It’s nearly our 50th birthday and we’ll be beginning celebrations at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, Europe’s largest agricultural event, this year held in Ireland. Stormline was founded by George McMillan in 1966 in Invercargill – a fishing town on the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island – and has been making foul weather […]
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Love New Zealand’s great outdoors? 3 apps to optimise your adventures
One of the greatest advantages of living and working in New Zealand is enjoying the incredible environment all around us. But if you’ve ever wanted to know the best local hiking routes, or just work out your location while out and about, then there’s a simple solution. Right now, there are plenty of great apps […]
How to foolproof your wet weather gear in New Zealand
We’re more than halfway through the New Zealand wet weather season. That means, for those of us in the farming industry, it’s not unreasonable to start getting a little fed up looking at overalls, jackets and anything oilskin related. But fear not. The season is coming to an end soon so – if you want […]
New to the Kiwi farming industry? Here’s some tips
We’re halfway through calving season in the Kiwi farming industry. But that doesn’t mean it’s too late to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in wherever possible. If you’ve just moved to New Zealand, or you’re a seasonal worker, here are a few insights about working on a farm at this time of year. Your family, work and social […]
The UK fishing industry feels smeared and misled after Brexit vote
Members of the UK’s fishing industry feel they were unfairly portrayed and misled during and after the EU Referendum, according to new research from foul weather fishing gear manufacturer Stormline. The study, involving more than 700 people working in the UK fishing industry and the first to measure sentiment toward the mainstream media among fishing […]
Referendum coverage – Was the media fair to the UK fishing community?
A study by Opinium, as reported by the Independent claims that 1.2 million people who voted Leave in the EU Referendum now regret their decision. That’s 3% of the total who voted Leave. So did we get all the information we deserved and did the media treat us fairly? [boombox widget=”quiz” id=”239132″ width=”100%” height=”auto”] Much has […]
Choosing the right wet weather gear in Australia
It’s not always easy finding the right wet weather gear in Australia. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start caring for your work gear – especially if your current set up is starting to look a bit tired and worn. Like most of us, there’s a good chance you’ve been wearing the same pair of […]
The right wet weather gear for New Zealand fishing
It never hurts to be prepared for wet weather season when it comes to New Zealand fishing. We’ve written before about which waterproof materials work best for the marine industry. But what happens if you’re new to fishing general? Or have just settled into a new life in New Zealand? Well, we’ll let you in […]
The big post Brexit debate – Fishing gear as fashion, yes or no?
Post-referendum question – Fishing gear for fashion Now the referendum is finalised and we know for sure that the UK is leaving the EU (well, not for sure, but it’s what the UK electorate voted for), it’s time to consider the other big issues facing our industry. And what bigger issue to tackle than […]
3 Simple Reasons Brexit would Benefit the Fishing Industry
Why the UK fishing industry could choose Brexit Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, Ross Dougal, has said that the majority of its members want to leave the EU on 24 June. He’s not alone, either. From the Huffington Post to The New York Times, there’s been widespread publicity about the plight of UK fisherman when it comes […]