by F&O NEWS DESK | May 2, 2024 | Archive, Editor's pick
The recent introduction of the Fast-track Approvals Bill has stirred up controversy, with many saying that it will weaken environmental safeguards. The proposed fast-track regime gives three ministers – Minister for Infrastructure Chris Bishop, Minister for Transport...
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 F&O NEWS DESK | Jan 8, 2024 | Archive, Editor's pick
This summer, a new campaign is being aimed at encouraging Kiwis to wear life jackets. 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...
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 | Nov 3, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
In early October, the (then) government announced six new marine reserves in the South Island after a decade in making. While the news was met with enthusiasm from the Green Party and conservation group Forest & Bird, it raised concerns among recreational fishers,...
