Briefings to Ministers
Introduction
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides their Ministers with briefing papers to give them an overview of the Minister’s role, the agency’s role and the sector for which they are responsible.
In terms of fisheries, MPI advises on their role and that of Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ), the fisheries and aquaculture sector and how they are currently managed, and challenges to the industry.
There is usually brief mention of non-commercial fishing interests and how that fits into overall management.
Varied advice
Advocates for various interest groups, commercial and non-commercial also provide the Minister with their perspectives on the role of the Minister and FNZ. Some briefing papers are detailed, others are succinct.
It is unclear how much attention is paid to these briefing papers from advocates by the Minister or FNZ. However, it is a useful way to express concerns and share the sectors’ view on current and future management.
Below is a snapshot of briefing papers available online. As more become available, they will be uploaded.
Relevant information
2023
Briefing papers
Briefing to Incoming Minister. NZSFC. 18 Dec 2023
Briefing to new Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones. Brief covers institutional failure, the need for ecosystem based fisheries management, regulatory capture and the failure of the QMS to deliver value for New Zealand. New Zealand Sport Fishing Council. 18 December 2023.
Briefing for incoming Minister. EDS. Dec 2023
Briefing for incoming Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones. Environmental Defence Society. December 2023.
Fisheries Portfolio Briefing. MPI. 2023
Fisheries portfolio briefing paper for the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries. Ministry for Primary Industries. Late 2023. Published online 1 February 2024.
Briefing for Minister Brooking. Joint recreational. 3 May 2023
Briefing paper to the new, incoming Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Rachel Brooking. Discussion on governance, CRA 1 court decision, pre-set decision rules, Rescue Fish policy alternative, Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, RMA, blue cod, scallops and the Industry Transformation Plan. Joint recreational interests. 3 May 2023.
Briefing for Incoming Minister. EDS. 12 April 2023
Briefing for incoming Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Rachel Brooking. Environmental Defence Society. 12 April 2023.
Portfolio briefing to Minister. MPI. 17 March 2023
Portfolio briefing to Minister providing an overview of fisheries and highlighting matters that will require consideration before the end of the year. MPI. Released 17 March 2023.
Briefing to Ocean Ministers. Joint agencies. Feb 2023
Briefing to the Oceans and Marine Ministers for Fisheries, Conservation and the Environment. Joint agencies. February 2023.
2020
Briefing papers
Briefing to Fisheries Minister. Te Ohu Kaimoana. Dec 2020
Post election briefing paper for the Minister of Fisheries. Te Ohu Kaimoana. December 2020.
2017
Briefing papers
Briefing for Incoming Ministers. Ministry for Primary Industries. Oct 2017
Briefing for incoming Primary Industries Ministers providing an overview of MPI’s role and the work underway to grow and protect New Zealand. MPI. October 2017.
2016
Briefing papers
Briefing to incoming Ministers. MPI. 20 Dec 2016
Briefing to Incoming Primary Industries Ministers. Ministry for Primary Industries. 20 December 2016. Published online 17 February 2017.
2014
Briefing papers
Briefing to incoming Ministers. MPI. 7 Oct 2014
Brief to the Incoming Primary Industries Ministers. Ministry for Primary Industries. 7 October 2014.
Briefing to Incoming Ministers. Forest & Bird. Nov 2014
Post election briefing to Incoming Primary Industries Ministers. Forest & Bird. Post election (late) 2014.
2004 – 2011
Briefing papers
Briefing to Incoming MAF Ministers. MAF. Dec 2011
Briefing paper to the incoming Ministers of Agriculture (including Fisheries) and Forestry. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. December 2011.
Briefing to incoming Minister. Hokianga Accord. 6 Dec 2008
Perspectives on non-commercial fishing interests for Minister Phil Heatley. Hokianga Accord, NZBGFC and option4. December 2008.
Briefing for incoming Minister. MFish. Nov 2008
Briefing paper for the incoming Minister of Fisheries to highlight issues and offer background information on the fisheries sectors. Ministry of Fisheries. November 2008.
Briefing to Incoming Minister. NZ Seafood Industry. 2008
Post election briefing paper to the Minister of Fisheries includes a scorecard of performance, 3 out of 5. New Zealand Seafood Industry Council Ltd. Post election (late) 2008.
Briefing to Minister of Fisheries. MFish. 20 Sep 2005
Briefing paper for the Minister of Fisheries providing an overview of the fisheries sectors and key issues likely to arise in the next 3 years. Ministry of Fisheries. 20 September 2005.
Briefing to Minister of Fisheries. MFish. 5 March 2004
Briefing to Minister of Fisheries. Notes the Memorandum of Understanding between MFish and the Dept of Conservation. Ministry of Fisheries. 5 March 2004.