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by Ben Hope Government moves with discussion documents and legislation passed in late December strongly suggests public estate in conservation land will be put up for sale to the highest bidder. A paper “Modernising Conservation Land Management” proposals said that … Continue reading
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special report A recently released paper commissioned by Gisborne environmental group Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti, says the economic contribution of the commercial forestry industry has been considerably exaggerated by the industry’s supporters. However reaction from the commercial forestry sector via the NZ … Continue reading
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by Editorial Staff of “Salmon Business” Tasmanian salmon mortalities rose in 2025 amid higher water temperatures At least four million Atlantic salmon died prematurely at Tasmanian fish farms in 2025, according to data published by the state’s Environmental Protection Authority. … Continue reading
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by Tony Orman Good, clean habitat is vital in the task of restoring ailing salmon and trout fisheries in the eastern South Island says a former North Canterbury Fish and Game councillor Don Lorking in his submission to the council. … Continue reading
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Compiled from various sources including National Geographic In the early 2000s, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists in the USA discovered that at least 60 percent of coho salmon in Seattle’s urban waters died before they had a chance to spawn, … Continue reading
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by “March Brown” There are two windfalls of territorial insects to keep an eye out for because trout will be looking eagerly for them too. In summer, willows get blighted by small red blisters on the leaves, the blisters being … Continue reading
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by Tony Orman John and Marcia are an American fly fishing couple who took fishing on several of their visits to New Zealand. It was John who introduced me to Dr R.F Gumperson and Gumperson’s Law. For those unacquainted with … Continue reading
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From “Salmon Business” 5 January 2026 by Editorial Staff Mowi reports 24,696 salmon deaths at Newfoundland farm in December. Mowi has reported the deaths of 24,696 Atlantic salmon at its Friar Cove site on the south coast of Newfoundland, a figure … Continue reading
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by Tony Orman As a schoolboy I cut my trout fishing teeth by using artificial spinning lures in the early 1950s – over 60 years ago! We used minnows mostly the Devon in gold or silver and the Willesden pattern, … Continue reading
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by Ben Hope I came across this simple nymph pattern on a US site. It should be ideal for Taupo rivers this autumn and winter. Are the red beads available? Try “The Fly Shop” at Methven, an excellent mail order business. … Continue reading
