by Shannon Williams | Sep 5, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Marine protection areas in the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana will almost triple under the new proposed legislation announced by the Government. The Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill includes 19 new marine protection areas, increasing coverage within the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 16, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features
This Father’s Day, gift the father figure in your life something in a box that’s a bit outside of the box. We’ve put together a collection of goodies for some inspiration. Stay warm Treat Dad to the warmth and versatility of wool with this Swanndri Kaituna...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 16, 2023 | Book reviews
Pick of the month Eat Up New Zealand:the bach editionAl BrownAllen & Unwin$49.99 Indulge in the ultimate culinary experience with Al Brown’s revised edition of the iconic Eat Up New Zealand, where the chef and writer includes new recipes aimed at easy bach living...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 8, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features
For many Kiwi families, exploring Aotearoa and embracing its nature (even if it’s just for a few hours) is perhaps one of the best ways to encourage kids to unplug from ‘screen life’. Taupō -based dad Chris Bain fully embraces this ethos. In the last issue, we...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 4, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
In this newest issue of Fishing & Outdoors, we take an in-depth look at the Eastern Whio Link – a hunter- and angler-led conservation initiative in Gisborne that’s the first project to be supported by the CarbonZ biodiversity credit scheme. Plus, National...
by Shannon Williams | Aug 3, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing, Hunting
A hunter and angler-led conservation initiative in Gisborne is the first project to be supported by the CarbonZ biodiversity credit scheme. The Eastern Whio Link – a group of hunters, anglers, and farmers dedicated to looking after the endangered whio (blue duck)...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 3, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
The stakes are higher this year at Forest & Bird’s annual competition with the conservation organisation seeking the Bird of the Century to mark its 100th-year celebrations. There are 75 bird species in this year’s competition, including five extinct...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 2, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
Hunters across Aotearoa will be able to participate in the National Wild Goat Hunting Competition, a joint initiative by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA). The competition kicked off on 1 August and will continue...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Aug 2, 2023 | News
The hunting and fishing community is welcoming the National Party’s recently unveiled plan, which promises to bolster the interests of recreational hunters and anglers across New Zealand. The policy, presented in July by the party’s hunting and fishing spokesperson,...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 13, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
Many visitor sites across the North Island have now reopened after months of inspections and repair work in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle and other storms, the Department of Conservation said. The extreme weather events earlier this year caused widespread damage...
