Land: New Zealand

Maori Party has agreed to back a bill amending aquaculture legislation in New Zealand, as it will boost the fishing industry.

New Zealand officials have caught a Namibian fishing vessel which was supporting illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean and has had its fishing licence revoked.

Sincere condolences have been expressed by New Zealand Seafood Industry Council and Federation of Commercial Fishermen for the families of San Cuvier crew.

The government of New Zealand is ready to propose two bills amending aquaculture legislation to confirm the original intent of aquaculture law reform and develop the industry.

ARC was asked to rethink ban on clean aquaculture across the entire Auckland region as it will not benefit the aquaculture industry.

The New Zealand Ministry of Fisheries is ready to propose a closed season for shellfish gathering at Cockle Bay in Manukau City to protect depleted cockle beds.

Coroner has demanded for monitored emergency beacons in fishing boats to prevent unwanted accidents and the death of the crews.

The government of New Zealand has announced the opening of Nelson-Marlborough scallop season from July 15 for recreational fishers.

In a major project Nelson’s Cawthron Institute intends to contribute great deal to the development of aquaculture industry and for this it need big investment.

A big company was caught supporting illegal fishing which is now be named and shamed as per High Court ruling.