The Green Party is vowing to create an independent Ocean Commission, put a Green Minister for Oceans and Fisheries in charge, and protect 30% of the ocean by 2030.
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Watchkeeping failures identified in 2020 vessel grounding
The 2020 grounding of a commercial vessel has once again brought attention to the dangers of watchkeeping failures.
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Reduced recreational daily pāua limits for lower and central North Island
Fisheries New Zealand has reduced recreational daily pāua limits for the lower and central North Island.
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Surf lifesaving teams compete in demanding 90-mile IRB Beach Classic
The country's top inflatable rescue boat (IRB) crews have competed in the Far North's challenging 90-mile IRB Beach Classic event.
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New coastal plan for Taranaki to protect marine environment
Taranaki's iconic surf breaks are now legally protected with the signing off of Taranaki Regional Council's Coastal Plan.
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Call for complete ban on bottom trawling continues while commercial fishers ask not to be misunderstood
Calls for a complete ban on bottom trawling is continuing, while commercial fishers are asking not to be misunderstood.
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NZ Fishing, Hunting & 4X4 Expo just around the corner
The expo offers a world of outdoor adventure all in one place, including hunting, fishing, and 4X4 gear, along with 4X4 mods, boats, lures, hunting clothes, fly fishing techniques, and camping gear.
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Incat Tasmania to deliver world’s largest electric ship
Shipbuilders Incat Tasmania are set to deliver the world's largest electric ship.
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25hp to 40hp for longer days out on the water
Fisher Dean Silvester had a specific set of feature improvements in mind while considering the best Mercury Marine engine to power his 2006 Quintrex.
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Safety concerns cause removal of Mangawhare wharf
The Northland Regional Council has removed the Mangawhare wharf that had fallen into a state of disrepair.
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