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by Tony Orman Potton and Burton have a well deserved reputation for publishing quality books of exceptional quality. Happily for outdoor-minded Kiwis the publishers’ subjects invariably focus strongly on the outdoors and environment. Three new publications, all very impressive publications … Continue reading
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by Dr. Peter Trolove President NZ Federation Freshwater Anglers Introduction:- Stokell’s Smelt has been in serious decline for a number of years now. Dr Peter Trolove has degrees in both Veterinary Science and Aquaculture and has been drawn attention to environmental issues around Canterbury’s … Continue reading
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by Tony Orman Fish and Game NZ has come out opposed to trout farming says a front page article by Amber Allot in this morning’s “Press”.The article said “Kiwi anglers are asking the Government to do more research before deciding … Continue reading
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With apologies to The King’s Breakfast by A.A. Milne by Peter Trolove An angler went a fishing, his day became a frown With plants and toxic algae up and water levels down In his search for missing fish as the … Continue reading
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Opinion by Tony Orman Satellite imagery carried out by the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council reveals hundreds of thousands of tonnes of sediment in some of our major rivers and spewing out 20 kilometres offshore following the region’s recent storm. … Continue reading
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Opinion by James Speedy Should a government be boss? Should government tell the people what to do? Or should the elected body do as the voter people want them to do? If you believe the government should be humble and … Continue reading
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Further nitrate testing of water in Canterbury streams and rivers continues to reveal an alarming and deteriorating situation that demands urgent and immediate action says the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers (NZFFA). NZFFA carried out nitrate testing a few … Continue reading
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UK actor Geoffrey Palmer greatly loved for his film and tv roles roles in such sitcoms as Butterflies, As Time Goes By and The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, has died aged 93 A reserved man, he usually remained … Continue reading
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Book Review: “Where Is it? – a Wildlife Hunt for Kiwi Kids” by Ned Barraud, published by Potton and Burton, price $19.99 Ned Barraud — author and illustrator — has done a great job in this book which depicts the … Continue reading
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An Opinion by Michael Charity After reading Rupert Pye’s comments here’s some quick, random thoughts on the new cabinet of the Labour Government. It is a very interesting and very different lineup than anything previous. It is very diverse, reflecting … Continue reading
