The Government has announced it will invest $63.6 million over four years into Surf Life Saving New Zealand and Coastguard New Zealand as part of Budget 2024.
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Taxpayers’ Union urges end to marine fuel tax
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the government to give boaties a break and bring fairness to how they are taxed by ending road-related taxes on marine fuel.
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Greenpeace urges new govt to keep NZ First out of Fishing And Ocean portfolios
Greenpeace is urging the National Party to keep New Zealand First out of any oceans or fisheries portfolios.
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Nelson Marina Promenade awarded council funding
The Nelson Marina Promenade has received a $1.1 million boost in the most recent round of grants from the Government's Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
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Greens to create Ocean Commission, establish Minister for Oceans
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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Marine protection boost with on-board camera rollout
New Zealand's inshore commercial fishing fleet has reached a new milestone with a rollout of onboard cameras.
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Latest transport funding invests in clean marine
Around 19 innovative transport projects, including an electric hydrofoil ferry are part of the latest rounds of Low Emission Transport Fund funding from the Government.
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Govt refuses to meet Water Safety New Zealand over lifejacket rules
Water Safety New Zealand says the government will not meet to discuss changes to lifejacket legislation until after the summer period.
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Further cuts for East Coast tarakihi limits
The government will further reduce commercial catch limits for East Coast tarakihi to help the stock rebuild faster.
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Govt launches first nationwide tsunami evacuation map
The Government has launched Aotearoa’s first nationwide tsunami evacuation map.
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