Consultations from 2008
The following consultations have been completed during 2008:
FAP - Review of Regulatory and Other Management Controls for 1 October 2008
MFish provided the Minister with a Final Advice Paper in June 2008. The Minister has now made his decisions, which are reported in the attached decision letter.
New Management Regime for Foreign Charter Vessels
The Chief Executive of the Ministry of Fisheries, Wayne McNee has recently approved new measures to ensure tighter management around the use of foreign charter vessels (FCVs) in New Zealand’s waters.
QMS Introductions October 2008
MFish concurs with the majority of submitters who supported this position and will not proceed with further steps to introduce any of the 10 species or species groups into the QMS on 1 October 2008.
Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins
Advice papers and the Minister's decision on the Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins
Review of Sustainability Measures for Rock Lobster 7 and 8
The NRLMG provided the Minister with a Final Advice Paper in February 2008 and a Supplementary Advice Paper in March 2008. The Minister has now made his decisions, which are reported in the attached decision letter.
Review of Sustainability Measures for Southern Blue Whiting
Advice papers and the Minister's decision on the sustainability measures that were reviewed for southern blue whiting 6B (SBW 6B).
Review of Deemed Value Rates for Selected Fishstocks
Advice papers and the Minister's decision on the deemed value rates reviewed for 1 April 2008.
Marine Protected Areas
After considering the submissions received in the June 2007 consultation, the Ministers of Conservation and Fisheries are pleased to release the finalised Marine Protected Areas: Classification, Protection Standard and Implementation Guidelines.
Seabird Mitigation Measures
The Minister has directed the Ministry of Fisheries to develop proposals for the implementation of best practice seabird mitigation measures by Gazette Notice across all fisheries that may pose a risk to seabirds.