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Select who the licence is for *Fishing 2025/26 Season starts on 30th September 2025Resident LicencesNon Resident Licences

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If you are not a citizen or resident of New Zealand, you must buy a Non-Resident Licence (NRL).

"Non-resident" means a person who, on October 1 (in the current season), is NOT ordinarily a resident in New Zealand. A Resident is someone who is:

- A New Zealand citizen, or:

- holds a residence class, student, or work visa, and

- has lived in New Zealand for at least six of the 12 months immediately prior to their licence purchase, and

- has New Zealand as their primary place of established residence.

A Non-Resident Licence (NRL) entitles the holder to fish for sports fish in all Fish & Game regions. It includes a levy used to contribute to fisheries management and habitat protection.

Please note: Fishing in New Zealand on the wrong licence is equivalent to the offence of fishing with no licence.

Adult Whole Season Licences

Adult Game Bird Licence Whole Season ($116)

for adults aged 18 and over on 02/05/2025

Offers greatest versatility to most game bird hunters.

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Adult Part Season Licences

Adult Game Bird Licence Day ($27)

for adults aged 18 and over on 02/05/2025

A one day licence.

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Junior and Child Licence Options

Junior Game Bird Licence Whole Season ($27)

for juniors between the age of 12 and 17 on 02/05/2025

Offers greatest versatility to most game bird hunters.

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Child Game Bird Licence Whole Season ($5)

for children aged 11 and under on 02/05/2025

Offers greatest versatility to most game bird hunters.

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Junior Game Bird Licence Day ($10)

for juniors between the age of 12 and 17 on 02/05/2025

A one day licence.

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Adult Whole Season Licences

Adult Fishing Licence Whole Season - Resident ($156)

for adults aged 18 and over on 30/09/2025

Offers greatest versatility to most anglers. Fish the full season.

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Adult Fishing Licence Family - Resident ($203)

for adults aged 18 and over on 30/09/2025

A Family Licence must include at least one child (17 or under, as of 1 October, a child or grandchild of the licence holder), with the secondary holder being the spouse or partner; both adults will receive their own cards, and children must fish with a listed adult present.

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Adult Fishing Licence Loyal Senior - Resident ($133)

for adults aged 65 and over on 30/09/2025

Designed to recognise loyal customers over 65 years of age who have held a Full Season licence for the last 5 seasons. You must be 65 years old or over on the 1st of October AND have held a whole season licence for the last five years consecutively.

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Local Area Fishing Licence - Resident ($125)

for adults aged 18 and over on 30/09/2025

Best option for those who wish to fish close to home or in one selected Fish & Game region. Fish the full season but only within your selected region. Available regions: Auckland/Waikato, Central South Island, Eastern (incl Rotorua Lakes), Hawke's Bay, Nelson/Marlborough, North Canterbury, Northland, Otago, Southland, Taranaki, Wellington, West Coast.

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Adult Part Season Licences

Adult Fishing Licence Short Break - Resident ($56)

for adults aged 18 and over on 30/09/2025

A three day licence. Start time to be specified. Note: This licence is not valid for use with Designated Waters or Sea run salmon licences.

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Adult Fishing Licence Long Break - Resident ($109)

for adults aged 18 and over on 30/09/2025

A nine day licence. Start time to be specified. Note: This licence is not valid for use with Designated Waters or Sea run salmon licences.

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Adult Fishing Licence Day - Resident ($25)

for adults aged 18 and over on 30/09/2025

A one day licence. Start time for the 24 hour period to be specified. Note: This licence is not valid for use with Designated Waters or Sea run salmon licences.

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Junior and Child Licence Options

Junior Fishing Licence Whole Season - Resident ($31)

for juniors between the age of 12 and 17 on 30/09/2025

Offers greatest versatility to most anglers. Fish the full season.

