NZSFC Latest Updates and News

Fisheries Management Updates

In an effort to improve communication with our members and supporters the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council has developed regular Updates. This news is produced in a variety of formats and publications. In the list below the latest Updates and news are at the top of the list.

Update #5

Will foreign charters prevail?

Foreign Charter Vessels fishing in New Zealand waters has been a hot topic lately. The Government has been under pressure to address allegations of abuse highlighted in various media and public forums.

Update #4

Minister in thrall to commercial interests?

It was a feature of the recent management proposals that the Ministry of Fisheries were offering commercial shareholders perpetual catching rights that previously belonged to the public. Cuts were proposed to overall allowances and/or daily bag limits while commercial catch limits were being either maintained or cut merely "to remove potential catch headroom". This is double jeopardy for public fishing interests.

Update #3

Kingfish, bluenose and blue cod limits

It'a no brainer. No increases in commercial catch limits for northwest Kingfish and 100% observer coverage on chartered factory trawlers. Now is the time to significantly cut commercial bluenose catches to avoid collapse.

Update #2

Kahawai, crayfish and unjustified catch increases

Commercial crayfish catch limits have increased in Area 4, ignoring conservation efforts by local NZSFC club members and strong advice from our fisheries management team. It is unjust to put the cost of commercial overfishing onto the public.

Update #1

Deemed values, southern bluefin and Marlborough blue cod

The NZSFC recommends the Fisheries Minister implement practical controls to curb excessive commercial fishing. Excess catch ought to be reduced from the following year's catch limits. The decision to increase commercial catch limits for southern bluefin tuna is objectionable, especially when managers know that more cuts will be needed in future years.