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NZFFA is pleased to welcome Bill Chisholm as our new President for the 2026/7 season Bill brings a wealth of experience to the federation which will no doubt be put to full use. Bill’s own CV: Bill was elected by … Continue reading
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The Government has announced that the Fisheries Amendment Bill will not proceed further until after this year’s election. Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has acknowledged the legislation requires further “panel beating” after attracting significant criticism from across the fishing sector, environmental … Continue reading
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Most recreational anglers have returned undersized or unwanted snapper to the sea for years, believing they have given the fish another chance. New research from Fisheries New Zealand provides a timely reminder that while catch and release remains an essential … Continue reading
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Welcome to the latest newsletter of the NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers (Inc). There are plenty of issues for devotees of the sport of angling to ponder; some affect angling directly while others concern the environment in a broader context: … Continue reading
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Guest Commentary by Rex N Gibson It was like that line from the Ancient Mariner. “There were salmon, salmon, everywhere but not a fish to catch”. I conservatively estimate that there were a thousand salmon jostling for partners in a … Continue reading
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North Rakaia River below Bain’s Bridge [The content in square brackets below is cut and pasted from an AI generated google search. My own contribution will continue beneath; Excessive sediment-soil, sand, and silt entering waterways-is considered one of the leading … Continue reading
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Greenpeace’s protest action regarding the Rakaia salmon statue highlighted the destruction of the Rakaia Salmon fishery, but missed with its messaging. If “Fonterra” were seen as a metaphor for agribusiness and Ministries such MPI and Mfe, then the protest action … Continue reading
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Has destroyed much of Canterbury’s recreational Fisheries in addition to the threat to public health A post by past-chairman Peter trolove The Nitrate Emergency is framed around human health. As a freshwater angler I am struck by ECan’s total disregard … Continue reading
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Not Freshwater, but aligned closely:- Matt Watson discusses the state of New Zealand’s oceans, including concerns about commercial fishing regulations and their impact on recreational fishing.
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What It Means for Freshwater Anglers Commentary by Andi Cockroft, Chairman, CORANZ The recent High Court decision finding that Environment Canterbury (ECan) made a legal error in allowing nitrate discharges as a permitted activity is an important moment for freshwater management in New Zealand - and one that should matter to every … Continue reading
