fishing
Shellfish closure renewal proposed for Marsden and Mair Banks
Boaties fishing the Marsden Point area near Whangārei should be aware that a fur...
U-turn on fish sizes not enough for some
Advocacy groups are supporting the government's U-turn on minimum size limits fo...
Winston Peters backs down on snapper size limit proposal
Government signals rethink after strong response from recreational fishers over ...
Latest Lowrance® Software release delivers key enhancements to all-in-one live sonar solution Eagle ...
Lowrance®, a world leader in fishing electronics, today announced a new software...
March 2026 Fishing Report with Bruce Duncan
The price of petrol is on everyone’s mind, but as I said to some friends, look a...
Garmin unveils 360-degree sonar with revolutionary Spy Pole
New GT360UHD transducer and first-of-its-kind Spy Pole help anglers see underwat...
The Pātea 830, built from experience, guided by legacy
The Pātea 830 is more than a trailerable cruiser—it’s a boat built for rugged co...
Hauraki Gulf fisheries closure confirmed: rockpool harvest banned for two years
From 12 March 2026, parts of Ōmaha Bay, Kawau Bay and Whangaparāoa go off limits...
February 2026 Fishing Report with Bruce Duncan
Over my lifetime on the water, I have seen many changes take place, but in the p...
A long weekend on the water as fishing competitions crowd the Coromandel
Sitting in the cockpit of our liveaboard in Whangamatā Harbour over the long W...
Here comes Johnny!
No, it won’t be Jack Nicholson’s grinning, demented face popping through the sma...
Commercial fishers pelagic shark landing rules open for public submissions
Fisheries New Zealand is consulting on whether to retain a long-standing excepti...
Snapper jigs – six of the best!
“Hi, I’m Mark and I’m a lure addict...” Yes, folks, it’s a disease, not a choice...
Fisheries NZ investigating report of illegal fish dumping
The spearfisher who discovered a number of dead fish near Great Barrier Island s...
December 2025 Fishing Report with Bruce Duncan
Tackle the tackle before it all turns to tears.
January can often be the most...
Hauraki Gulf fisheries decline: why one man says the system must change
Veteran skipper and fisheries advisor Barry Torkington explains how the Gulf unr...
Ngāti Wheke propose drop in fishing quota in Lyttelton Harbour
Proposed bylaws for Rāpaki and Whakaraupō mātaitai reserves aim to protect kaimo...
Proposed Puketeraki mātaitai reserve near Dunedin open for Fisheries submissions
Fisheries New Zealand is inviting public feedback on a proposal to establish the...
A damn good fry-up!
As a keen fisherman and cook, I am always looking for interesting and exciting w...
Firing up reluctant kingfish
One of the great things about kingfish is that they can be targetted in so many ...
Volunteers protecting our fisheries: The work of HFOs in NZ
During National Volunteer Week, the vital work of Honorary Fishery Officers (HFO...
Hard or soft for snapper
It’s a common dilemma for many of us:
when should I use a softbait and when is...
The Catch: Let’s put this with that…
Pairing different soft-baits with specific jig-heads can significantly increase ...
Seadoo FishPro Apex
The FishPro Apex with its exclusive design, unique colouration and limited one y...