1 October 2005 Introductions into the QMS

  Final Advice for the Setting of Sustainability Measures and Other Management Controls for Species being Introduced into the QMS on 1 October 2005 (1.33MB)
This paper provides advice on five species – cockles, non-QMS dredge oysters, pipi, non-QMS scallops and tuatua– to be introduced into the Quota Management System (QMS) on 1 October 2005. The advice pertains to the setting of Total Allowable Catches (TACs), Total Allowable Commercial Catches (TACCs), and allowances for recreational interests, customary interests and other sources of mortality, and deemed values and overfishing thresholds.

  Ministers Decision Letter for the Setting of Sustainability Measures and Other Management Controls for Species being Introduced into the QMS on 1 October 2005 (21KB)
This letter outlines my final decisions for the setting of sustainability measures for cockle, non-QMS dredge oysters, pipi, non-QMS scallops and tuatua, which will be introduced into the Quota Management System (QMS) on 1 October 2005.

  Ministers decision letter for stocks to be introduced into the QMS on 1 October 2005 (138KB)
This letter outlines my final decisions on the introduction of stocks into the Quota Management System (QMS) on 1 October 2005. I have decided to introduce the following stocks and species into the QMS:

• cockle stocks currently outside of the QMS;
• dredge oyster stocks currently outside of the QMS;
• pipi stocks currently outside of the QMS;
• scallop stocks currently outside of the QMS; and
• tuatua stocks.

  Initial Position Paper for the Setting of Sustainability Measures and Other Management Controls for Species to be Introduced into the QMS on 1 October 2005 (593KB)
The Ministry of Fisheries (MFish) proposes to recommend to the Minister of Fisheries the management frameworks outlined in this document for those fishstocks gazetted for introduction into the Quota Management System (QMS) on 1 October 2005.

  Final Advice for the Introduction of New Species into the QMS on 1 October 2005 (1.59MB)
This document provides you with the Ministry of Fisheries (MFish) Initial Position Paper and Final Advice and recommendations on introduction of species into the Quota Management System on 1 October 2005.

  Consultation Document for the Introduction of New Stocks into the QMS on 1 October 2005 (1.33MB)
Earlier this year the Ministry of Fisheries undertook consultation with relevant parties on the proposed introduction of species into the QMS on 1 October 2005. MFish undertook consultation on these species in line with the then existing legislative tests, prior to passage of Fisheries Amendment Bill No 3.

  Cover letter for consultation document on the introduction of seaweeds into the QMS on 1 October 2005 (9KB)
Since the Fisheries Act 1996 came into full effect on 1 October 2001 the Ministry of Fisheries has implemented a programme to introduce around 50 species into the Quota Management System (QMS). As part of this programme seaweeds are being considered for QMS introduction on 1 October 2005.

  Consultation document on the introduction of seaweeds into the QMS on 1 October 2005 (531KB)
In accordance with s 19(7) of the Fisheries Act 1996, the purpose of this document is to commence the initial consultation process on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries on the proposal for the introduction of seaweeds into the Quota Management System (QMS) on 1 October 2005. This document outlines the proposed Quota Management Areas (QMAs), fishing year, unit of measure and results of assessments of the costs and benefits of QMS introduction.

  Consultation Document on the Introduction of New Stocks into the Quota Management System on 1 October 2005 (1.06MB)
In accordance with s 19(7) of the Fisheries Act 1996 (the 1996 Act), the purpose of this document is to commence the consultation process on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries on those species or stocks proposed for introduction into the Quota Management System (QMS) on 1 October 2005.

  Cover letter for the Consultation Document on the Introduction of New Stocks into the Quota Management System on 1 October 2005 (11KB)
Since the Fisheries Act 1996 came into full effect on 1 October 2001 the Ministry of Fisheries has implemented a programme to introduce around 50 species into the Quota Management System (QMS). As part of this programme eight species are being considered for QMS introduction on 1 October 2005. Seven of these species are discussed in the enclosed document. A consultation document on the introduction of seaweeds into the QMS was sent to stakeholders in April.