December 10, 2024
We’re pleased to announce the release of the new Free Fish Heads app. Get it now on Google Play and the App Store. Experience the true spirit of community and sustainability with the Free Fish Heads app. We’re on a mission to connect local New Zealand fishers with seafood lovers eager to enjoy the often-overlooked parts of the […]
November 26, 2024
If you spend time on or near the water, we want to know if you have seen changes in the availability or occurrence of baitfish. Please let us know your experiences in this survey.
November 26, 2024
As we approach yet another Black Friday, a day consumed by the noise of commerce and the allure of fleeting bargains, there lies a darker shadow that we cannot afford to ignore. This is not the shadow cast by towering stacks of discounted goods but a profound and pervasive darkness seeping into the very foundation […]
November 20, 2024
False promises and pretences are all that remains of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Bill. Despite the tagline to “restore the Hauraki Gulf”, last-minute amendments will exclude public access to prioritise commercial interests. This legislative process has been hijacked by industrial fishing interests to maintain the status quo. This means no fishing with your family […]
November 13, 2024
In the marine world, everything is in constant motion – shifting, ebbing, flowing, breaking down, and rebuilding. It’s never a dull moment out there, which is exactly why we love it so much. Kiwis are incredibly passionate about fishing, boating, and our oceans in general. One of the great joys of living in New Zealand […]
November 13, 2024
WARNING – this content may be highly aggravating. We suggest you take a deep breath before we explain why the Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Bill will not restore the Hauraki Gulf and instead exclude public access in order to prioritise commercial interests. Since the Sea Change process began in 2013, all parties involved agreed that […]
November 10, 2024
Be prepared to take action when you hear about Fisheries New Zealand’s latest industry-led decision to drag a dredge across Coromandel scallop beds – ironically to survey how many scallops are alive. These are the same scallop beds that have been indefinitely closed to commercial and public fishing since March 2023. So it’s hard to […]
October 24, 2024
Father Christmas or rather Shane Jones, the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, has delivered a generous gift to quota owners in the Snapper 8 fishery on the west coast of the North Island – a 640 tonne increase in commercial catch. Meanwhile recreational fishers have been left with coal in their stockings. The new Snapper […]
October 23, 2024
The sun’s shining brighter, the days are getting longer, and you know what that means—Labour Weekend is knocking at our door! We can almost hear the waves lapping and the fish biting. We’re just as thrilled as you are to get back out there and make some unforgettable memories this summer on the water.But before […]
October 23, 2024
It’s been a whirlwind year so far! We’ve faced some seriously counterproductive decisions from Fisheries NZ, watched the government push for fast-tracking sand and seabed mining, and to top it off, dealt with a flood of mushy-fleshed and zombie fish — keeping things more than interesting. As the days grow warmer and longer, and Labour […]
