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Great Wildlife learning Book for Kids

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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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Reflections on PM’s New Cabinet

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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

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Jacinda’s Cabinet’ Curate’s Egg

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A political comment by Rupert Pye A curate’s egg is something that is partly good and partly bad. The saying can be traced back to a cartoon published in “Punch” magazine issue November 9, 1895, drawn by George du Maurier.  … Continue reading

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I Went in For Trout Fishing

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Tony Orman came across this delightful article in a 1939 “NZ Fishing and Shooting Gazette” magazine. He has abridged it and hopefully he says without detracting from its quality and subtle humour. Many a true word is said in jest” as the saying goes. The author was … Continue reading

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Stop Selectively Branding “Exotic” Species As Evil

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An Opinion by John McNab For decades now New Zealand has been afflicted with a phobia that decrees all introduced species are evil.  It’s a paranoia that is unrealistic and reeks selective hypocrisy. Even the farming industry has been afflicted. … Continue reading

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What is a “Native Species?” – a Feral Stray Australian?

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An Ecological Opinion by Rex Gibson Many of  the environmental concerns of farmers and outdoor recreationists hinge around the preoccupation of DOC, Regional and District councils, and other agencies, in preserving “native species” (often at the expense of acclimatised/exotic species), … Continue reading

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Survey Shows Women Like Husbands to Go Fishing But for Different Reasons

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By “March Brown” There’s enough cobbly-wobbly advice given to wives of trout fishermen but a survey has now shown why wives don’t need any advice. After all the Prime Minister is a woman Does she need advice? Better not answer … Continue reading

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Fiordland Fly Fishing Ballot Aims to Control Crowds

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A new balloting system is being implemented on two Fiordland Rivers in an effort to avoid over-crowding. The season on the  Clinton and Worsley Rivers are due to open November 1 and anglers have to apply for and be granted … Continue reading

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The Last Generation of Trout Anglers

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An abridged article from USA’s “Hatch “ magazine ‘on-line’ by Chris Hunt of USA’s ‘Trout Unlimited’ Scientists the world over have gushed enough terrifying data on the perils that accompany human-induced climate change over the last decade to where many … Continue reading

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Some Thoughts on Spin Fishing

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by Ben Hope Contrary to the opinion of some puritan piscatorial souls that spinning is “chuck and chance”, it is quite skilful and demands a studied approach. Many  spin anglers fish across and downstream letting the lure swing around as … Continue reading

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