26th June 2026 H&F Minister / HuntingParliament has passed legislation clarifying how Herds of Special Interest (HOSI) can operate within national parks.
11th June 2026 Fishing / H&F MinisterThe daily trout bag limit in the Taupō Fishing District will increase from six to eight fish with the start of the 2026/27 season on from 1 July.
27th May 2026 H&F Minister / HuntingA new commercial game preserve will open in Hawke’s Bay from the 2027 game hunting season.
10th November 2025 H&F Minister / HuntingNew Zealanders will soon be able to have their say on plans to manage sika and wapiti deer as the country’s first two Herds of Special Interest.
1st September 2025 Fish & Game / H&F MinisterFish & Game New Zealand’s family fishing licences are receiving an update to ensure both adults have equal fishing rights.
14th May 2025 H&F Minister / HuntingHunting and Fishing Minister James Meager will consider formally designating wapiti deer as a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in Fiordland National Park.
4th June 2024 DOC / H&F MinisterHunters can use handheld thermal technology on public conservation land, says Hunting and Fishing Minister Todd McClay.
