by F&O NEWS DESK | Feb 5, 2024 | Editor's pick, Features
After years of working in the camping and outdoors industry, I was well aware of the Oztent products and the reputation the brand holds in the marketplace. A quick trip to Stony Bay in the Coromandel turned out to be more than a test for this cleverly designed tent,...
by Tony Orman | Feb 5, 2024 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
There’s been a good number of days this summer where the temperature has reached 30 degrees. During the daylight hours, either side of midday, on such sweltering days, you feel like seeking the coolest place and just hunkering down until the evening. Fish are no...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Feb 5, 2024 | Editor's pick, Features
Waikato farmer Adam Thompson can recall the moment he was sure he was on the right career path.“I was given a Father’s Day card by my daughter, inside which she had described what I do for a living,” he says. “I could imagine a time when my kids would have said, ‘my...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Dec 19, 2023 | Editor's pick, Features
This Christmas, wrap up the spirit of adventure. In our gift guide this year, we’ve curated an assortment of presents that will (hopefully) cater to the anglers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts in your life. Spread the joy! Stoked towlies The perfect summer (or...
by Tony Orman | Dec 19, 2023 | Features, Fishing
Fishing, fundamentally, is a sport and a source of fun and relaxation where the mindset becomes the key to unlocking angling success. Similar to the top goal kickers in rugby or the precision of professional golfers, fishing also demands a strong mental approach. It’s...
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...
