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Fish & Game scientists research New Zealand’s rivers with electric fishing technology
The effects of barriers to fish passage on native species and trout in Taranaki, and a recovering kōaro and eel population in Nelson/Marlborough are among the insights gained in an…
- 19/04/2023
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Regional council must act on deadly botulism outbreaks
An outbreak of avian botulism in Waikato’s Whangamarino wetland that has killed thousands of waterfowl including some rare indigenous species is yet another wake-up call for urgent action, says Fish…
- 19/03/2023
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River guardians back in the water
Fish & Game has launched a diving programme to monitor New Zealand’s trout populations and assess the health of the nation’s waterways.
- 1/03/2023
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Fish & Game Applauds Conservation Heroes
Conservation Week (September 5-11) is an opportunity to applaud the "massive" environmental effort invested by anglers and hunters throughout the country, says Fish & Game NZ.
- 7/09/2022
- Richie Cosgrove
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CSI Fish & Game Resource Officer/Planner position available
Central South Island Fish & Game Council is a statutory body charged with managing freshwater sports fisheries and game bird populations on behalf of angling and hunting licence holders.
- Central South Island
- 2/08/2022
- Richie Cosgrove
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Corina Jordan lands ‘dream’ role as New Zealand Fish and Game Council chief executive
New Zealand Fish and Game Council has appointed Corina Jordan to the position of chief executive.
- 30/05/2022
- Bruce Quirey
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DUCK HUNTERS EVENING - THURSDAY 28th APRIL 2022
Due to the loss of pre duck hunting season events in the Bay of Plenty, Eastern Region Fish & Game is organising a duck hunters evening, just before the 2022…
- Eastern
- 14/04/2022
- Eastern
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2022 Otago Junior and Novice Hunters Ballot
Ballots are open for junior and novice game bird hunters to access mai mais and ponds at Otago Fish & Game's managed wetlands for the 2022 Opening Weekend.
- Otago
- 8/03/2022
- Bruce Quirey
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Review of Trout Fishing Rules Underway
The Eastern Region Fish & Game Council is reviewing its local trout fishing laws The ‘angling rules’ are reviewed every second season by the Eastern Region Fish and Game Council.
- Eastern
- 6/02/2022
- Eastern
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Every Wetland Counts
Eleven organisations call for doubling wetland extent by 2050 Today on World Wetlands Day, eleven non-governmental organisations are launching a new campaign, Every Wetland Counts He Piupiuaki Ia Rohe Kōreporepo, calling…
- 2/02/2022
- Richie Cosgrove