Land: New Zealand

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.

New Zealand authority has decided to build a new mätaitai reserve over waters within Waikawa Harbour, Porpoise Bay, Curio Bay and the lower section of the Waikawa River.

After years of stagnation under Labour, the marine farming industry will get new aquaculture and fisheries policy under National.

New Zealand played pivotal role in the international agreement on protecting deep-sea species and habitats.

The government of New Zealand has adamant to defend fishing bans to cut risk to Hectors and Mauis dolphins.