Trout poachers breaking rules at popular Ngongotahā fishing spot
NewsEnvironment26 June 2026, 7:09pmTrout poachers breaking rules at popular Ngongotahā fishing spotCheckpointRNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme from 4-6pm…
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NewsEnvironment26 June 2026, 7:09pmTrout poachers breaking rules at popular Ngongotahā fishing spotCheckpointRNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme from 4-6pm…
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Bloody poachers again. Absolute scum of the earth. I've been fishing at Ngongotahā for 30 years and these lowlifes think they can just take what they want. The fine should be $10k and a night in the cells. Do better Fish & Game.
please, it's not that serious. It's just a few fish. Join a gym or something.
100% mate. They need to make an example. Public shaming would work wonders.
Mate just hang the trout back? That's just dumb. Kinda funny though them running off like that 😂
Don't joke about it. It's theft from the community and the resource.
Typical. No respect for the rules. If they want fish that bad, go buy it from the supermarket.
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It's not just about the fish, it's about sustainability. This is why our fisheries are getting cooked. Enforce the laws properly.
Article says 'allegedly' but we all know who it is. I've seen it myself, people filling buckets full. Do nothing and nothing changes.
Poor fish. Leave them alone, they're just minding their business.
It's literally illegal and harms the environment. But sure, just a few fish 🙄
Exactly. 'A few fish' until there's none left. That's how it works.
Worked on a fishing charter for years. Poachers are the worst kind of people. Ruin it for everyone.