Land: New Zealand

The fisheries jury is now in and quota systems are

An agreement between Iwi Maori and the Crown has been signed over resolution of ‘pre-commencement’ (1992-2004) aquaculture interests in the South Island and the Coromandel.

Ministry of Fisheries has just published the latest figures on status of New Zealand fish stocks in its annual report.

Supreme Court of New Zealand grants leave to appeal contentious fisheries management priorities.

The government of New Zealand has imposed new fishing bans to protect threatened Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins.

Recreational fishermen of New Zealand have expressed their anger that they are not included in a High Court ruling which holds the set net ban.

The commercial fishing industry has won q High court ruling to put government fishing bans on hold.

Aquaculture New Zealand has applauded the decision by the Far North District Council to construct a sewage scheme that takes account of the needs of the Bay of Islands.

A Tauranga marine contractor was convicted and ordered to pay hefty fine for possessing huge amount of scallops.

In the top of the south New Zealand some fishermen fears to be forced out of their jobs if restrictions on common fishing methods proceed.