Fostering Change
Explanation of Future Search – Expressions of Interest
A national conversation on the future of marine recreational fishing in NZ is taking place from 14-16th February 2013 in Nelson. This conversation is part of the Future Search project. It is an opportunity for the [...]
Collaboration to Save our Seas
World Bank issues SOS for oceans Global lender launches partnership between governments, scientists and organisations to restore health of planet’s seas. According to the World Bank, 85 per cent of ocean fisheries are fully exploited, over-exploited [...]
Recommended summer reading for all fishers in NZ
Gareth Morgan and co-writer Geoff Simmons have produced a ‘must read’ for all Kiwis who value their fishing. Hook, Line and Blinkers is written in a casual style that enables the well researched message to be [...]
World Recreational Fishing Conference in Berlin
NZRFC sent a representative to the recent World Recreational Fishing Conference in Berlin. Just under 300 delegates from 33 countries attended the conference. Topics covered the various challenges facing countries around the world with recreational fisheries [...]
Peter Dunne on recreational fishing
Peter Dunne’s address to the United Future 2011 conference on 21st August includes support for a better marine recreational fishing future…. New Zealanders managing their recreational resources Tramping, hunting, fishing are part of the Kiwi birthright [...]
Martin Salter Interview on ABC National Radio (Sydney)
This is the audio recording of an interview with Martin Salter on ABC National Radio (Australia) on Tuesday 5th July. Click here to listen in. [...]
Martin Salters Presentation
Here we can watch Martin Salter’s presentation to the NZRFC 2011 Conference. Martin’s presentation is based on his report, “Keep Australia Fishing” commissioned in Australia by the Australian Fishing Trade Association in 2010. Click here. [...]
2011 NZRFC Annual Conference overview
Graeme Dawber, NZACA National Secretary The RFC Conference 2011 was well supported and well organised, even though the official opening was delayed due to the very first item on the agenda – a walk along the [...]
NZRFC send representative to Germany to learn from world’s best practice
The New Zealand Recreational Fishing Council is committed to Fostering Change towards a better future for all who fish for food or fun in New Zealand. Fostering change means opening up dialogue and getting information and [...]
UK angling expert speaks at NZ Recreational Fishing Conference
UK angling expert speaks at NZ Recreational Fishing Council Conference The NZ Recreational Fishing Council is pleased to announce a last minute addition to their Fostering Change conference in New Plymouth on 1st – 2nd July. [...]












RFC Submission to Review of Inshore Fishstock Sustailability Measures for the 2012-13 Fishing Year
Hi Stan - you can place an expression of interest to attend the FISHin
RFC Submission to Review of Inshore Fishstock Sustailability Measures for the 2012-13 Fishing Year
I wish to place an expression of interest to attend the conference in
Donate to Future Search
Hi Bruce. Yes you can donate to the Future Search project by following
Future Search for marine recreational fishing in NZ
I think this is an awesome opportunity for all recreational fishers an
2011 NZRFC Annual Conference - Images
In relation to a question about where are we headed, Ted Howard put up