Rock Lobster (Crayfish) management

Introduction  In 1992 the National Rock Lobster Management Group (NRLMG) was established as a statutory body to provide advice to the Minister on managing Rock Lobster (Crayfish) fisheries. It is […]

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Coromandel Scallop fishery

Introduction  The Coromandel scallop fishery is the second largest in the country, behind the Marlborough-Tasman fishery.  Management of commercial scallop fishing has been controversial over the years resulting in some […]

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Management and Policy Submissions 2013

by the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Introduction Due to the extensive, nationwide interests of our 55 clubs the Council submits on a range of issues and proposals.  All submissions […]

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Highly Migratory Species Submissions 2012

by the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council is committed to ensuring that sustainability measures and management controls are designed and implemented to achieve the […]

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Animal Welfare Act review 2012

August – September 2012 In August 2012 the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) released a discussion paper, ‘Animal welfare matters. Proposals for a New Zealand Animal Welfare Strategy and amendments […]

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Te Korowai Marine Strategy

Overview In August 2011 Te Korowai o Te Tai o Marokura, the Kaikoura Coastal Marine Guardians, released their proposed, draft Kaikoura Marine Strategy: Sustaining Our Sea 2011. Te Korowai asked […]

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SUBMISSION ON SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA DECEMBER 2010

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Submission on Southern Bluefin Tuna February 2010

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