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Analysis: The Fisheries Amendment Bill Debate
June 2026

New Zealand’s Fisheries Amendment Bill has arrived in Parliament carrying the weight of both expectation and alarm. Framed by the Government as a necessary evolution of... Read More >

Extreme Aluminium Trailers Review
June 2026

Extreme Boats has long been recognised for its award-winning aluminium vessels, and is now expanding into high-quality aluminium trailers designed to improve the overall experience of... Read More >

Crispy-skin Snapper with Oyster Stew
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This is a wickedly rich and decadent dish. I roll this one out only occasionally, and it’s normally in the middle of winter when the oysters... Read More >

New Zealand's Kingfish Fishery
May 2026

Yellowtail, kingfish, or both together – call them what you like, but our most prolific gamefish features highly on the fishing calendar right throughout the year.... Read More >

New Toys - Winter 2026
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Check out these hot new products, fresh out this winter. JAF x Victory Bare Bones A heritage blade maker and a modern fishing label have come... Read More >

Inshore Fishing: Winter Targets
May 2026

As we move into winter, many anglers are inclined to hang up their rods until the following spring. In some parts of the country, this is... Read More >