A group of past and present students from Motueka High School are among the youngest competitors to take on the Godzone adventure race that begins later this week in Marlborough. Between them, the teenagers have some serious adventure racing experience, and have had coaching support from world champion Nathan Fa'avae. It marks the return of the world's largest expedition race after a two-year hiatus. Samantha Gee has more.
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A group of past and present students from Motueka High School are among the youngest competitors to take on the Godzone adventure race that begins later this week in Marlborough. Between them, the teenagers have some serious adventure racing experience, and have had coaching support from world champion Nathan Fa'avae. It marks the return of the world's largest expedition race after a two-year hiatus. Samantha Gee has more.
Marlin and reef fish at risk of being commercialised
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Marlin and reef fish at risk of being commercialised
"Keep marlin and reef fish off the menu," That's the message from recreational fishers as the government plans to let commercial fishing companies keep and sell bycatch, that right now can't be used. Fisheries New Zealand is proposing 19 regulation changes, which include dropping protections for marlin and 19 reef-fish species outside the Quota Management System. The changes would mean the dead fish could be sold for profit. Advocates say it's putting a target on Aotearoa's vunerable and slow-growing species and will further diminish our already dwindling public fishery. Bella Craig reports.
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A group of past and present students from Motueka High School are among the youngest competitors to take on the Godzone adventure race that begins later this week in Marlborough. Between them, the teenagers have some serious adventure racing experience, and have had coaching support from world champion Nathan Fa'avae. It marks the return of the world's largest expedition race after a two-year hiatus. Samantha Gee has more.
