by Shannon Williams | Oct 2, 2023 | News
The Green Party is vowing to create an independent Ocean Commission, put a green minister for oceans and fisheries in charge, and protect 30% of the ocean by 2030. “The Green Party has a rescue plan for the ocean – an Aotearoa-wide network for marine protected areas...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 2, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
For three decades, the Sika Show Head Competition has been at the heart of New Zealand’s largest outdoor and hunting trade show. What started off as a small, organised gathering of passionate Sika hunters, who held a local competition for the best Sika heads taken...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 2, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
Lake Ōkataina, a significant and popular trout fishing spot, will be closed for boating and fishing for a month, from 1 to 31 October, as part of a precautionary approach to reduce the risk of spread from the freshwater gold clam. The announcement came days before the...
by Shannon Williams | Oct 2, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Australasian climate authority Bureau of Meteorology declared El Niño events were officially underway on 19 September. The declaration was made after three of the four criteria were met, including a sustained response in the atmospheric circulation above the tropical...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 21, 2023 | Book reviews
Pick of the month Greatest Walks of the WorldStuart Butler and Mary Caperton MortonExisle Publishing$34.99 An indispensable guide for walkers, hikers, and trekkers – and equally appealing to the armchair travellers among us – Greatest Walks of the World is a visual...
by Ben Hope | Sep 21, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Ever been walking down the street past a pie shop when a delightful, tempting aroma makes you consider homing in on the source? Welcome to the principle behind using berley to attract snapper. The pie shop aroma is akin to using berley to lure snapper in on your...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 11, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
New Zealand’s largest outdoor and hunting trade expo, the Sika Show, is celebrating its remarkable 30-year milestone this year. The event has grown from its humble origins to become a diverse and exciting gathering, attracting a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts....
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 11, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
Elevate your culinary game with these recipes, courtesy of WithWild, celebrating the rich and succulent flavours of wapiti WithWild Fiordland Wapiti Mince Taco Taco nights gets a gourmet update Feeds: 4 Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients 400g WithWild Wapiti mince Corn...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 11, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Hunting
Innovative organisation WithWild is ticking boxes in the conservation, sustainability, and culinary spaces, acknowledging that the introduced wapiti found in the Fiordland National Park is a valuable food source. The organisation was founded in 2020 after the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Sep 11, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
This month, we delve into the world of WithWild, an innovative organisation that’s ticking boxes in the conservation, sustainability, and culinary spaces. Founded in 2020 by a group of like-minded individuals, WithWild was born with the intention of honouring...
