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 Reviewed by Tony Orman Southland born journalist Barry Soper is no doubt well known to many. His gravelly voice, tinged with humour sometimes erupting into a gleeful (or is it cynical ?) –  laugh, is well known to listeners of … Continue reading →

by Tony Orman The  country’s largest orange roughy fishery is again on the verge of collapse. A new stock assessment in 2025 has confirmed that the fishery’s stock is close to collapse (8-18% biomass) with one of four models showing it may … Continue reading →

Opinion by Laurie Collins I was more than gob-smacked by recent utterances by Forest and Bird (e.g. Forest and Bird’s regional conservation manager for Canterbury and the West Coast Nicky Snoyink’s column “Press” March 23) in which she scaremongered over … Continue reading →

Central South Island Fish and Game has now completed two of the five annual live fish counts for sea-run salmon in the Rakitata/Rangitata River spring-fed spawning streams. The first count, conducted on 1 April, recorded 78 salmon across Deep Creek … Continue reading →

From Facebook Long before humans set foot in the wild landscapes of New Zealand, the forests echoed with the presence of a strange and powerful bird-the Adzebill. With its heavy body, strong legs, and a thick, crushing beak, the Adzebill … Continue reading →

Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) is calling for the permanent protection of the Waitaha River in a joint open letter sent on 14 April 2026. FMC has co-signed an open letter with Forest & Bird, Greenpeace, NZ Canyoning Association, Buller Tramping Club, and … Continue reading →

by CORANZ researchers Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) recently put out a press release which outlines the continuing foreign acquisition of New Zealand. “In 2025, the OIO approved the sale of 250,669 hectares of freehold land or interests in … Continue reading →

by CORANZ researchers Last year CORANZ featured an article about the :relentless” takeover of New Zealand by way of foreign acquisitions of land and property. Back then the government’s held an Investment Summit where it courted wealthy overseas interests. “Campaign … Continue reading →

Subtitle:- Imaginary Hobgoblins’ by Rupert Pye Politicians seem to have been well aware of playing “state of mind” tricks on people. H L Mencken (1880 – 1956) an American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic and scholar of American English in … Continue reading →

Recreational fishing advocacy LegaSea says Fisheries Minister Shane Jones Fisheries Amendment Bill is more alarming than just legalising the harvest of juvenile snapper.  Controversy erupted over the bill which removed minimum size limits for commercial. That proposal appears to be … Continue reading →

by Frank Henry The melodramatic title screamed “Secret Weapon in War on Hedgehogs, under the subtitle “Conservation” to an article written by “Stuff” journalist Amber Allot. High technology is being used against the small creatures termed a pest by the … Continue reading →

Special report   Pressure is growing on the government to drop a controversial Bill that has riled the public into action over the past week. Fishing and environmental advocacy groups have been rallying against the Fisheries Amendment Bill since its … Continue reading →

 by John B Henderson  Introduction:– The late John B Henderson was national president of the NZ Deerstalkers Association. He wrote many editorials in NZDA’s magazine “NZ Wildlife”. In this editorial of Autumn 1973, he wrote of the relationship between politics … Continue reading →

 by CORANZ researchers   The integrity of scientific research has been undermined by neo-liberal ideology and free market zealots. “User pays, user says” has taken on a new meaning in scientific research, as scientists found under the ideology prevailing, that … Continue reading →

Special report Kahawai, a popular recreational fish are becoming increasingly scarce says Recreational Fishers Marlborough Association spokesman Tony Orman. The kahawai has been labelled “the family fish” as it provides recreational fishing for young and old and provides a home … Continue reading →

Opinion by Tony Orman To be totally open about it, up till now, I haven’t taken a lot of interest in the issue surrounding the proposed Westpower hydro-electricity scheme for the Waitaha River on the West Coast. Westpower, has sought … Continue reading →

Compiled by CORANZ researchers  Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is copping severe criticism for a proposal that will  allow commercial fishers to take juvenile undersized fish. Critics say it shows the ministers heavy favouritism towards  the commercial fishing industry. Television Fishing … Continue reading →

Opinion by Tony Orman Democracy  is under siege from politicians and is involved in every facet of our lives, even the environment – and even fishing and hunting Democracy is dying, in case you haven’t noticed. It’s exemplified by governments’ … Continue reading →

by Tony Orman Democracy is dying, in case you haven’t noticed. It’s exemplified by governments’ – note plural –  increasing use of by-passing the select committee process. Select Committees comprising Members of Parliament sit and listen – or are meant … Continue reading →

Book Review “Gone Bush” subtitled “A Life in the Backcountry and Beyond” by Paul Kilgour published by Harper Collins.  Paperback. Price varies from about $29.99 to $39.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman This is a reprint in paper-back form of the 2021 first … Continue reading →