Latest National News
This section contains news related to the New Zealand Fish & Game Council, as well as news on game bird and freshwater fish management, hunting and fishing and habitat conservation in NZ.
CEO secondment continued
Chief executive Corina Jordan will continue to lead both the Game Animal Council (GAC) and Fish & Game New Zealand throughout 2026 under an extended secondment agreement.
- 6/07/2026
- Maggie Tait
Fish & Game welcomes National pledge on wetlands
Fish & Game New Zealand has welcomed National's commitment to permanently double funding for the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust, saying it is good news for wetlands and the anglers…
- 9/06/2026
- Maggie Tait
Fish & Game launches comprehensive game bird hunting knowledge hub
Fish & Game New Zealand has launched a new online game bird hunting knowledge hub, providing free resources to help game bird hunters at all experience levels succeed in the…
- 26/03/2026
- Maggie Tait
Fish & Game magazine reaches record readership as new issue hits letterboxes
The game bird issue of Fish & Game NZ magazine is hitting letterboxes this week, and new data shows more New Zealanders are reading it than ever before.
- 23/03/2026
- Maggie Tait
Fish & Game calls on all political parties to back anglers and hunters before the general election
Fish & Game New Zealand has today released its Manifesto 2026, calling on all political parties to make firm commitments to protect fishing, game bird hunting and the freshwater habitats…
- Environment election
- 20/03/2026
- Maggie Tait
Fish & Game teams boost surveillance for bird flu
South Island Fish & Game regions have wrapped up a coordinated duck trapping and testing operation in partnership with Biosecurity New Zealand, strengthening New Zealand’s surveillance for avian influenza, or…
- North Canterbury Central South Island Otago
- 26/02/2026
Arms Act changes to benefit game bird hunters
The Government’s Arms Act changes are pragmatic and sensible, says Fish & Game New Zealand.
- 11/11/2025
- Maggie Tait
Fish & Game New Zealand announces leadership structure to support Ministerial reforms
The New Zealand Fish & Game Council has announced a leadership change to provide strategic direction for the sector and support the implementation of proposed legislative changes designed to strengthen…
- 3/09/2025
- Maggie Tait
Fish & Game responds to proposals
Minister for Hunting and Fishing James Meager has today released proposals to modernise and strengthen Fish & Game’s structure and operations.
- 5/06/2025
- Maggie Tait
National treasure Dame Lynda Topp named patron of Fish & Game New Zealand
Fish & Game New Zealand today announced acclaimed New Zealand entertainer Dame Lynda Topp as the organisation’s inaugural patron.
- 29/05/2025
- Maggie Tait