Consultations
This page lists issues that the Ministry of Fisheries (MFish) is currently seeking your views on. To download the documents and find more information on the submission process, follow the links below.
Current Consultations
| Consultation |
Description |
Closing Date |
| No in season increase in FLA3 TAC for 2012 |
Since the review of FLA3 TAC in 2007,the management of the FLA 3 stock has included an in-season review of the catch limits based on available information about stock abundance. |
N/A |
| Interim Set Net Measures to manage the risk of Maui’s dolphin Mortality |
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) and the Department of Conservation (DOC) intend to review the Maui’s dolphin portion of the Hector’s and Maui’s Dolphin Threat Management Plan in 2012 in light of new information. |
11 April 2012 |
| Pikomamaku, Horomamae and Kaihuka Mataitai Reserves Proposed Bylaws |
Pursuant to regulation 25(5) of the Fisheries (South Island Customary Fishing) Regulations 1998, notice is given that the Tangata Tiaki/Kaitiaki responsible for the Pikomamaku, Horomamae and Kaihuka mätaitai reserves have deposited bylaws under subclause (4) for the sustainable management of fish in that mataitai reserve. |
16 March 2012 |
| Public Meeting and Call for Submissions Mataitai reserve application for Moutohora (Whale), Rurima, Moutoki and Tokata Islands and Whakatane coastal area |
Te Runanga o Ngati Awa has applied for a mataitai reserve over the following areas:
- All those fisheries waters around Moutohora (Whale), Rurima, Moutoki and Tokata Islands extending one nautical mile from the mean high water mark; and
- All those fisheries waters along the coast between Wahieroa and the Maraetotara Stream extending half a nautical mile from the mean high water mark.
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Public meeting: 16 February 2012
Closing date for written submissions: 16 March 2012 |
| Ministerial Inquiry Into Foreign Charter Vessels |
The Ministerial Inquiry into the use and operation of foreign charter vessels fishing in New Zealand waters is underway. The principal objective of the Inquiry is to ensure that the operation of foreign owned and flagged vessels chartered by New Zealand fishing companies supports the following government objectives:
- To protect New Zealand’s international reputation and trade access.
- To maximise the economic return to New Zealand from our fisheries resources.
- To ensure acceptable and equitable New Zealand labour standards (including safe working environments) on all fishing vessels operating in New Zealand’s fisheries waters within the Exclusive Economic Zone.
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Closed 7 October 2011 |
| Maori Aquaculture Settlement - Extension of Consultation Period for Minister's Plan |
The Minister of Fisheries has extended the consultation period for the plan on the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Settlement and is seeking your input. The Minister of Fisheries has extend the consultation period for the Plan indefinitely until the Minister provides a 60 days notice that consultation will close. |
Extended Indefinitely |
Completed Consultations
When final advice has been provided to the Minister and/or a decision has been reached, all related documents will be placed in the archive section:
Completed Consultations & Final Decisions.