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Book Review: “The Living Tree – a New Zealand Habitat” by Dave Gunson, published by Bateman books. Price $24.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman. I’ve often advocated … Continue reading - Back in 2016, Visiting Anglers Sounded Warning Bellsby Tony Orman The decline in New Zealand’s trout and salmon fishing has hit the headlines in recent years particularly as regards the Rakaia River … Continue reading
- High water – Time for Streamer Flyby “Trutta” Winters approaching or is it here? Either way now is a good time to keep a few streamer flies like the Woolly Bugger … Continue reading
- Cherry Picking or Full Coverage?Which approach will put the most fish in your net? by Domenick Swentosky Abridged from “Hatch” magazine, U.S. I sat atop an overbuilt picnic table in … Continue reading
- In U.S. Judge Thwarts Trumps Plan for Fast-Track Fish Farms.From “Hatch” magazine, U. S. “Advocates for marine health say aquaculture has no place in US ocean waters.” President Donald Trump’s first-term push to open … Continue reading
- New Health and Safety Laws on Public Access Win for Common-senseSpecial Report New Health and Safety rules around public access to the countryside – and public lands – announced recently by Workplace Relations and Safety Minister … Continue reading
- North Canterbury Fish and Game Oblivious to Collapsing Freshwater Fisheries?For immediate release 8 April 2025 North Canterbury Fish and Game fails to admit the main reasons for the declining state of the region’s … Continue reading
- A “Down and Dirty” Nymph With a Royal NameFrom “Hatch” magazine US by Chris Hunt (Abridged) Like most fly fishers, I have many mentors who have helped me as I’ve pursued the craft … Continue reading
- Disease Spread from Fish FarmsOpinion by Dr Peter D. Trolove BVSc MSc (Aquatic Veterinary Studies) MBA A recent report from Tasmania was as follows:- “In 2024, collaboration between the … Continue reading
- (no title)Water Degradation Crisis Needs Action says Ngāi Tahu Special Report The on-going degradation of water i.e. rivers, streams and lakes is now so critical across … Continue reading
- The Decline of ConservationOpinion by David Round, a sixth generation South Islander and committed conservationist, is an author, a constitutional and Treaty expert and a former law lecturer … Continue reading
- Adapt to Autumn Flyfishingby Ben Hope Autumn’s a time to consider the season for fishing and hooking a fish or two can be quite different from summer. Brown … Continue reading
- “Relentless” Foreign Takeover of NZ – CAFCASpecial report Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) has released figures on recent foreign investment into New Zealand following government’s recent Investment Summit where … Continue reading
- Five Tips for Teaching Kids How to Fly FishMarch 3, 2025 By: Heather Harkavy Abridged from “MidCurrent” I have been fly fishing with my dad since I was a little rug rat. When I reflect … Continue reading
- Tasmania Salmon Farms Apologise for Fish DeathsSalmon Tasmania, the industry’s peak body, has apologised for the impact of “unprecedented mortality event” involving mass salmon deaths and fatty globules on Tasmanian beaches … Continue reading
- Book – Habitat Not Hatcheries Vital in Freshwater Fishery ManagementReview by Tony Orman I’ve just read an extremely enjoyable and engaging book, “Headwaters” by Dylan Tomine and published by Patagonia. The book is best … Continue reading
- Government’s Science Sector Reforms Ignore Environment?Special Report Changes to New Zealand’s science sector announced by Prime Minister Chris Luxon seem to have left scientists uncertain with concern over the … Continue reading
- There’s a Strong Urgent Message About Forests in New Book“A Forest Journey” subtitled “The Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilisation” by John Perlin.” Published by Patagonia Books reviewed by Tony Orman. The … Continue reading
- Book Invites Kids to Start Tuning in with NatureBook Review: “Play Wild: Nature Craft Projects for Tamariki” by Rachel Clare. Published by Bateman Books. Price $29.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman. Getting kids outdoors … Continue reading
- More than an Autobiography; a Plea to Help Struggling NZ’s Youth by Way of Outdoors“The Promise on One Tree Hill” by Sir Graeme Dingle, published by Bateman books, price $49.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman. This 400 page book is … Continue reading
- DoC Charging New Zealand Public Access Fees to Public Land “Senseless”Press release The NZ Outdoors and Freedom Party is appalled that DoC wants to charge New Zealanders parking and any other access fees to visit … Continue reading
- Access Fees for Kiwi People to Outdoors Proposed by GovernmentSpecial Report Will New Zealanders have to pay access fees to go tramping, trout fishing, deerstalking or bird watching or other outdoor recreation on their … Continue reading
- Salmon Farming – A Dream or Nightmare?by Ben Hope Current Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is an unlimited fan for fish farming. Just the other day, he named fish farming to … Continue reading
- Minutes from October’s AGMplease note until ratified, these are purely DRAFT Minutes To Trout Fishing Clubs and MembersMinutes from the Annual General MeetingOctober 2024 Hi, Casey Cravens here, … Continue reading
- New Trout Fly Fishing Book Oozes with Innovative IdeasBook Review: “Art of Fly Fishing” by Alan Simmons, published by Sunset Hunter Publications, price $30 plus GST plus $10 postage and handling. – total … Continue reading
- Leading scientists demand salmon ban in Tasmania’s Macquarie HarbourReproduced courtesy of Dallas Beaufort: Mathew Denholm The Australian October 23, 2024 Some of the nation’s most eminent scientists have told Tanya Plibersek salmon farming … Continue reading
- The Fast-track Bill: the Good, the Bad and the ClumsyThe Fast-Track Approvals Bill has faced significant opposition for various reasons by Gary Taylor and Shay Schlaepfer (Environmental Defence Society) Comment: The Government’s u-turn in August … Continue reading
- How to Save Our Freshwater with PoliticsOpinion by Paul Revere Fresh water is a precious natural resource that belongs to all the people.It is also a valuable “commodity” that some people would … Continue reading
- Canterbury Nitrate Pollution of Drinking Water Worsens as Authorities FailBelow is a summary of a paper by scientists Marnie Prickett, a Research Fellow in the Department of Public Health, University of Otago and fellow … Continue reading
- Robert Traver’s Beautiful Words about Trout FishingA Classic Trout-fishing Quote I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful and hate … Continue reading
