Fish & Game New Zealand wishes departing Department of Conservation Director-General Lou Sanson all the best for the future
New Zealand Fish and Game Council chairperson, Ray Grubb, says, "Lou has been a true friend to anglers and game bird
hunters nationwide; he has worked tirelessly to protect habitat and promote access to the outdoors."
"Not one content to be stuck in the office, Lou has been a proud ambassador for the great outdoors. Through this, the
benefits to personal wellbeing by being in the outdoors and using conservation land have become known to more kiwis."
"The popularity of all forms of outdoor recreation and how more and more New Zealanders are using the conservation
estate is evidence of this."
"Through this anglers and game bird hunters have seen the benefit of DOC’s work to promote access with more places to
fish and more places to hunt."
"As a passionate protector of the environment, he has marshalled communities across the country to get involved and to
protect New Zealand’s wildlife."
"Lou has also supported Fish & Game as it transitions to a modern fit for purpose organisation that represents anglers and hunters nationwide".
"The Department’s support has been vital for the process being undertaken to assist Fish & Game in achieving its goals for the future shape of the organisation."
"It’s obvious he has left DOC in a better state than when he started as Director-General. All New Zealanders should be
thankful for his efforts and especially his promotion of community conservation," Grubb says.
Fish & Game looks forward to working with incoming Director-General Penny Nelson to further build on the relationship that
Fish & Game has with the Department of Conservation.