- The Art of Influencing Crucial Decision MakingSubtitle:-Influencing Policy/Proposals at Conception by Infiltration An opinion by Tony Orman – intended to promote discussion and political action April, 2022 Most advocacies and lobby groups seem to ignore getting … Continue reading
- Public Access to Conservation Lands Under Threat?by John Porter This is an abridged version from Waikanae Watch site The public’s conservation estate is being readied for control by Maori radicals says John Porter writing for Waikanae … Continue reading
- Politics and the Environment – Cause and EffectOpinion by John B Henderson The late John B Henderson was national president of the NZ Deerstalkers Association. He wrote many editorials in NZDA’s magazine “NZ Wildlife”. In this editorial … Continue reading
- Two Wildlife Books To Delight and Educate KidsNature’s Alphabet – A New Zealand Nature Trail by Andrew Crowe, illustrated by Dave Gunson. Published by Bateman Books. Price $21.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman. It’s more important than … Continue reading
- Eroding the Rakaia River’s Lawful Protection Branded “Unacceptable”Special Report The protection status by way of the long-standing Water Conservation Order (WCO) for the Rakaia River is being eroded by efforts by Trustpower and Environment Canterbury says the … Continue reading
- Outdoor Groups Urge a “New Look’ for DoCSpecial Report Some outdoor recreation-conservation groups are calling for a revision of the Department of Conservation priorities and targets following a recent National Radio interview with the department’s newly appointed … Continue reading
- Access- The Need for “Three Little Words” Languishes Due to Inertiaby Tony Orman If you go trout fishing, a landowner is not permitted by law, to charge you a fee to go fishing. It’s all to do with “The Section … Continue reading
- Nitrate Contamination of Freshwater is not just about the risk of “blue baby” deathsby Dr Peter Trolove, President NZFFA New Zealanders deserve to be better informed about the risks to human and environmental health from increasing levels of nitrate pollution from New Zealand’s … Continue reading
- COME HELL OR HIGH waterby Dylan Evans Introduction by Dr. Peter Trolove As president of the NZFFA I am thrilled to be given permission to post this article by Dylan Evans, a 2021 year 13 … Continue reading
- An Engaging Book About a Great Polar ExplorerBook Review “Shackleton” by Ranulph Fiennes, published by Michael Joseph (Penguin, Random House NZ) Price $38. Reviewed by Tony Orman Let me say at the outset, “Shackleton”- a biography on the … Continue reading
- TrustPower Corporate “Scandalous” Take of Rakaia River Water QuestionedSpecial Report TrustPower a NZX corporation, has allegedly been selling water to irrigators outside limits laid down by the 2013 amended Rakaia Water Conservation Order (WCO) says the New Zealand … Continue reading
- Fish and Game “Admin” Load Failing Publics’ RiversSpecial Report A recently retired Central South Island Fish and Game councillor Matthew Hall has warned of the cunning and deepenng crisis with the public’s waterways. His retirement had an … Continue reading
- Eyes Opened About Propaganda and SpinBook Review “The Predatory Delay Diaries” by Terrence Loomis, published by Prismaprint, Blenheim. Price $25 plus postage. Available from http://www.terrenceloomis.ac.nz/latest-publication.html or by e mail to <loomistm@yahoo.com> Reviewed by Tony Orman I’m not a … Continue reading
- Politicians Conveniently Ignore Last Sunday’s World Rivers DayPress Release The New Zealand government and political parties have been taken to task by a New Zealand outdoor recreation advocacy for seemingly ignoring the significance of Sunday (26 September) … Continue reading
- Yesterday’s World Rivers’ Day is NZ’s Rivers Shame Day.Press release September 27, 2021 World Rivers Day designated for Sunday 26 September, should be renamed ‘Rivers’ Shame Day’ according to the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers. Federation secretary David Haynes of Nelson, said … Continue reading
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