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- Book – Habitat Not Hatcheries Vital in Freshwater Fishery Management
Review 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
- Book Invites Kids to Start Tuning in with NatureBook Review: “Play Wild: Nature Craft Projects for Tamariki” by Rachel Clare. Published by Bateman Books. Price $29.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman. Getting kids outdoors … Continue reading
- More than an Autobiography; a Plea to Help Struggling NZ’s Youth by Way of Outdoors“The Promise on One Tree Hill” by Sir Graeme Dingle, published by Bateman books, price $49.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman. This 400 page book is … Continue reading
- DoC Charging New Zealand Public Access Fees to Public Land “Senseless”Press release The NZ Outdoors and Freedom Party is appalled that DoC wants to charge New Zealanders parking and any other access fees to visit … Continue reading
- Access Fees for Kiwi People to Outdoors Proposed by GovernmentSpecial Report Will New Zealanders have to pay access fees to go tramping, trout fishing, deerstalking or bird watching or other outdoor recreation on their … Continue reading
- Salmon Farming – A Dream or Nightmare?by Ben Hope Current Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is an unlimited fan for fish farming. Just the other day, he named fish farming to … Continue reading
- Minutes from October’s AGMplease note until ratified, these are purely DRAFT Minutes To Trout Fishing Clubs and MembersMinutes from the Annual General MeetingOctober 2024 Hi, Casey Cravens here, … Continue reading
- New Trout Fly Fishing Book Oozes with Innovative IdeasBook Review: “Art of Fly Fishing” by Alan Simmons, published by Sunset Hunter Publications, price $30 plus GST plus $10 postage and handling. – total … Continue reading
- Leading scientists demand salmon ban in Tasmania’s Macquarie HarbourReproduced courtesy of Dallas Beaufort: Mathew Denholm The Australian October 23, 2024 Some of the nation’s most eminent scientists have told Tanya Plibersek salmon farming … Continue reading
- The Fast-track Bill: the Good, the Bad and the ClumsyThe 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
