Waimakariri River
Covid lockdown sparks fishing fever
3 Dec 2021
New Zealand's beautiful rivers and lakes are likely to get an influx of anglers over the summer months so it's a good time to catch up with Fish and Game ranger Richie Cosgrove. Audio
Canterbury winter-fishing ban put in place
27 Apr 2016
In a country first, a ban on winter-fishing in parts of Canterbury due to degrading water quality comes into force this week. Audio
Heading down the Waimak
29 Jan 2016
Large schools of kahawai are chasing krill in the Waimakariri River mouth in North Canterbury. The annual salmon run is about to start so it's a popular spot for local anglers. Fish and Game… Audio
Firefighters battle grass fire near Waimakariri River
8 Dec 2015
Firefighters are working to contain a fire in about five hectares of grass surrounded by a forestry block near the Waimakariri River, in Canterbury. The Fire Service was called to...