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- The Fast-track Bill: the Good, the Bad and the Clumsy
The Fast-Track Approvals Bill has faced significant opposition for various reasons by Gary Taylor and Shay Schlaepfer (Environmental Defence Society) Comment: The Government’s u-turn in August … Continue reading - How to Save Our Freshwater with PoliticsOpinion by Paul Revere Fresh water is a precious natural resource that belongs to all the people.It is also a valuable “commodity” that some people would … Continue reading
- Canterbury Nitrate Pollution of Drinking Water Worsens as Authorities FailBelow is a summary of a paper by scientists Marnie Prickett, a Research Fellow in the Department of Public Health, University of Otago and fellow … Continue reading
- Robert Traver’s Beautiful Words about Trout FishingA Classic Trout-fishing Quote I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful and hate … Continue reading
- Presentation is Ultra-Importantby Tony Orman In my job as a farming journalist, I attended many field days aimed at making farmers more efficient. Two things struck me … Continue reading
- CAFCA’s “Watchdog” CartoonEditor’s note:- “Foreign Control Watchdog” is the bulletin of CAFCA, a watch dog lobby group on foreign intrusion into NZ’s economy and environment. CAFCA deserves … Continue reading
- Fast Track Approvals Bill “Backward Facing Policy says CAFCASharon Murdoch did this cartoon in The Press Wednesday. Sir Geoffery Palmer has a good article on the same theme on NEWSROOM PRO today. Perhaps … Continue reading
- Fast Track Approvals Bill “Backward Facing Policy says CAFCASpecial Report “Campaign Against Foreign control of Aotearoa” common known as CAFCA, has termed the government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill as Backward Facing Policy. Writing … Continue reading
- Economic Group Want More Commercial Pine Forests —But.Special Report Some economists are wanting more commercial pine forests and more planting of pines for carbon credits. And they are claiming that rivers and … Continue reading
- ECan’s consent application to spray Canterbury’s surface waters with agrichemicals puts cost before the environment.Least cost river works take priority over biodiversity Introduction In response to a submission against Ecan’s application by the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers, … Continue reading
- Do You Care About Tomorrow?Opinion by Tony Orman Should a government dictate to the public or should the people tell the government what to do? If you believe … Continue reading
- Help Shape Angling HeritageOpinion by Ian Cole This year Fish & Game councils around New Zealand will hold their triennial elections. Ian Cole, who has been an … Continue reading
- New Book on New Zealand’s Freshwater (Rivers) CrisisBook Review ”The Fight for Freshwater – a memoir” by Mike Joy, published by Bridget Williams Books, price $39.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman. by Tony Orman … Continue reading
- Yes! We Have to Get Serious About NitratesBy Dr. Peter Trolove immediate past president NZ Federation Freshwater Anglers An opinion piece in the “FARMERS WEEKLY” July 8, 2024 by Gord Stewart, a … Continue reading
- Water Management Must Improve, says NZFFASpecial report Christchurch, 28 June 2024— New Zealand’s freshwater management needs to improve at both the national and local level, says the New Zealand Federation of … Continue reading
- Fast-track legislation: DOC’s OIA refusal was unlawful – OmbudsmanRadio NZ report (abridged) The Department of Conservation acted unlawfully by refusing an OIA request for information on new fast-track legislation, the Ombudsman has ruled. … Continue reading
- Does New Zealand Need a Constitution.Opinion by Andi Cockroft, Chairman CORANZ Inheriting the British governmental style, GodZone relies on “common law” as a backstop to judicial thinking. Common law acts … Continue reading
- The War on Nature is a War on our Freshwater and Public Fisheries.Opinion by Ken Sims, NZFFA life member 16 June 2024. The current coalition Government’s legislative agenda, much of which is seen as an attack on … Continue reading
- What are Effects of Fluoride in Rotorua’s Town Water Supply?By Alan Simmons The Rotorua Council is considering a directive from the Health Department to add fluoride to Rotorua’s water supply. Some Councillors … Continue reading
- Fast Track Bill Threatens Democracy and Environment Says NZFFASpecial Report A nationwide sports fishing and environmental advocacy, the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers has told a parliamentary select committee that the Fast … Continue reading
- North Canterbury F&G Managing the Story on behalf of Manawa Energy?https://www.thepress.co.nz/environment/350292861/race-against-time-save-fish-high-country Intrigued by this article, on Tuesday 5th June, I drove up to the head of Lake Coleridge to have a look for myself. Sure … Continue reading
- Horizon Poll Shows National Voters Worry About Fast Track BillThere is widespread public concern about the Fast Track Approvals Bill being pushed by the coalition government’s two cabinet ministers Shane Jones and Chris Bishop. … Continue reading
- Inspiration Book on Fighting for the EnvironmentBook Review “Environmental Defenders – Fighting for our Natural World” by Raewyn Peart Price $79.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman This beautifully produced book published by … Continue reading
- Angling-Conservation Group Sees Fast Track Bill as UndemocraticSpecial Report A national angling conservation group opposes the government’s proposed legislation for fast track approvals for development projects. Principal reasons for the opposition … Continue reading
- Last ChanceToday is your last opportunity to make a submission on the proposed Fast-Track Approvals Bill. It doesn’t matter what your views are, just make your … Continue reading
- Book on Foraging an Intriguing Wealth of InformationBook Review: “Foraging New Zealand” by Peter Langland’s. Published by Penguin, price $50.00 Reviewed by Tony Orman “Foraging New Zealand” by Canterbury’s Peter Langlands … Continue reading
- Government Proposals Will Worsen NZ’s freshwater crisisSpecial report In December 2023, fifty-one (51) freshwater experts, along with national and regional leaders on freshwater issues and restoration, published an open letter to … Continue reading
- It is Not Just About Irrigationby Dr. Peter Trolove NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers executive member The Environmental Law Initiative ELI has met with success in seeking a judicial … Continue reading
- High Court Rules ECan Acted Illegally Giving Green Light for IrrigationThe High Court has told Environment Canterbury (ECan) to reconsider its decision that allows nitrates and to other pollutants from irrigated dairy farms into the … Continue reading
- Eel Deaths in Southland Stream InvestigationIn February,, almost 3,000 eels were found dead in the Low Burn Stream, a tributary of the Mataura River. Environment Southland began an investigation which … Continue reading
