Whangateau Harbour cockle and pipi fishery to closeThe Fisheries Minister has approved a three-year closure of Whangateau Harbour north of Auckland to...
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Commercial fisheries value cracks $4 billionNew Zealand’s commercial fisheries are making a vital contribution to the economy, highlighted by...
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High Court rules on dolphin legal challengeFisheries Minister Phil Heatley has commented on today's release of the High Court's judgment on...
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Undersized kingfish could cost mate’s boatA Tauranga man found with 12 undersized kingfish could face a fine of up to $20,000 and possible...
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Fisheries poacher hotline gets resultsThe Ministry of Fisheries today released more information backing up its belief that the excellent...
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Ministry urges fishers to respect shellfish limitsThe Ministry of Fisheries is urging shellfish gatherers to learn the rules before they go fishing...
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Aquaculture reform progressingFisheries Minister Phil Heatley today acknowledged the quality of submissions received on the...
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Two boats and a car seized as holiday fishers ignore the rulesTwo boats and a car were seized during Ministry of Fisheries operations in the Auckland area over...
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