Introduction On 11 November 2016 the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) released the Future Of Our Fisheries (FOOF) consultation documents with the stated intention: “to future-proof New Zealand’s fisheries management […]
Read moreA letter from Richard Baker, spokesperson for the joint non-commercial interest groups, to the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) thanking them for their time at the 1 March meeting. This letter […]
Read moreA team of 12 from various non-commercial organisations attended a meeting with the Ministerial appointed Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on 1 March 2017. The meeting was a useful opportunity to […]
Read moreDavid Abercrombie, Chief Executive of Yachting New Zealand, writes to the Chair of the Technical Advisory Group, Sir Rob Fenwick. Yachting New Zealand endorse the NZ Sport Fishing Council and […]
Read moreThis one-pager summarises the submission made on 23 December 2016 in response to the Future of our Fisheries (FOOF) proposals. The submission was a joint effort by NZSFC members, the […]
Read moreThis submission is a joint effort by NZSFC members, the NZ Angling & Casting Association and LegaSea supporters. We raise concerns that recreational fishing is given only superficial consideration. Part […]
Read moreThroughout the four consultation volumes there is a tone of over-reach and exaggeration of the benefits of these proposals, and the gains possible with new technology. There are also opportunities […]
Read moreIn December 2016 MPI announced the appointment of a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) chaired by Sir Rob Fenwick. TAG’s purpose is to provide independent advice to the Director-General, MPI, as […]
Read moreThese are the four consultation volumes issued by the Ministry for Primary Industries on November 11th 2016. They are large, comprehensive documents and take a bit of effort to get […]
Read moreThe initial review process that Minister Guy advised could provide for potential changes to fisheries management processes, regulatory changes and amendments to the Fisheries Act.
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