New Stewart Island fisheries reserve becomes a reality (Dec 30)The Te Whaka a Te Wera mātaitai reserve at Paterson Inlet, Stewart Island, came into effect today,...
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Recreational snapper catch under the spotlight this summer (Dec 24)Just how many snapper, kahawai and kingfish are caught by recreational fishers in the north and...
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Minister's Christmas message to fishers - be safe, be aware of the rules (Dec 23)Being safe on the water and knowing the rules are the two Christmas messages from Fisheries...
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Western Coromandel peninsula closed to pipi and cockle fishing (Dec 21)The western Coromandel peninsula, between Wilson and Ngarimu Bays, will be closed to the harvesting...
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Temporary Pukerua Bay fishery closure extended as sea life rebuilds (Dec 21)Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope has extended a closure of Pukerua Bay to fishing for another...
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Japanese fishing master and manager convicted on “trucking” charges (Dec 20)The master of the Japanese fishing vessel the Koyo Maru No 8 and the New Zealand based Japanese...
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Black market rock lobster operation shut down (Dec 20)Ministry of Fisheries staff last week terminated an operation directed at illegal sales of rock...
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Closer New Zealand/Argentina fisheries cooperationNew Zealand and Argentina's fisheries agencies have strengthened a long-standing relationship with...
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Selling or raffling seafood - a reminder to clubs, hotels and workplaces (Dec 16)The Ministry of Fisheries is reminding organisers of holiday season sales or raffles of seafood...
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Kawhia poaching family receive big fines lose boats and quota (Dec 14)Members of the Kawhia fishing family who appeared in the Hamilton District Court today for...
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