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Press Releases 2007

Results of fisheries stock assessment processes review | Snapper found floating in the Hauraki Gulf | MFish seizes a second foreign charter fishing vessel | Details of fisheries industrial action unknown | Draft CRA 3 management plan out for sector input | Educational video clips launched | Boats and vehicles seized in Wellington paua busts | Distant nations block tuna conservation measures | Clevedon Coast Oysters exemplify the future of NZ agribusiness | Minister supports rahui at Mt Maunganui | Industrial action by fisheries officers avertedPaua offender sentenced | First extension granted for Mataitai Reserve | Consultation on dolphin threat management plan draws to a close | Draft plan to further protect sharks from over-fishing | 5.30pm to 8.30pm for New Plymouth Maui’s drop-in meeting | Ministry to review fisheries stock assessment process | Three paua poachers apprehendedNew rules require fishers to stay with set-nets | Draft Threat Management Plan for Hector’s dolphin | Larger fisheries office better placed to tackle illegal fishing | Crayfish seized in Gisborne | Vehicles seized after harbour paua bust | Commercial fishermen fined for using over-length drag net | Locals' concern leads to fisheries seizuresGreater fisheries protection with Project Protector | Changes to scallop season | Major investment in deep sea research project | Poaching couples receive 1000 hours community service; lose cars, boat | 'Obstructive’ commercial fisherman loses licence, banned from fishing | Strong measures proposed to counteract overfishing | Stab resistant vests make fishery officers safer | Acting Chief Executive for MFish | Minister supports locals to rebuild Pukerua Bay fish stocks | Five-point plan to support aquaculture development | Improved environmental performance in southern squid fisheryTapuae Marine Reserve passes final hurdle | Possession of live catfish banned | Groundbreaking initiative to protect underwater habitatsAmazing specimen of world's largest squid in NZResponse to fish buying guide | New CE for MFish | Fishery officers swoop on alleged black market operation in Auckland | CRA3 forum on track with plans to improve rock lobster fishing | NZ and Australia close orange roughy fishery | Caution needed – paua disease on our doorstep | Overwhelming response delays dolphin decision | Govt proposes seabird death limit in fisheries | Black market paua convictions | Real progress for shared fisheriesSouth Pacific regional fishing progress pleasing | More measures for seabird protection | Kaipara Harbour scallop fishery needs more time to build | Good news for scallop lovers | Fish-dumping charges in east coast hoki fisheryFisheries Science scholarships launched | More accurate information on Orange Roughy | Kahawai catch limits remain the same for 2007/08 fishing year | Concerned fishing sectors working together to rebuild Gisborne’s lobster fishery | Fiordland blue cod closures to continue | Community support helps nab poachersFishers lose cars and get big fines for ignoring cockle limits | Pacific Island fisheries under threat from over-fishing | Keeping Pacific tuna fish stocks from overexploitation | New fishing agreement between NZ and Solomon Islands | Pacific tuna fisheries should benefit the Pacific more | Paua poacher sentenced | Fisheries Quota Management System celebrated | Straight talking to the fishing industry | Final decision on marine farm applications - Golden & Tasman Bays | The Ministry of Fisheries stands by its stick-on rulers | New Zealand in leadership role protecting marine environment | Minister thanks John Glaister for his service | Ministers welcome regional concern for Maui’s dolphinMaximum size limit for eels now nationwide | Minister to consider kahawai fishery decision | Commercial fishing company loses $1million dollar vessel | Potentially unlimited opportunities for mussel industry | A symbol of goodwill and commitment | Bill to safeguard sustainable fisheries | Seafood industry input welcomed | Changes to amateur fishing regulations from 1 April 2007Orange roughy fisherman jailed | New surface longline restrictions in place to prevent bird deaths | Most Fishers keeping to the rules | East Coast fishers keeping to the rules
Updated : 16 November 2007