Taupō Fishery Focus Special Edition: Angler survey By trout anglers for trout anglers. Share your opinion. We are conducting a survey about a proposal to introduce limited spin fishing on a section of the lower Tauranga-Taupo River. It is proposed that spin fishing be allowed along a short, clearly defined stretch of the Tauranga-Taupō River, just downstream […]

World’s largest angling mental health study reveals remarkable benefits A significant New Zealand study of nearly 1,900 anglers, the largest of its kind globally, has shown that fishing can significantly boost wellbeing and mental health. According to the study published in the international journal Leisure Sciences, active anglers were 52 percent less likely to report […]

Always interesting to read opinions from other tourists who can compare Turangi to other towns in NZ. Turangi Another Small Town Surprise. There was a time, not so long ago, when we were within single figures of having stayed at all of the NZMCA Parks. But, with life and medical issues getting in the way of […]

The threat of aggradation causing the Tongariro River to flood Turangi is real. The historic factual background described by the Advocates for the Tongariro River was explained in TRM’s blog yesterday. It is time to adopt a protective strategy for Turangi. SWMBO’s solution (She Who Must Be Obeyed is the Manager of everything at TRM) […]