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Fishing in New Zealand rivers

Fishing in New Zealand rivers

Angling became popular after trout and salmon were introduced into New Zealand rivers – this 1960s tourism poster shows the Cleddau in Otago. Later, anglers were among those who lobbied for the protection of wild rivers.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: Eph-E-TOURISM-1960s-02

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

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David Young. 'Rivers', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 16-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/rivers/6/2