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Child Fishing Licence Whole Season - Resident ($0)

for children aged 11 and under on 30/09/2025

Offers greatest versatility to most anglers. Fish the full season.

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Junior Fishing Licence Day - Resident ($6)

for juniors between the age of 12 and 17 on 30/09/2025

A one day licence. Start time for the 24 hour period to be specified. Note: This licence is not valid for use with Designated Waters or Sea run salmon licences.

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Adult Whole Season Licences

Adult Fishing Licence Whole Season - Non Resident ($270)

for adults aged 18 and over on 30/09/2025

Offers greatest versatility to most anglers. Fish the full season. Revenue from the Non-Resident Licence contributes to the management of New Zealand's freshwater angling experiences and sports fish habitats.

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Adult Part Season licences

Adult Fishing Licence Day - Non Resident ($38)

for adults aged 18 and over on 30/09/2025

A one day licence. Start time for the 24 hour period to be specified. Note: This licence is not valid for use with Designated Waters or Sea run salmon licences.

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Junior and Child Licence Options

Junior Fishing Licence Whole Season - Non Resident ($51)

for juniors between the age of 12 and 17 on 30/09/2025

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Child Fishing Licence Whole Season - Non Resident ($51)

for children aged 11 and under on 30/09/2025

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Junior Fishing Licence Day - Non Resident ($23)

for juniors between the age of 12 and 17 on 30/09/2025

A one day licence. Start time for the 24 hour period to be specified. Note: This licence is not valid for use with Designated Waters or Sea run salmon licences.

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Child Fishing Licence Day - Non Resident ($23)

for children aged 11 and under on 30/09/2025

A one day licence. Start time for the 24 hour period to be specified. Note: This licence is not valid for use with Designated Waters or Sea run salmon licences.

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Sea-Run Salmon Licence

Fishing 2025/26 Sea-Run Salmon Licence: $5.00

A Sea-Run Salmon licence is valid from 1 Oct 2025 to 30 April 2026. The waters that are covered with this licence are: - North Canterbury Sea-Run Salmon Waters - Central South Island Sea-Run Salmon Waters.

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Designated Waters Licences

Fishing 2025/26 Wellington Designated Waters Season Licence: $5.00

Upper Rangitikei (Open Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr).

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Fishing 2025/26 Nelson/Marlborough Designated Waters Season Licence: $5.00

Travers River, Upper Wairau River, Upper Matakitaki River (Open Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr)

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Fishing 2025/26 West Coast Designated Waters Season Licence: $5.00

Karamea River, Mokihinui River (Open Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr)

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Fishing 2025/26 North Canterbury Designated Waters Season Licence: $5.00

Hurunui River South Branch, Hurunui River North Branch, Lewis Pass, Waiau Uwha River (Open Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr)

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Fishing 2025/26 Otago Designated Waters Season Licence: $5.00

Nevis River, Upper Pomahaka River (Open Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr), Caples River, Dingle Burn, Hunter River, Upper Lochy River, Greenstone River, Wilkin River, Young River (Open Season: 1 Nov -31 May)

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Fishing 2025/26 Southland Designated Waters Season Licence: $5.00

Upper Oreti River (Open Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr)

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Fish & Game NZ works to manage, protect, and improve sports fish populations and their habitats, ensuring the long-term enjoyment of angling for current and future generations of New Zealand fishers.

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Fish & Game manages, maintains, and enhances sports fish populations and their habitats in the best long-term interests of present and future generations of anglers. We are a not-for-profit organisation, funded through the sale of fishing licences.

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Fish & Game

Fish & Game NZ works to manage, protect, and improve sports fish populations and their habitats, ensuring the long-term enjoyment of angling for current and future generations of New Zealand fishers.

Ourmission

Effective management of New Zealand’s sports fish resources

Fish & Game manages, maintains, and enhances sports fish populations and their habitats in the best long-term interests of present and future generations of anglers. We are a not-for-profit organisation, funded through the sale of fishing licences.

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mission