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by 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 trout especially due to spawn May or June can get quite skittery, chasing each other … Continue reading
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Special 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 it courted wealthy overseas interests. “Who Owns Aotearoa? CAFCA’s Key Facts A Reality Check To … Continue reading
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March 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 on my childhood, fishing was everything. My wonderful childhood on the water was cut off—temporarily, … Continue reading
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Salmon 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 and promised to review the ”evolving event” and take remedial action, according to ABC News’ … Continue reading
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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 described as a warm feel-good, at times personal book. Production is not ostentatious or visually … Continue reading
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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 overly heavy emphasis on economic growth. Dr Lucy Stewart, Co-President, New Zealand Association of Scientists, said … Continue reading
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“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 book can be purchased from https://www.patagonia.co.nz/collections/books or through a local bookseller. New Zealand is no … Continue reading
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Book 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 to begin a relationship with Nature is challenging today with so many negative distractions by … Continue reading
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“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 an autobiography of Sir Graeme Dingle’s life but it is more than just that. It … Continue reading
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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 National Parks and other conservation land. “I am disgusted they would even contemplate it,” said … Continue reading
