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Analysis: The Fisheries Amendment Bill Debate

June 2026

New 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 2026

Another 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 2026

One 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 2026

The 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 2026

This year, The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show returns bigger than ever as New Zealand's ultimate boating and fishing showcase... Read More >

The 2026 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show PREVIEW!

May 2026

Check out our special Boat Show preview to see what’s instore and start planning your ultimate boat show adventure!... Read More >

The Export NZ Fishing Competition Season Ends May 31

April 2026

The '25-'26 season finishes May 31, so there’s still time for all registered anglers to get themselves into prize contention... Read More >

Last Chance on The Fisheries Amendment Bill

April 2026

It’s your last chance to have your say on the Fisheries Amendment Bill 2026 ... Read More >

Rod and Rifle Season

March 2026

Autumn is often described as the ‘silly season’ as trout and deer lose their wariness, and everyone (hunter and hunted) is out there doing it... Read More >

The 2026 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show

March 2026

The 2026 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show is celebrating 70 years as NZ’s premier boating and fishing showcase... Read More >

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