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Guest Post by Andi Cockroft, Chair, CORANZ 1. The Government’s Announcement In mid‑2025 the New Zealand Government announced a sweeping shake‑up of local government: elected regional councils are to be abolished. In their place will be newly created Combined Territories Boards (CTBs), made up of the mayors from each city … Continue reading
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A Guest Opinion from Andi Cockroft, Charman, CORANZ Introduction: A Standout Asset Under Pressure New Zealand’s reputation as a world-class destination for freshwater angling is firmly established. From the braided rivers of the South Island to remote alpine lakes, overseas anglers are drawn to clear water, trophy trout, and the experience of fishing … Continue reading
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A guest post from Andi Cockroft, Chair, CORANZ A quiet change in the places we once trusted For generations, New Zealanders have formed an almost instinctive relationship with fresh water. Rivers, lakes, springs, and swimming holes have been more than just geographic features - they have been … Continue reading
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The Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations has strongly opposed the Fast Track Approvals Amendment Bill which the coalition government has closed submissions on. “This Bill should not proceed. It is an affront to the New Zealand public’s environment and public lands. The original Fast Track Approvals Bill, has greatly … Continue reading
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Book review “Hooked” by Al Brown, illustrated by Hope McConnell, published by Allen and Unwin. Price $36.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman Al Brown renowned chef and avid angler, has written a book that is bound to be eagerly absorbed by young anglers, male and female and indeed by families wanting to embark on fishing … Continue reading
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The more time you spend fishing, the better it is for your mental health. A significant New Zealand study of nearly 1,900 anglers, the largest of its kind globally, has shown that fishing can significantly boost wellbeing and mental health. The study published in the international journal Leisure Sciences found active anglers were … Continue reading
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Almost 75,000 farmed salmon have escaped into open water in Loch Linnhe in the Highlands after a fish farm was damaged by Storm Amy. Operator Mowi said a net on a pen at its Gorsten farm was torn during the severe weather. The fish farm company said it was investigating the incident. … Continue reading
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Dr Peter Trolove This is my second attempt to stand for ECan in the Mid-Canterbury ward. I was not as committed on my first attempt as I had committed to work as a locum vet on the West Coast over spring causing me to miss many “meet the candidate” events. Now fully retired I have given this campaign my full … Continue reading
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The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies ingested nitrate and nitrite, under conditions that lead to endogenous nitrosation, as Group 2A: Probably Carcinogenic to Humans. This means there is limited evidence in humans and sufficient evidence in experimental animals for carcinogenicity. The concern arises because ingested nitrates and nitrites can convert … Continue reading
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by Dr Peter Trolove Candidate for ECan, Mid-Canterbury ward When ECan councillor Vicky Southworth proposed her Notice of Motion that ECan declare a nitrate emergency she did a good thing. When the notice was passed albeit by the close margin of nine votes to seven, this was also a significant … Continue reading
