2020 submissions

Management and Policy Submissions 2020

Presented by the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council – LegaSea

Introduction

The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council has an experienced fisheries management, science, policy and legal team. 

The Council has proudly and determinedly represented our recreational fishing and environmental interests for 61 years. 

We strive to present cogent arguments and develop policies with the objective of ensuring the management measures and controls applying 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 56 clubs 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 on the marine environment. 

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