press release by LegaSea Significant changes to the Fisheries Act have been proposed yet they are branded as mere ‘reforms’. Don’t be fooled. The changes will not improve the management of our fisheries. They represent a fatal weakening of the … Continue reading
The print media in New Zealand is guilty of condemning possums by propaganda said a 2015 paper by Anne Potts on Academia, recently found by the Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations. “The print media in New Zealand partakes in a … Continue reading
Opinion by Tony Orman Democracy is careering out of control just like a runaway wagon – and heading for oblivion. Just weeks ago, in late January 2025, “Newsroom” journalist Marc Daalder wrote an article titled “Government smashes record for laws … Continue reading
Special report An article by Nicholas Holm on Academia.edu, a Californian based “platform to share, find, and explore 50 Million research papers” has highlighted the futility and illogic of general hatred of possum in New Zealand. “Publicly decried, officially poisoned, … Continue reading
Opinion from LegaSea Shane Jones’ latest proposal package, conveniently framed as a “Fisheries Reform”, is nothing but a wishlist of changes hunted by quota owners for over two decades. It represents a major loosening of controls on commercial fishing and grants … Continue reading
LegaSea press release Marine ecosystems in New Zealand are already under serious pressure. Yet our Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones, is pushing changes to the Fisheries Act that would undermine the very transparency measures – like onboard cameras … Continue reading
“I worked on the Old Ghost Road for about 3 years as a digger operator and saw the effects of 1080. We worked for 10 days on and 4 days off so you get familiar with your surroundings. I worked … Continue reading
Press release COLFO The Council of Licensed Firearms Owners (COLFO) has welcomed the Government’s Arms Act rewrite discussion document, and says the public submissions will show New Zealanders want sensible upgrades to the country’s gun laws. COLFO spokesperson Hugh Devereux-Mack … Continue reading
by Tony Orman I’ve always had an urge to drive up country roads and explore. Perhaps it’s to escape the state highway with its high speed and volumes of traffic? Or perhaps it’s a nostalgia kick just to delve into … Continue reading
Review by Tony Orman Hooked up on the Tongariro River – Californian steelheads were the original liberation I’ve just read an extremely enjoyable and engaging book, “Headwaters” by Dylan Tomine and published by Patagonia. The book is best described as … Continue reading
Opinion by Paul Revere Editor’s Note: CORANZ is party political neutral but encourages outdoor recreationalists to become involved in politics where the policies and decisions often originate from. Why should anglers care about politics and democracy? Well they should because decisions … Continue reading
Special Report Changes to New Zealand’s science sector announced by Prime Minister Chris Luxon seem to have left scientists uncertain with concern over the overly heavy emphasis on economic growth. Dr Lucy Stewart, Co-President, New Zealand Association of Scientists, said … Continue reading
Special report Police firearm accidents five times higher than licensed firearm owners, makes general Police arming ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ says the Council of Licenced Firearms Owners (COLFO). COLFO is calling for the new Police Commissioner to rule out the possibility of … Continue reading
Special Report A recent proposal for the Department of Conservation to increase charges the public for staying at mountain huts on public land is wrong in terms of principle, mountain safety and misuse of public funding says the Council of … Continue reading
special report Pest control of introduced mammals such as rodents and possums help control wilding conifer spread, according to a study done last year. Scion invasion ecologist Tom Carlin led research into the effect seed eaters such as possums and rats … Continue reading
Special report Finland is opening new shooting ranges in a big way. According to an article on the TFB blog it’s in response to military unrest in Eastern Europe with the Finns aiming to improve their people’s firearm skills and … Continue reading
Book Review: “Play Wild: Nature Craft Projects for Tamariki” by Rachel Clare. Published by Bateman Books. Price $29.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman. Author Rachel Clare says that she wrote “Play Wild” in the belief that the benefits of connecting with … Continue reading
Book Review “A Forest Journey” subtitled “The Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilisation” by John Perlin.” Published by Patagonia Books reviewed by Tony Orman. The book can be purchased from https://www.patagonia.co.nz/collections/books or through a local bookseller. This book … Continue reading
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
