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.
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
Fish & Game New Zealand chief executive Corina Jordan resigns
Fish & Game New Zealand today announced that chief executive Corina Jordan has resigned from her role to take up the position of chief executive of the Game Animal Council…
- 10/03/2025
- Maggie Tait
Fish & Game New Zealand welcomes retention of hunting and fishing portfolio
Fish & Game New Zealand is pleased the Government has retained the Hunting and Fishing portfolio and looks forward to working with the newly appointed Minister James Meager.
- 20/01/2025
- Richie Cosgrove
Fish & Game welcome access charter
Fish & Game welcomes a new charter to improve access to public conservation land for fishing and hunting.
- 2/11/2024
- Maggie Tait
New Zealand Fish & Game sees call to remove advocacy as misguided
A call to completely remove Fish & Game’s advocacy function is misguided and fails to understand the role the organisation plays, says Fish & Game New Zealand chief executive Corina…
- 17/10/2024
- Maggie Tait
Last chance to vote in Fish & Game elections
Licensed game-bird hunters and anglers have just days to vote in the Fish & Game elections.
- 8/10/2024
- Maggie Tait
Reflections on the Water
CEO comment – Corina Jordan I often find myself deep in thought when I’m on the river Probably not all that conducive to catching fish, as it’s cost me a few missed…
- 25/09/2024
- Roslyn Simmonds
Strong pool of candidates standing for Fish & Game councils
A strong pool of 127 people passionate about angling, game bird hunting and conservation are standing as candidates for the upcoming Fish & Game elections.
- 11/09/2024
- Maggie Tait
Member’s bill to include hunter and angler representation on conservation matters welcomed
A new private member’s bill giving hunters and anglers representation on the New Zealand Conservation Authority recognises the role they play in safeguarding the country’s wild places, says Fish &…
- 13/08/2024
- Maggie Tait