Thank you to another TRM inmate for his report from last week on the Tongariro River fishing… Tongariro River Report – Jan 15th. It was a true delight to return once again to the Tongariro River Motel, a favourite of mine. Ross & Pip have set it up perfectly for anglers… the rooms are spacious, […]

Thank you for the strong response to TRM’s brief blog about Government failures to honour promises to the trout fishing industry from the Tongariro Hydro Scheme. The response again demonstrates that there is still significant concern being denied by the “authorities”. Another issue being ignored is the regulation changes at Lake O. in 2022. Do […]

As February cicada season approaches, TRM receives more requests from overseas anglers seeking updated information. To answer an enquiry from the UK, the following may provide a more believable description of NZ trout fishing conditions, as it was composed by another whinging Pom who is due back here in February. February 11, 2025 A different […]

Tongariro Hydro Power Scheme 1970 Tourist anglers are interested in local history and often ask about the background of the major hydro power scheme that created Turangi and dictates the Tongariro River flow and the surrounding natural landscape. The detrimental effects persist. As a condition of the consent, the Government contractors, MOW (Ministry of Works), […]