Land: New Zealand

Ministry of Fisheries called for submission of application to put tough restrictions on the Opihi and Orari rivers and the Washdyke Lagoon.

Fishing Ministry of New Zealand has congratulated fishery officials for providing effective deterrent to fishers breaking the rules.

National leader John Key has called for crab pots limitation at popular beaches as they lure deadly sharks near swimming areas.

A large quantity of snapper floating in the sea off the eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula on 19th of December, just outside Coromandel harbour was reported to the Ministry of Fisheries by a recreational fisher.

A press release from  Public Service Association (PSA) and National Union of Public Employees (NUPE)  indicates they   are considering a   range of industrial actions  and they   can make a decision on what actions will be taken on December 23.

The Environment and Conservation Organisations (ECO) welcomed the major step

The CRA 3 Multi-stakeholder Fishing Forum is on track with

The fishing industry is at a loss to understand why