Black market net closes in SouthlandNearly 30 Fishery officers and police closed the net on a Southland black market fish ring in the...
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‘Dodging with fur seals’ lead to photo competition winThe winners of the 2009 Ministry of Fisheries photography competition have been announced. Mark...
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Naturally small paua in Taranaki leads MFish to propose a change in the recreational fishing rulesThe Ministry of Fisheries is seeking public feedback on a proposal to change the rules for...
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MFish reminds flounder fishers of netting restrictions as season commencesMFish are reminding flounder fishers to be aware of the new regional bans and other restrictions on...
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Proposed mataitai reserves on the South Island West Coast - Public MeetingsTe Runanga o Makaawhio has applied to the Minister of Fisheries to establish nine mātaitai reserves...
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Fisheries 2030 project takes next stepThe Minister of Fisheries, Phil Heatley, has announced the next stage of Fisheries 2030, a review...
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‘Big fat oyster’ seller cops big fat penaltyA Gisborne sickness beneficiary has been sentenced to 150 hours community service after he was...
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Heavy sentencing sends clear message to commercial fishersLast week’s heavy sentencing of three Polish crewmen on board the vessel, FV Atria, sends a clear...
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MFish introduces new paua friendly plastic fishing knifeThe Ministry of Fisheries has introduced a new plastic paua knife to help divers take paua from...
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