For New Zealand Fishing News magazine, issue December 2011 Foreign Charter Vessels fishing in New Zealand waters has been a hot topic lately. The Government has been under pressure to […]
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Update #4 – Minister in thrall to commercial interests?
For New Zealand Fishing News magazine, issue November 2011 It was a feature of the recent management proposals that the Ministry of Fisheries were offering commercial shareholders perpetual catching rights […]
Read moreUpdate #3 – Kingfish, bluenose and blue cod limits
Online Update issued August 2011 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 […]
Read moreUpdate #2 – Kahawai, crayfish and unjustified catch increases
Online Update issued May 2011 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. […]
Read moreUpdate #1 – Deemed values, Southern bluefin tuna and Marlborough blue cod
Members Update issued February 2011 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 […]
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