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- Water Management Must Improve, says NZFFASpecial report Christchurch, 28 June 2024— New Zealand’s freshwater management needs to improve at both the national and local level, says the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers (NZFFA). Current legislation … Continue reading
- Fast-track legislation: DOC’s OIA refusal was unlawful – OmbudsmanRadio NZ report (abridged) The Department of Conservation acted unlawfully by refusing an OIA request for information on new fast-track legislation, the Ombudsman has ruled. Peter Boshier’s decision – which … Continue reading
- Does New Zealand Need a Constitution.Opinion by Andi Cockroft, Chairman CORANZ Inheriting the British governmental style, GodZone relies on “common law” as a backstop to judicial thinking. Common law acts as a precedent-setting set of … Continue reading
- The War on Nature is a War on our Freshwater and Public Fisheries.Opinion by Ken Sims, NZFFA life member 16 June 2024. The current coalition Government’s legislative agenda, much of which is seen as an attack on or regression of our environmental … Continue reading
- What are Effects of Fluoride in Rotorua’s Town Water Supply?By Alan Simmons The Rotorua Council is considering a directive from the Health Department to add fluoride to Rotorua’s water supply. Some Councillors and many of the public … Continue reading
- Fast Track Bill Threatens Democracy and Environment Says NZFFASpecial Report A nationwide sports fishing and environmental advocacy, the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers has told a parliamentary select committee that the Fast Track Approvals Bill threatens both … Continue reading
- Horizon Poll Shows National Voters Worry About Fast Track BillThere is widespread public concern about the Fast Track Approvals Bill being pushed by the coalition government’s two cabinet ministers Shane Jones and Chris Bishop. According to an article by … Continue reading
- Inspiration Book on Fighting for the EnvironmentBook Review “Environmental Defenders – Fighting for our Natural World” by Raewyn Peart Price $79.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman This beautifully produced book published by Bateman Books, runs to 368 … Continue reading
- Angling-Conservation Group Sees Fast Track Bill as UndemocraticSpecial Report A national angling conservation group opposes the government’s proposed legislation for fast track approvals for development projects. Principal reasons for the opposition are the loss of the … Continue reading
- Book on Foraging an Intriguing Wealth of InformationBook Review: “Foraging New Zealand” by Peter Langland’s. Published by Penguin, price $50.00 Reviewed by Tony Orman “Foraging New Zealand” by Canterbury’s Peter Langlands is a meticulously researched guide … Continue reading
- Government Proposals Will Worsen NZ’s freshwater crisisSpecial report In December 2023, fifty-one (51) freshwater experts, along with national and regional leaders on freshwater issues and restoration, published an open letter to the newly elected Prime Minister … Continue reading
- It is Not Just About Irrigationby Dr. Peter Trolove NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers executive member The Environmental Law Initiative ELI has met with success in seeking a judicial review of the Environment Canterbury … Continue reading
- High Court Rules ECan Acted Illegally Giving Green Light for IrrigationThe High Court has told Environment Canterbury (ECan) to reconsider its decision that allows nitrates and to other pollutants from irrigated dairy farms into the aquifer and rivers and streams. … Continue reading
- Eel Deaths in Southland Stream InvestigationIn February,, almost 3,000 eels were found dead in the Low Burn Stream, a tributary of the Mataura River. Environment Southland began an investigation which revealed a poison the waterway. … Continue reading
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