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
Seen on Facebook (Real New Zealand News) The Department of Contamination (DOC) have poisoned 97% of White Tail deer using Fluoride based 1080 poison on Stewart Island. The “predator” control operation on Stewart Island also resulted in a 75% by … Continue reading
Press release by CAFCA The Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) says the extreme weather that has hammered the country so far this year has laid bare the “dirty deal” that transnational corporations have cut with New Zealand Inc. … Continue reading
by CORANZ researchers The title of the government paper is “Investigations into the Use of Natural Baits and Compound 1080 for Poisoning Deer.” The date is March 1970. The agency is Protection Forestry Branch of the NZ Forest Service’s Forest … Continue reading
Opinion by Garrick Batten from Substack Introduction – Garrick Batten of Nelson has a long history with goat farming and Garrick writes from a huge agricultural background over 50+ years in processing industries, farming livestock and horticultural crops, agricultural management … Continue reading
Special Report The majority of white-tail deer on Stewart Island died after eating 1080-laced bait pellets according to research by the Bioeconomy Science Institute, formerly Landcare Research. The deaths were due to an aerial predator control operation of the Department … Continue reading
Opinion by Jack Tuhawaiki In 1919 the Auckland Acclimatisation Society wrote in its annual report, “We shall be doing a great service to the country in stocking these large areas with this valuable and harmless animal.”Today that … Continue reading
