Land: New Zealand

New legislation would fend off law suits from fishing companies unhappy with reduced catch limits is under criticism.

Undemocratic collusion of industry and ministry creates problems for the sustainable fisheries in New Zealand.

The commercial fishermen are in much relief due to the good catches of hoki in the top of the south.

A major consumer seafood campaign was launched by Greenpeace which enlist 12 most at-risk red fish.

Popular edible fish like snapper, hoki and tuna are on the list of forbidden eating items due to its health risk factor, says Greenpeace.

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.