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Latest National News

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.

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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
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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
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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…

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  • 20/03/2026
  • Maggie Tait
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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…

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  • 26/02/2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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