Output 12 - International fisheries utilisation and sustainability advice provided
Description
New Zealand fisheries management interests are protected and promoted through development of international frameworks and the ratification of international arrangements.
Performance Expectations
| Dimension | Description | Target | Actual |
|---|
| Quality |
% of agreed milestones achieved to specified quality standards |
100% |
100% |
| Cost |
% variance actual vs. budget |
<=5% |
20% |
| Time |
% of agreed milestones achieved |
>=80% |
25% |
Linkage to contributing outcomes
This output links to the contributing outcome "Maintain the integrity of the existing fisheries management and marine biosecurity frameworks" through the development and ratification of frameworks and arrangements for international fisheries.
Actual performance
| Milestone | Quality & Time | Commentary |
|---|
| Provide an active and constructive contribution to the development of a regional fisheries arrangement for the South West Indian Ocean, with New Zealand’s position on issues to be negotiated, approved by the Minister two weeks prior to presentation to international fora. |
Quality:
Achieved Time:
Not achieved |
New Zealand’s negotiating position was approved by the Minister of Fisheries on 16 January 2004. Significant progress was made at the meeting on 26-30 January 2004 towards achieving the New Zealand objectives - to ensure a sustainable fisheries management arrangement is developed and New Zealand’s allocation interests are protected. A fourth consultation meeting has been confirmed for 12-16 July 2004. |
| New Zealand position paper on the future work plan of the OECD Fisheries Committee developed for submission to the Committee, with New Zealand’s position on issues to be negotiated, approved by the Minister one week prior to presentation to international fora. |
Quality:
Achieved Time:
Achieved |
Attended the OECD Fisheries Committee meetings in October 2003 and March 2004, with New Zealand’s position reflected in the minutes of the meetings. The discussions developed an analytical framework to address illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing issues. |
| By 30 June 2004, finalise and implement a strategy approved by the Minister for New Zealand’s involvement in international fisheries. |
Quality:
Not measured Time:
Not achieved |
Draft of briefing paper to joint Ministers under review within the Ministry. No further progress was achievable due to resource constraints brought about by delays in recruiting new staff and unforeseen commitments to additional Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna meetings. |
| By 30 June 2004, provide advice to the Minister on New Zealand accession to the Federated States of Micronesia Fisheries Arrangement. |
Quality:
Not measured Time:
Not achieved |
Discussions were initiated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) as a precursor to further consultation with industry on the extent to which the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Arrangement remains a priority. Discussions indicate that New Zealand accession to the FSM Arrangement is not likely to be regarded favourably. Alternative options for New Zealand vessels to fish under the FSM Arrangement are being investigated. Milestone has not been achieved due to uncertainty around the objective and its priority for New Zealand.
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