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 […]
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Letter to TAG. LegaSea. 3 March 2017
A 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 moreReport. Meeting with TAG. 1 March 2017
A 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 moreLetter to TAG. Yachting New Zealand. 27 February 2017
David 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 moreSummary. One-page submission summary. January 2017
This 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 moreSubmission. Joint recreational. 23 December 2016
This 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 morePreliminary View. NZSFC. 9 December 2016
Throughout 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 moreTerms of Reference Technical Advisory Group. MPI. December 2016
In 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 moreFuture Of Our Fisheries. MPI. 11 November 2016
These 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 moreFisheries System Review 2015. MPI Aug-Dec 2015
The 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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