Tini a Tangaroa Fisheries New Zealand is asking for feedback on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of Aotearoa New Zealand’s fisheries, as part of its twice-yearly sustainability review.
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Taupō trout fishery licence fees confirmed for new season
The Department of Conservation has confirmed Taupō Fishing District licence fees for the 2023-24 season.
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Nelson fishing company, skipper & first mate fined $70K
A Nelson fishing company, skipper and first mate have been fined a total of $69,750 for failing to assess and report coral caught in their net when bottom trawling on the high seas in the South Pacific.
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Delaying cameras on boats will mean more ocean destruction – Greenpeace
Further news that commercial fishing boats are operating without onboard observers shows just how critical it is to get cameras on boats immediately, says Greenpeace.
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Commercial fisher fined for 2.5 tonnes of unreported fish
A commercial fisher has been fined $26,500 after he failed to report around 2.5 tonnes of fish, primarily snapper, along with some kahawai and gurnard.
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Hundreds turn out to oppose Hauraki Gulf bottom trawling
A public event opposing bottom trawling in the Hauraki Gulf marine park saw hundreds of people gather along with a flotilla of crafts at Auckland’s Mission Bay on 23 April 2023.
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Home detention for black market crayfish poachers
Members of an East Coast black market crayfish poaching ring, which netted thousands of dollars in illegal sales, have been sentenced to home detention and community work.
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Calls for new rules in fishing comps to promote sustainable fishing practices
Bay of Islands Swordfish Club is calling for sustainable recreational fishing practices to be implemented through the strong promotion of tag and release rules for bill fish during game fishing tournaments.
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Boaties hypothermic after failed fishing trip
Five people on board a small run-about were lucky to escape with their lives when their vessel ‘Hustler’ sunk between Matiu/Somes Island and Seaview Wharf.
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Ranging operation catches out several anglers at canals
Several sports fishing offences have been detected at the Mackenzie hydro canals.
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