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 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
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
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…
- Environment election
- 20/03/2026
- Maggie Tait
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