Author Archives: Tony

Five Tips for Teaching Kids How to Fly Fish

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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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Tasmania Salmon Farms Apologise for Fish Deaths

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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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Book – Habitat Not Hatcheries Vital in Freshwater Fishery Management

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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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Government’s Science Sector Reforms Ignore Environment?

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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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There’s a Strong Urgent Message About Forests in New Book

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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 Invites Kids to Start Tuning in with Nature

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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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More than an Autobiography; a Plea to Help Struggling NZ’s Youth by Way of Outdoors

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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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DoC Charging New Zealand Public Access Fees to Public Land “Senseless”

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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

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Access Fees for Kiwi People to Outdoors Proposed by Government

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Special Report Will New Zealanders have to pay access fees to go tramping, trout fishing, deerstalking or bird watching or other outdoor recreation on their national parks and public conservation lands? That is the proposal being floated by government, i.e. … Continue reading

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Salmon Farming – A Dream or Nightmare?

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by Ben Hope   Current Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is an unlimited fan for fish farming. Just the other day, he named fish farming to the front line for investment opportunities between New Zealand and Thailand.  Jones was on a … Continue reading

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