Special report An outdoors author and self confessed “longtime outdoors activist,” Alan Simmons of Turangi has labelled the Department of Conservation’s anti-possum programme as a dismal failure following a South island journey which included the West Coast. “Every year the … Continue reading
The New Zealand Deerstalkers Association (NZDA) has welcomed the recent announcement by Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden to reform the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA). The significant change announcement is seen as clarifying landowner … Continue reading
Very recently the Arms (Shooting Clubs, Shooting Ranges, and Other Matters) Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament. “This means that the second phase of my work programme to reform New Zealand’s firearms laws is now complete,” said Associate … Continue reading
Press release COLFO The Council of Licensed Firearms Owners (COLFO) has welcomed the Government’s changes to ease the regulatory burden on gun clubs and shooting ranges. COLFO spokesperson Hugh Devereux-Mack says it will make it easier to establish and operate … Continue reading
Opinion by Dr Peter D. Trolove BVSc MSc (Aquatic Veterinary Studies) MBA A recent report from Tasmania was as follows:- “In 2024, collaboration between the Centre for Aquatic Animal Health and Vaccines and the Australian Centre for Disease Protection, facilitated … Continue reading
Special Report The on-going degradation of water i.e. rivers, streams and lakes is now so critical across the South Island and needs immediate action says Justin Tipa, chairman Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu “Freshwater is in crisis across the South … Continue reading
From Facebook A vet who is prepared to speak out is Dr Howard Ralph BVSc (Hons). MBBS (Hons), MVS (Wildlife Medicine), JCCA Accred (Anaesthesia), Dip TESL, A/D Fine Arts, Cert Ed NSW, Clinical Forensic M O, Manly Sydney, NSW, Australia … Continue reading
Opinion by David Round, a sixth generation South Islander and committed conservationist, is an author, a constitutional and Treaty expert and a former law lecturer at the University of Canterbury It is hard to believe, now, that the conservation movement … Continue reading
Special report Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) has released figures on recent foreign investment into New Zealand following government’s recent Investment Summit where it courted wealthy overseas interests. “Who Owns Aotearoa? CAFCA’s Key Facts A Reality Check To … Continue reading
Special Report Hunting on whitetail deer on Stewart Island is an especially memorable hunting experience according to a survey by the Game Animal Council. Comments from submitters included ones expressing this. “It’s a unique environment I wouldn’t visit if … Continue reading
Predator Free Rakiura is now planning for the first stage of operations to eradicate feral cats, rats, possums and hedgehogs from Rakiura / Stewart Island says Predator Free Rakiura “As part of this work, we are trialing ways to understand … Continue reading
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
