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The Government’s long anticipated action plan for healthy waterways, released on 28 May 2020, failed to deal with the deteriorated state the public’s rivers and streams and general water resource says the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers. Federation president … Continue reading
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The Government’s recently announced freshwater reforms are a masterclass in rhetoric over substance, says a trout and salmon fishing advocacy, the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers. The widely held view is that while Government listened to the science, acted … Continue reading
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From “Fly Dreamers” USA The Corona crisis is a threat to the Blue Heart of Europe – the unique Balkan rivers. While Europe is in lockdown, investors are increasingly taking advantage of the unusual situation to build controversial hydropower projects in … Continue reading
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by Dave Witherow An article by a former NZ Fish and Game Councillor Tom O’Connor appeared in some Fairfax papers. O’Connor’s article can be seen at:- https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/121437761/time-for-change-for-fish-and-game. This article is by Dave Witherow, also a former NZ Fish and Game councillor, in … Continue reading
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by “Hare’s Ear” Author of trout fishing books in the 1950s, the late George Ferris of Christchurch, described Canterbury’s Selwyn River, in its hey-day, as being regarded as “the best brown trout river in the Dominion.” Sadly, this is … Continue reading
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What has happened to the 2017 promises by the Labour, Greens and NZ First parties – now forming government – to tangibly start the task of cleaning up the public’s waterways after decades of neglect? That’s the question two prominent … Continue reading
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Book Review “Duped – The True Story behind Predator Free New Zealand” by Les Kelly. Self published. Available from predatorfreenz@gmail.com, Price $25 plus postage i.e.$29.50 for urban delivery or $33.50 for rural delivery. Reviewed by Tony Orman Marlborough conservationist Les Kelly … Continue reading
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A former president of the Professional Fishing Guides Association sees the proposal to review Fish and Game as an opportunity to effect positive change. “It would be wise to see what the Department of Conservation has in the way of plans … Continue reading
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A major trout and salmon fishing advocacy has expressed strong support for Fish and Game NZ which the Minister of Conservation and Department of Conservation propose a review of. New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers president Peter Trolove of Canterbury … Continue reading
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After 25 March 2020 it appears that all you are likely to catch if you venture out is Covid-19. It was an interesting season. Fish and Game still struggle to solve the salmon crisis. The National Salmon Committee and both … Continue reading
