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- Fish and Game “Sidelined” by Government “Reform” Moves
Special Report 7 July, 2025 Changes announced to Fish & Game this morning are another move in the Coalition Government’s handover of power to intensive … Continue reading - Salmon are incompatible with intensive irrigationDoes James Meager’s rush to take over Fish and Game stem from the Coalition Government’s realisation that irrigation and healthy salmonid fisheries are incompatible? … Continue reading
- Latest Government effort to “reform” Fish and Game is umpteenth state attempt at hostile takeoverOpinion by Tony Orman For well over a century successive governments have tried to take over the administration of trout and salmon … Continue reading
- Fish and Game – The Good, the Bad and the UglyAn Opinion Piece by Rex N. Gibson Most anglers and Game Bird Shooters are now aware of Government plans for reform in the Fish and … Continue reading
- The Demise of Freshwater Ecology Studies at Massey UniversityOpinion piece, Dr Peter Trolove, NZFFA executive member I was shocked to learn that Massey University would no longer be offering courses in freshwater … Continue reading
- “What would you say if the government banned salmon and trout from New Zealand’s freshwater?”This was the opening question from the newly anointed Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager to myself, (and our president), during a Zoom select committee … Continue reading
- Post-Flood a Good Time for TroutFly Fishing High Murky Water by Ben Hope Yes, you can still catch fish when rivers have just had a good flood. Fish gotta eat … Continue reading
- Government Freshwater Moves Mean More Pollution and More Power to Commercial CorporatesSpecial Report Freshwater campaigners are saying “don’t be fooled” by the Coalition Government’s rhetoric in today’s freshwater policy announcement. What it really means for New … Continue reading
- Economic and Environmental Vandalism as Foreign Corporates Convert Farms to ForestsPress Releases – CAFCA New Zealand’s commitment to the flawed Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is causing environmental, economic and social damage as foreign companies buy … Continue reading
- Iceland’s Salmon Farming Industry heads to CourtsFrom Oceanographic Magazine Website Salmon farming in Iceland looks to be headed for courts reports the website Oceanographic magazine. One of the country’s two largest … Continue reading
- The Fulton Formula for Condition of Troutby Rex Gibson We often hear the expression “That’s a good fish”. But is it really? There are recognised measurements that give an angler the … Continue reading
- Salmon Farming Impact in ScotlandThis is an extract from an article by Brendon Montague recently published on the UK website of “The Ecologist”. He interviewed three friends who moved … Continue reading
- Book on Trees by Talented artist Writer is for Kids – and AdultsBook Review: “The Living Tree – a New Zealand Habitat” by Dave Gunson, published by Bateman books. Price $24.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman. I’ve often advocated … Continue reading
- Back in 2016, Visiting Anglers Sounded Warning Bellsby Tony Orman The decline in New Zealand’s trout and salmon fishing has hit the headlines in recent years particularly as regards the Rakaia River … Continue reading
- High water – Time for Streamer Flyby “Trutta” Winters approaching or is it here? Either way now is a good time to keep a few streamer flies like the Woolly Bugger … Continue reading
- Cherry Picking or Full Coverage?Which approach will put the most fish in your net? by Domenick Swentosky Abridged from “Hatch” magazine, U.S. I sat atop an overbuilt picnic table in … Continue reading
- In U.S. Judge Thwarts Trumps Plan for Fast-Track Fish Farms.From “Hatch” magazine, U. S. “Advocates for marine health say aquaculture has no place in US ocean waters.” President Donald Trump’s first-term push to open … Continue reading
- New Health and Safety Laws on Public Access Win for Common-senseSpecial Report New Health and Safety rules around public access to the countryside – and public lands – announced recently by Workplace Relations and Safety Minister … Continue reading
- North Canterbury Fish and Game Oblivious to Collapsing Freshwater Fisheries?For immediate release 8 April 2025 North Canterbury Fish and Game fails to admit the main reasons for the declining state of the region’s … Continue reading
- A “Down and Dirty” Nymph With a Royal NameFrom “Hatch” magazine US by Chris Hunt (Abridged) Like most fly fishers, I have many mentors who have helped me as I’ve pursued the craft … Continue reading
- Disease Spread from Fish FarmsOpinion by Dr Peter D. Trolove BVSc MSc (Aquatic Veterinary Studies) MBA A recent report from Tasmania was as follows:- “In 2024, collaboration between the … Continue reading
- (no title)Water Degradation Crisis Needs Action says Ngāi Tahu Special Report The on-going degradation of water i.e. rivers, streams and lakes is now so critical across … Continue reading
- The Decline of ConservationOpinion by David Round, a sixth generation South Islander and committed conservationist, is an author, a constitutional and Treaty expert and a former law lecturer … Continue reading
- Adapt to Autumn Flyfishingby Ben Hope Autumn’s a time to consider the season for fishing and hooking a fish or two can be quite different from summer. Brown … Continue reading
- “Relentless” Foreign Takeover of NZ – CAFCASpecial report Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) has released figures on recent foreign investment into New Zealand following government’s recent Investment Summit where … Continue reading
- Five Tips for Teaching Kids How to Fly FishMarch 3, 2025 By: Heather Harkavy Abridged from “MidCurrent” I have been fly fishing with my dad since I was a little rug rat. When I reflect … Continue reading
- Tasmania Salmon Farms Apologise for Fish DeathsSalmon Tasmania, the industry’s peak body, has apologised for the impact of “unprecedented mortality event” involving mass salmon deaths and fatty globules on Tasmanian beaches … Continue reading
- Book – Habitat Not Hatcheries Vital in Freshwater Fishery ManagementReview by Tony Orman I’ve just read an extremely enjoyable and engaging book, “Headwaters” by Dylan Tomine and published by Patagonia. The book is best … Continue reading
- Government’s Science Sector Reforms Ignore Environment?Special Report Changes to New Zealand’s science sector announced by Prime Minister Chris Luxon seem to have left scientists uncertain with concern over the … Continue reading
- There’s a Strong Urgent Message About Forests in New Book“A Forest Journey” subtitled “The Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilisation” by John Perlin.” Published by Patagonia Books reviewed by Tony Orman. The … Continue reading
