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Government Failing New Zealanders On Clean Water
Fish & Game says the government has failed all New Zealanders with its refusal to commit itself to higher freshwater standards, such as making it safe to swim in rivers.
- 1/09/2016
Fish & Game Magazine Editorial: Democracy Is A Beautiful Thing When Used Well...
Democracy is a beautiful thing, providing everyone the opportunity to regularly hold decision makers to account. Perhaps that’s why the concept has long been a target for cynics.
- 29/08/2016
Lake Ellesmere Clean Up Underway
Derelict maimais and rubbish on Canterbury’s Lake Ellesmere have met their match with Fish & Game staff removing them as part of a long running annual programme of environmental enhancement…
- 17/08/2016
Rivers Run Dry In Christchurch
With Environment Canterbury recording its lowest levels in almost 30 years for the headwaters of the Avon, Heathcote and Styx rivers and suburban streams like the Ilam, Waimairi and Wairarapa…
- 14/07/2016
Law Change Threatens Fish & Game’s Ability To Protect Wildlife
Fish & Game is warning that proposed changes to wildlife legislation will severely restrict its ability to do its job and protect wildlife and the environment.
- 7/07/2016
Government Move To Protect Hawke's Bay's Ngaruroro River Welcomed
Iwi, environment and recreational organisations are welcoming the Environment Minister’s decision to take the next step in protecting Hawkes Bay’s Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers with a Water Conservation Order.
- 6/07/2016
Government Urged To Heed Its Environmental Watchdog's Advice
The Government is being urged to heed Parliament’s environmental watchdog’s call to better monitor and protect New Zealand’s environment, including addressing public concerns over whether it is safe to swim…
- 29/06/2016
Minister Called On To Protect Otago High Country Access
Otago Fish and Game Council is calling on the Minister of Lands Louise Upston to intervene in the tenure review of a Crown-owned Otago station until public access to the…
- 24/06/2016
Waikato Rivercare Pays Tribute To Supporters In Green Ribbon Award Win
Waikato RiverCare Inc. is humbled to win the Green Ribbon Award in the 'caring for our water' category at the annual ceremony held at the beehive.
- 10/06/2016
Taxpayers Still Cleaning Up After Polluters
The Government’s announcement of a $100 million dollar fund to clean up the country’s increasing number of degraded rivers and lakes shows taxpayers are continuing to pay for polluters, according…
- 26/05/2016