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• To provide a forum for discussion and information sharing related to fishing and fishing practices in New Zealand.
• To create a friendly environment for individuals with an interest in fishing or the marine environment to interact online.
• To encourage ethical fishing methods and standards.
• To raise awareness of issues relevant to recreational fishing.

Rules

Deleting inappropriate posts and threads

Although messages posted are not the responsibility of Fishing.net.nz ltd, nor is Fishing.net.nz ltd responsible for the content or accuracy of any messages, Fishing.net.nz Ltd, its forum administrators, and moderators absolutely reserve the right to delete any post or thread of discussion without explanation and at their sole discretion. Further they reserve the right to ban any individual from participating in the forum and take appropriate legal action against any individual when it is deemed necessary to do so.

Suspension and probation

1. Personal attacks, abusive behaviour, discrimination and impersonation are not acceptable.
2. Material posted must be suitable for general viewing. Swearing, links to obscene sites, and the posting of obscene images (including pictures of genitalia) is prohibited and will result in the poster of such material being warned/banned.
3. Unsolicited advertising and "spam" (junk posts)
4. Advertising in signatures is only permitted for individuals/businesses who are significant contributors, regular advertisers or sponsors of the site. All signature advertising must be approved by the admin team.
5. Unreasonable and unbalanced attacks on brands or products are not permitted. Any discussion on brand or product quality, faults etc needs to be balanced with the vendor's view.

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