Southland angler Christopher Wood has been fined nearly $1500 in the Timaru District Court for exceeding the daily bag limit whilst fishing in the McKenzie Country Hydro Canals.
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DOC announces new whitebait season start date
This year's whitebait season will take place from 1 September to 30 October throughout New Zealand, says the Department of Conservation.
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Fishing access boosted for Otago anglers
Anglers will have more access to fishing spots along New Zealand’s fourth-largest river next fishing season.
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Orange roughy fishery in trouble
A new report has thrown the entire management of the orange roughy fishery into doubt, according to the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition.
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Feedback sought on changes to fisheries settings
Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of fisheries as part of its twice-yearly sustainability review.
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Massive implications hidden in Fisheries Amendment Bill
Environmental, fishing and marine conservation groups have banded together to fight clauses in the Fisheries Amendment Bill.
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Feedback sought on proposed catch limits and settings for East Coast tarakihi
Fisheries New Zealand is inviting people to have their say on proposed changes to catch limits and settings for NZ’s East Coast tarakihi stocks
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Maritime NZ recommends vessel checks in June
Maritime New Zealand is encouraging boaties to check their vessels during the month of June, as the winter weather means less time on the water.
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Govt rollout of cameras on fishing vessels to begin
The Government has confirmed key details of the nationwide rollout of cameras on commercial fishing vessels.
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Pāua a popular catch at Kaikōura
Results of a new survey show the popularity of pāua amongst the recreational fishers at Kaikōura’s coastline over the summer.
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