January 20, 2025
Sharing is caring and now sharing can contribute towards conservation. Sharing the unwanted parts from your freshly caught fish is one of the easiest ways to help restore our inshore fish populations. It’s simple. If we make better use of what we catch, we can catch fewer fish while still feeding our friends and families. […]
December 30, 2024
What does a Highly Protected Area and a closed scallop fishery have in common? Both signal that New Zealand’s fisheries management is failing, and you are paying the price for that failure. The consequences of poor management are restrictions on your ability to catch scallops or fish for your family. In our last two articles […]
December 18, 2024
There’s something about fishing that just feels good for the soul. Whether it’s a day spent drifting quietly on still waters, casting your line past the breakers on the beach, or heading out wide with your closest mates, it offers a gentle reprieve from the relentless buzz of everyday life. For so many of us […]
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 22, 2024
As Black Friday approaches, the buzz of deals and discounts fills the air, but beneath the surface, another kind of blackness is spreading – one that threatens the very lifeblood of New Zealand’s identity: our oceans. The Quota Management System (QMS), once seen as a beacon of sustainable fishing, has devolved into a mechanism prioritising […]
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 […]
