by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 2, 2024 | Editor's pick, News
Fishing company Sealord has confirmed its purchase of Independent Fisheries, following clearance from the Commerce Commission and consent from the Overseas Investment Office. Sealord entered into an agreement to buy the Christchurch-based business last year. The...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 2, 2024 | Archive, Editor's pick
Three mates from Tauranga (pictured above, from left: Scott Clark, Jackson Currie, and Todd Morris) have developed a new social media app aiming to connect skippers with new fishing buddies. Named Fishily, the app was launched globally on 1 February 2024 and has since...
by Shannon Williams | Apr 2, 2024 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
Neighbours Todd Morris and Scott Clarke, along with local software engineer Jackson Currie, have launched Fishily, which links anglers with boat owners who are keen to make new friends on the water. The idea came about after Todd and Scott chatted at a barbecue about...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 27, 2024 | Editor's pick, Features
Commemorating a century-long commitment to conservation, Forest & Bird and BLUNT have collaborated to unveil two new limited-edition umbrella designs that capture the essence of Aotearoa New Zealand. Rachel Walker and Erin Forsyth are the two Kiwi artists behind...
by Shannon Williams | Mar 4, 2024 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing, Hunting
In a world where outdoor activities, such as fishing, hunting, and boating are often stereotyped as male-dominated pursuits, Isabell Zitzelsberger, a passionate advocate for breaking gender barriers, decided it was time for a change. In 2012, Isabell and her partner...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 4, 2024 | Archive, Editor's pick
In a world where outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and boating are often seen as male-dominated, Isabell Zitzelsberger is leading a charge for change, reshaping the narrative through Wild Chix – a series of seminars aimed at empowering women in the...
