Special Report A planned aerial 1080 drop for next year to rid Stewart Island (Rakiura) of Norway rats and other pest species is running into growing opposition. Among the opposition or doubters that includes not only local residents but conservationists, … Continue reading
Press Release by CORANZ The Council of Outdoor Recreation Councils (CORANZ) is urging government to be strongly cautious on catch limits for the deep water fish orange roughy in order to avoid a repeat of the disastrous over-fishing of the … Continue reading
Special Report Associate Minister of Justice (Firearms) Nicole McKee has announced changes to improve the regulation of shooting clubs and ranges that Labour had imposed in 2020.. “The changes will strengthen public safety and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens that put … Continue reading
Editor’s note:– A reader has unearthed an interesting study that shows a benefit of stoats. Stoats in South Island alpine areas prefer to eat small mammals and ate surprisingly few birds. Stoats in alpine areas strongly preferred ship rats, according to … Continue reading
Book Review “A Wild Life” by Shaun Barnett, published by Potton and Burton, Price $59.99. Release Date; October 1, 2024, reviewed by Tony Orman. Sadly well known tramper, talented author and gifted photographer Shaun Barnett passed away this year from … Continue reading
Minister for Courts and the Associate Minister of Justice (Firearms)Nicole McKee has reduced strict regulations on firearm clubs imposed by the previous Labour government but has been targeted by the media and a public law expert.TV One news obtained documents … Continue reading
special report Last week Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee, successfully guided her bill to keep firearms out of the hands of gang members and other serious violent offenders, “The Bill expands the crimes for which a Firearms Prohibition Order … Continue reading
