Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations of NZ Inc

Recent emails and public demonstrations organised by Greenpeace show that concern about the Conservation Amendment Bill remains strong. Protesters gathered throughout New Zealand under banners calling for the Bill to be scrapped, arguing that it threatens public … Continue reading →

The Government’s decision to halt Gisborne District Council’s proposed forestry slash rules has reignited an important debate about environmental management in New Zealand. Local environmental groups have described the decision as indefensible, while the Government argues that … Continue reading →

The recent approval of a major housing development at Ōrewa has highlighted an important planning principle that extends well beyond one subdivision. During the first stage of the development, treated wastewater may be transported off-site under defined … Continue reading →

by Ben Hope As a cabinet Minister for the Environment in the 1990s Simon Upton was deeply involved with amendments to the Resource Management Act. Now as Parliamentary commissioner for the Environment he is worried about the … Continue reading →

Book Review “Jake Whyte- Pig Hunter” by J D Crouchley, published by Bateman Books, price $23.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman. This is a book aimed at Kiwi youngsters and thus has an admirable target readership. There’s no … Continue reading →

Special report The Department of Conservation has no explanation for bird deaths on Motueka’s Sand-spit where several dozen oystercatchers were found dead. The department has discounted a recent 1080 poison drop in the Cobb Valley area of … Continue reading →

The passage of the Arms Act 2025 marks the most significant rewrite of New Zealand’s firearms legislation in more than four decades. While the legislation has now received Royal Assent and become law, most of its provisions … Continue reading →

Lost among recent discussion about visitor counters, artificial intelligence and improved visitor management was a far more significant revelation. Department of Conservation papers show officials considered retaining the flexibility to charge not only international visitors, but New … Continue reading →

CORANZ Commentary Recent headlines about H5N1 avian influenza have reminded New Zealanders how quickly an animal disease can become a matter of national concern. Yet birds represent only one part of New Zealand’s biosecurity challenge. Every day, … Continue reading →

Special Report According to reports from Australia Woolworths ceased the sale of a deadly line of pest control products from Saturday August 1. Brands of rodenticide like Talon Rat and Mouse Killer containing brodifacoum have been removed … Continue reading →

For many years environmental regulation has been portrayed as a contest between economic growth and environmental protection. Farmers were often presented with a choice between remaining competitive or meeting ever-increasing environmental expectations. Recent developments in Europe suggest … Continue reading →

The Department of Conservation has selected Ngāi Tahu Farming as its preferred operator for Molesworth Station, ending a competitive process that attracted five bids. The decision has inevitably generated discussion, particularly following the disappointment expressed by former … Continue reading →

Political donations have become one of the defining issues of New Zealand’s election year. Critics argue that large donations, particularly from corporations and wealthy individuals, risk giving some interests greater influence over government policy than ordinary citizens. … Continue reading →

Press release by  minister Nicole McKee After six years of work, the broken Arms Act 1983 will finally be repealed and replaced with a law that gives licenced firearm owners the respect they deserve by treating them … Continue reading →

Editor’s note: CORANZ is deliberately focussing on political matters leading up to the November 7 election. Politics in outdoor recreation is simply ‘cause and effect.’ by Tony Orman The first paragraph of a recent article on website … Continue reading →

From Radio NZ West Coast regional councillor Andy Campbell says there should be more harvesting of wild animals for food rather than being left to rot on the forest floor. The West Coast Regional Council was reviewing … Continue reading →

Press release by ACT political party. Editor’s note:  CORANZ – which is apolitical – will publish any topics relevant to outdoor recreation from political parties. Voters need to know policies. Nicole McKee “New Zealand hunters have spent generations in … Continue reading →

Opinion by Ben Hope Government – or it should be recent governments – have forgotten they are elected by a democratic system of elections to serve the public interest. In between elections recent governments have increasingly sidelined … Continue reading →

Nicole McKee on the progress of the firearms bill: Sorry a bit of a long post but here’s an update from me on where the Arms Bill is at. The Bill had it’s second reading yesterday and … Continue reading →

New Zealand First’s proposal to establish a one-stop shop for irrigation dams reflects a growing recognition that water storage will become increasingly important as the country experiences more frequent droughts and more intense rainfall events. Capturing water … Continue reading →

Conservation in New Zealand has traditionally focused on rivers, forests, wetlands and wildlife. These are places we can see, visit and protect. Yet there is another part of our natural environment that is quietly disappearing above our … Continue reading →

The Government’s replacement of the Resource Management Act has taken another step forward, but once again the legislation has changed as it has progressed through Parliament. The Environment Committee has recommended extending the transition period, broadening ministerial … Continue reading →

Growing concern over the depletion of marine life in Auckland’s rockpools by visitors has prompted calls for stronger protection, increased enforcement and greater public education. Unfortunately, the debate has also become clouded by accusations of racism as … Continue reading →

Southland’s proposed AI data centre has sparked debate over water use, electricity demand and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. Those are all important issues. Yet one question raised during the discussion may prove far more significant … Continue reading →

The Government’s decision to abolish Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements has been welcomed by many New Zealanders who saw them as introducing an additional layer of influence into local government decision-making. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has presented … Continue reading →