Rangitoto rises from Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour as a singular form: broad-based, symmetrical, and unmistakably volcanic. Visible from much of the city, it appears close and familiar, yet remains separate in character and experience. Access is straightforward. Engagement is not. The … Continue reading
By CORANZ researchers A paper published in 2008 said the possum has been wrongly demonised and has been wrongly condemned as “New Zealand’s Number One Pest.” The author was Annie Potts Co-director, New Zealand Centre for Human-Animal Studies, University of … Continue reading
Matiu / Soames Island sits in Wellington Harbour, visible from much of the city yet experienced by relatively few. It is not remote in distance, but it is distinct in character. Reached by a short ferry crossing, it offers an … Continue reading
by Ben Hope On Facebook recently I saw a photo of a field of dandelions and wildflowers in Hawkes Bay with the sobering comment, “But where are the bees?” I’ve wondered that myself here in the South island where there … Continue reading
by Tony Orman At times, much current discussion in the politics of fishing and hunting can revolve around the future administration for the public’s recreational hunting and/or fishing and the concept of reform and setting up a statutory body. Currently the … Continue reading
Mt Damper Falls lies inland in the central North Island, away from formed roads and casual stopping points. It is not encountered by chance. Reaching it requires intent, preparation, and a willingness to accept that the journey is part of … Continue reading
Opinion by Andi Cockroft, Chair, CORANZ Disclosure: I am an avid outdoor persona, born Country, I grew up surrounded by mother nature. Meadows, woods, streams were my playgrounds. But as I aged, I find myself unable to participate in all … Continue reading
Rather than reinvent wheels, take a look at this excellent feature from Nicola McCloy at RNZ – all the hard work done for us
On Wellington’s south coast, beyond Owhiro Bay, lies a stretch of shoreline known as Red Rocks. It is a place many locals know well, not because it is exceptional in the conventional sense, but because it is consistently used. Access … Continue reading
CORANZ Will Begin Highlighting Outdoor Recreation in 2026 For much of its history, CORANZ has focused on defending outdoor recreation where it is under pressure: access eroded, waterways degraded, decisions taken without adequate regard for long-term public interest. That role … Continue reading
By Editorial TeamA recent report from Radio New Zealand spotlighted what local residents in central Auckland’s Hobson Bay have endured for years: frequent sewage overflows that spoil a picturesque coastal environment, disrupt recreational use, and pose risks to public health. … Continue reading
From “Salmon Business” 5 January 2026 by Editorial Staff Mowi reports 24,696 salmon deaths at Newfoundland farm, Canada, in December. Mowi has reported the deaths of 24,696 Atlantic salmon at its Friar Cove site on the south coast of Newfoundland, a … Continue reading
The value of advocacy is not measured by volume, but by consistency. Over the course of 2025, CORANZ published more than a hundred posts addressing land access, environmental stewardship, governance, and the long-term interests of outdoor recreation. Taken individually, those … Continue reading
Guest Post by Dave Rhodes Recent reporting on the spread of parchment worm in the Marlborough Sounds raises an uncomfortable question for environmental management in New Zealand: at what point does uncertainty become an excuse for doing nothing? https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/583240/action-on-marlborough-sounds-parchment-worm-in-the-too-hard-basket The … Continue reading
An Analysis of Shane Jones and Fisheries A very personal opinion by Andi Cockroft, Chair, CORANZ. (Please note this is a personal opinion piece and does not reflect any CORANZ specific policy implied or otherwise. I believe we should always … Continue reading
Or: Agriculture, Nitrates, and the Public Interest Opinion by Andi Cockroft, Chair, CORANZ Recent opinion pieces in mainstream media have painted a confident picture of New Zealand agriculture’s future. Rising commodity prices, renewed optimism on farms, and calls for lighter … Continue reading
Guest post by Dave Rhodes For decades, the Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations of New Zealand (CORANZ) has raised concerns about overseas ownership of rural land. Not because of where buyers come from, but because of what tends to happen … Continue reading
