Monthly Archives: October 2025

CAFCA WELCOMES LABOUR’S BIG SHIFT ON FOREIGN “INVESTMENT”

The Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) applauds the Labour Party for recognising the harm that dependence on overseas “investment” is doing to the people of New Zealand.CAFCA Organiser Murray Horton says Labour Leader Chris Hipkins’ signal that the … Continue reading

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Fourth Book by Peter Ryan is a Winner!

Book Review: “Riding the Echo Down” subtitled “Hunting Adventures from New Zealand and Around the World” by Peter Ryan. Published by Bateman Books. Price $49.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman. Previously Peter Ryan has written three published hunting books and all received … Continue reading

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Introduced Species Are Part Of Our Biodiversity

Editor’s note. I came across this most interesting and refreshing article on facebook.  Facebook “Flora and Fauna of Aotearoa For more than a century, the dominant narrative in New Zealand has been that introduced species are ‘pests’ – invaders to be … Continue reading

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Marlborough Farmer Gives “Wakeup Call” Over Wilding Pines

by Tony Orman Waihopai valley farmer and conservationist Murray Chapman says the Molesworth Station wilding eradication programme is doomed for failure if the core sources of the Molesworth seed spread are not removed.  “How can this Molesworth investment ever be … Continue reading

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A Book for Young Anglers and Family

Book review “Hooked” by Al Brown, illustrated by Hope McConnell, published by Allen and Unwin. Price $36.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman Al Brown renowned chef and avid angler, has written a book that is bound to be eagerly absorbed by … Continue reading

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Pest Paranoia Culture Challenged

      The concept of wild animal being classified as pests has been strongly challenged by the Sporting Hunters Outdoor Trust. Trust convenor Laurie Collins of Westport said current strong anti-wild animal views were wrong. He was responding to … Continue reading

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