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New Book on New Zealand’s Freshwater (Rivers) Crisis

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Book 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 Trout need rivers with fresh, flowing water so the two are closely dependent in the … Continue reading

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Yes! We Have to Get Serious About Nitrates

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By Dr. Peter Trolove immediate past president NZ Federation Freshwater Anglers An opinion piece in the “FARMERS WEEKLY” July 8, 2024 by Gord Stewart, a sustainability consultant  was titled “We have to get serious about nitrates” in which he wrote … Continue reading

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Water Management Must Improve, says NZFFA

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Special 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 Freshwater Anglers (NZFFA).  Current legislation to weaken environmental standards threatens both our international reputation and … Continue reading

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Fast-track legislation: DOC’s OIA refusal was unlawful – Ombudsman

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Radio 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. Peter Boshier’s decision – which followed a complaint by Forest and Bird – found the … Continue reading

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The War on Nature is a War on our Freshwater and Public Fisheries.

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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 or regression of our environmental standards, has been described as a multi-headed hydra. A number … Continue reading

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What are Effects of Fluoride in Rotorua’s Town Water Supply?

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By Alan Simmons      The Rotorua Council is considering a directive from the Health Department to add fluoride to Rotorua’s water supply.  Some Councillors and many of the public are opposing this.  As councils countrywide ramp up the addition … Continue reading

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Fast Track Bill Threatens Democracy and Environment Says NZFFA

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Special Report A nationwide sports fishing and environmental advocacy, the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers has told a parliamentary select committee that the Fast Track Approvals Bill threatens both New Zealand’s  environment and democracy. “ We strongly oppose the … Continue reading

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Horizon Poll Shows National Voters Worry About Fast Track Bill

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There 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. According to an article by Greenpeace, that concern has spread to many who voted National … Continue reading

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Inspiration Book on Fighting for the Environment

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Book Review “Environmental Defenders – Fighting for our Natural World” by Raewyn Peart Price $79.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman This beautifully produced book published by Bateman Books, runs to 368 pages with a liberal sprinkling of excellent photos and tells … Continue reading

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Angling-Conservation Group Sees Fast Track Bill as Undemocratic

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Special Report   A national angling conservation group opposes the government’s proposed legislation for fast track approvals for development projects. Principal reasons for the opposition are the loss of the public’s democratic right to have “a fair say” and the … Continue reading

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