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2019 submissions

Management and Policy Submissions 2019

Presented by the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council – LegaSea.

Introduction

The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council has a Board who appoints sub-Committees to various tasks. The Fisheries Management Standing Committee and contractors collaborate to develop material relevant to fisheries management, science, policy, and legal advice. 

The Council has proudly and determinedly represented our recreational fishing and environmental interests since 1957. The Council established LegaSea in 2012 to elevate public awareness of relevant issues and earn support through fundraising.  

We strive to present cogent arguments and develop policies with the objective of ensuring the management measures and controls applied in our fisheries are designed and implemented to achieve the Purpose and Principles of the Fisheries Act 1996. 

Restoring abundance in our inshore fisheries has been a particular focus for the Council. 

Due to the extensive, nationwide interest of our 53 affiliated clubs and their 36,700 members, the Council submits on a range of issues and proposals. Given these broad interests, our team also engages in a variety of processes that impact the marine environment. 

The Council uses LegaSea to publicise this ongoing work and generate public awareness of the important issues.

Submissions and formal responses in 2019

  1. Review of rock lobster, North and South Islands CRA 3, 4 & 8. Link here.
  2. Policy reform. Fisheries Change Programme. Link here.
  3. Nationwide review of red snapper (RSN 1 & 2). Link here.