you’re a seasoned expert there are lots of easy choices you can make to ensure you leave no trace. Zero-waste waste In New Zealand, we throw away around 300,000 tonnes of food a year. That’s...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 1, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features
Environmentalist and hunter-gatherer Owen Boynton lives in his hometown where life began in Waimana on the outskirts of Te Urewera Forest. “I was drawn to the wild from a very young age,” says Boynton. “I would watch my mentors intently and the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 1, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features
Summer in New Zealand offers a canvas of opportunities for outdoor exploration, with pristine beaches, lush trails, and breathtaking landscapes. In the heart of this outdoor adventure scene, Lifestyle Gear emerges not just as a business but as a testament to a...
by Shannon Williams | Dec 1, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
Corina Jordan, chief executive of Fish & Game New Zealand, says the manifesto sets out the areas Fish & Game believes the new National-led Government should be focusing on over the next three years. “Our vision is a New Zealand where freshwater habitats and...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Nov 17, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
In a move to enhance the skills and safety of New Zealand hunters, the free-to-use e-learning platform, Better Hunting, was unveiled at the 2023 Sika Show. Developed by the Game Animal Council and supported through funding by Jobs for Nature, Better Hunting is...
