by Skara Bohny05:00, Aug 15 2022 “Nelson Mail” (Stuff) Hunters wanting to donate venison hunted on council land say they have been “given the runaround”, despite enthusiasm from Nelson’s mayor. David Haynes of the Nelson branch of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association … Continue reading
An Opinion by J B Smith I wonder about the issues confronting the fishing and hunting fraternity such as anti-firearm measures, Fish and Game reviews with DOC intent on getting control, dwindling rivers in terms of flow and quality, nitrate levels … Continue reading
Opinion by Tony Orman Elections are basically about the public electing their representatives whether it be central or local government. With local government elections now in full swing, voters have to assess policies and the intentions of candidates in terms of … Continue reading
Book Review: Watergate – a New History by Garrett M Graff, published by Avid Reader Press, (Simon and Schuster Inc., New York) Price. Search the internet but available probably about $50. Reviewed by Tony Orman If you are a conspiracy … Continue reading
Speaking to the Overseas Investment (Forestry) Amendment Bill in Parliament, Green MP Eugenie Sage said New Zealand land should be for New Zealanders and New Zealand residents. “Green Party policy that overseas investment has to deliver really substantial benefits to New Zealand … Continue reading
Book Review: “One Hundred Havens -The Settlement of the Marlborough Sounds” by Helen Beaglehole, published by Massey University Press. Price $60. Due for release 8 September, 2022. Reviewed by Tony Orman. A new book due out early September, “One Hundred … Continue reading
An opinion by Paul Revere On March 15, 2019 (Julius Caesar’s “Ides of March”) innocent and defenceless people were slaughtered at a Christchurch mosque. The mass murderer, Brenton Tarrant, was not a New Zealand citizen. Incompetent police, granting him a firearms licence, failed … Continue reading
Book Review “Straight Arrows and Fast Bullets” by Peter Hill. Published by Bateman Books, price $39.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman Hunting books can vary greatly with some at the lower end, just awful, often littered with profane 4 letter words … Continue reading
by Tony Orman The author of a new hunting book “Straight Arrows and Fast Bullets” says 1080 poison, used to kill rats and possums, should be banned. Author Peter Hill says in his many years experience of the North Island … Continue reading
The Council of Licensed Firearm Owners (COLFO) says the new Police Minister, Chris Hipkins, should ask the Police for evidence on how gangs are obtaining firearms. Research previously released by COLFO from Police intelligence reports shows Police have no idea … Continue reading
From “Business Desk”, article by Jem Traylen, 11 July, 2022 Proposed reforms to streamline fisheries decision-making should be dumped as the government can’t be trusted to use them responsibly, says a coalition of environmental groups. The Deepsea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) … Continue reading
Police handling of firearms issues has been slammed by Neville Dodd president of the Sporting Shooters Association of NZ. His comment was in response to Auckland Police Superintendent Malthus saying that, “Keeping firearms owners safe is a key focus for … Continue reading
It was revealed in the Herald 22 June that the documents stolen from the abandoned Central Auckland Police Station covered the years from 2003 to 2018, a much longer period than first announced by Police. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/old-auckland-police-station-documents-burglary-firearms-owners-from-2003-to-2018-affected/4KZJCIY2I2OSXWHDBTH4JBPWCY/ The report in the … Continue reading
COLFO press release Confirmation today that a register of firearm owners stolen from Auckland Police station covers 2003-2018, means over 67,000 firearm owners and their private addresses may have been in the hands of criminals says the Council of … Continue reading
Book Review: “Stories from Our Back Roads” by Ray Stone. Two volumes at $49.99 each, i.e. North Island and South Island. Reviewed by Tony Orman Here’s a twin set of terrific books on driving back country roads and 4WD tracks. … Continue reading
Press release from Legasea At the moment there is a Fisheries Amendment Bill before Parliament that will severely reduce public participation in the way fisheries are managed in New Zealand. This means that when commercial and recreational catch limits are … Continue reading
Media Release COLFO The burglary of firearms owner’s details from the old Auckland police station is confirmation that Police cannot administer the Arms Act for the safety of New Zealand citizens, says the Council of Licensed Firearms Owners (COLFO). COLFO … Continue reading
Opinion by Tony Orman There should be no no place for the words ‘pest’ or ‘control’ in any discussion on wild animals.” So I wrote in my book “About Deer and Deerstalking” published in 2002. ”Instead the words ‘pest’ and … Continue reading
by Marc Bekoff Ph.D. Primary school curricula there emphasise killing over compassion. June 3, 2022 – “Psychology Today” US. “Ample research backs up the finding that there is a direct link between acts of cruelty to animals and violence toward humans. This … Continue reading
