Thank you for visiting Riversmiths.co.nz. Your visit here means that you accept and abide by these terms of use – some simple rules of engagement. Please be nice.

This site is intended to provide general information about the rivers of New Zealand, catching trout and other species, and relevant recipes. These are published for the enjoyment of readers, and to add to the wider community of fishing and river enthusiasts. We are a family interested in New Zealand rivers – we are not professionals.

Intellectual Property

All original content on this site including, but not limited to trademarks, written content, images, diagrams, recipes and video, are copyright and remain the property of the authors. No part of the website or its contents can be used without permission. Please contact us at riversmithsnz@gmail.com to enquire about using content.

User Content

We may allow feedback, but reserve the right to remove any content for any reason. We will not tolerate content that is illegal, intimidating, uses foul language, racist, or is otherwise hurtful to us or other visitors to the site.

Third-Party Links

At various points on the site, we link to external websites and people. The intention is for these links to provide further interesting and useful information. This website may also include links to third-party advertisers. We are not responsible for the any harm resulting from leaving this website, or the accuracy of third-party information.

Limited Liability

We are not fishing professionals and advice is based on our personal experiences and preferences. We make no warranty as to the accuracy of this information and are not liable for any damage or harm. Please always get a second expert opinion before undertaking any safety-critical or equipment actions.

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