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2026 Father's Day Gift Guide
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August 2026For fishing and fisheries management purposes, one of the most important things we can know about a species of fish is its spawning characteristics... Read More >
Have Your Say on Proposed Fisheries Changes
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Analysis: The Fisheries Amendment Bill Debate
June 2026New Zealand’s Fisheries Amendment Bill has reach Parliament, carrying the weight of both expectation and alarm... Read More >
The Export NZ Fishing Competition Announces Season Winners
June 2026Another exciting season of The Export NZ Fishing Competition – has come to an end, and we’ve just announced our prize winners... Read More >
History of Zane Grey's Fishing in NZ
June 2026One hundred years ago, the trajectory of big game fishing in NZ changed forever with the arrival to its shores of one man - Zane Grey... Read More >
Mackenzie Country Trout & Tahr
May 2026The Mackenzie Country winter months of June, July, and August herald the main spawning time for canal trout... Read More >
The Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show Official Guide - 2026
May 2026This year, The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show returns bigger than ever as New Zealand's ultimate boating and fishing showcase... Read More >
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The Export NZ Fishing Competition Season Ends May 31
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