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We're Waiting Too Long for Clean Water
The government is being criticised for not being ambitious enough in its just-announced plan to improve water quality in the country’s rivers, lakes and streams.
- 23/02/2017
Big turnout for wetland opening near Dargaville
Around 80 people turned out for the official opening of the Underwood Wetlands and Scenic Reserve, a major new wetland near Dargaville.
- 20/02/2017
Underwood Wetland hailed as ‘far-sighted’ joint wetland project
Ecologist Nan Underwood and former owner David Underwood look down on the river flats.
- 14/02/2017
Joint effort to restore Hawke’s Bay’s lost wetlands
Hawke’s Bay’s farmers, hunters and local authorities are working together to undo some of the centuries of damage to the region’s wetlands and create more wildlife habitat.
- Hawke's Bay
- 2/02/2017
Tasman District Council ‘sharply rebuked’ for failing to hear its community’s river concerns
The Tasman District Council has been sharply criticised for its plan to allow even more water to be taken from the Motueka River, despite widespread community opposition.
- Nelson/Marlborough
- 26/01/2017
Dairy farmer’s award recognises ‘superb environmental effort’
Dairy farmer Phil Musson’s ‘can do’ attitude has won him the annual Working with Nature environment award from North Canterbury Fish & Game.
- 20/01/2017
Stream clean-up aims to ‘tempt’ trout back
Sixty-five tonnes of accumulated silt has been blasted out of a Christchurch stream in an effort to entice trout back to breed, and improve the habitat for other aquatic life.
- North Canterbury
- 12/12/2016
Southland District Council appeal move 'defies logic'
“We’re obviously very disappointed”, says Southland Fish & Game chairman Graeme Watson.
- Southland
- 5/12/2016
Hawke's Bay Regional Council applauded for feedlot crackdown
Fish & Game is applauding the Hawkes Bay Regional Council for its decision to crackdown on stock feedlots in an effort to better protect the environment.
- Hawke's Bay
- 1/12/2016
Fish & Game Urges Anglers to ‘Steer Clear' of Clarence River
Anglers have been asked to avoid the Clarence River in Canterbury downstream from the gorge following today’s earthquake. TVNZ photo showing the river blockage.
- 18/11/2016