Latest National News
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
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