OUTPUT 21 UTILISATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF NEW ZEALAND'S FISHERIES RESOURCES MEASURED
DESCRIPTION
As an input into current and future fisheries management decisions fisheries research needs are identified, projects undertaken and results reported to provide increased information on:
- estimates of biomass and sustainable yields for fish stocks
- effects of fishing on the aquatic environment, including biodiversity and bycatch species
- relevant social, cultural and economic factors that may be included in the management decision process
- non-commercial harvest levels.
EXPLANATION
The Ministry contributes to the maintenance of sustainable fisheries in New Zealand through research designed to increase information on stock status levels, and add to the body of knowledge used to advise the Minister of Fisheries on appropriate utilisation for future years. Research is undertaken on individual fisheries at a frequency necessary to ensure that the stock is not decreased through overfishing, thereby maintaining its value, and to enable the Ministry to maintain the currency of the information. This output also includes the costs associated with the capacity required to maintain the fisheries research programme.
The individual research projects proposed for consultation for 2004/05 can be found on the Ministry website.
Purchase of research services
In order to purchase research services efficiently, effectively and economically, a study is to be made of the potential in some cases for partnerships with selected research services providers.
Stock assessment reports produced on:
- estimates of biomass and sustainable yields for fish stocks
- effects of fishing on the aquatic environment, including biodiversity and bycatch species
- relevant social, cultural and economic factors that may be included in the management decision process
- non-commercial harvest levels.
Research reports produced on:
- strategic research directions
- medium-term research plans
- research proposals for 2004/05.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Output 21-performance expectations table.
| Dimension |
Description |
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| Quality |
Agreed results will be achieved in line with the required quality standards. |
| Cost |
Cost Actual expenditure is within the range of 90% - 110% of the budgeted amount. |
| Time |
Time 100% of the agreed results will be within the required timeframe. |
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RESULTS
Output 21-results table.
| Milestone |
Quality & timeliness |
Commentary |
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By 31 August 2004, produce medium-term research plans in accordance with quality standards (as defined in the document 'Format and Content of Project Summaries and Medium Term Plans proposed by the Research Planning Group' dated 9 July 2001).
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Achieved |
10 existing medium-term research plans updated by 31 August 2004, in accordance with the stated quality standards.
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| By 3 December 2004, produce research proposals for 2005/06 in accordance with the quality standards (as defined in the document 'Format and Content of Project Summaries and Medium Term Plans proposed by the Research Planning Group' dated 9 July 2001). |
Quality achieved, timeliness not achieved |
Research proposals for 2005/06 were produced on 6 December 2004, in accordance with the stated quality standards. |
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| By 30 June 2005, schedule the research tender programme |
Achieved |
The research tender programme was scheduled during December 2004 and posted on the Ministry's website in January 2005. All proposed research projects were included in the list, with the timing of tenders based on the amount of lead time needed to conduct them.
This facilitated planning by potential research providers. |
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| By 30 November 2004, produce a report from the Mid-Year Fishery Assessment Plenary in accordance with the quality standards (as defined in the Fisheries Research Services 2003/2004 Tender Document - Part II: A - Appendix II B, Form 2 and Appendix III B) |
Achieved |
The Mid-Year Fishery Assessment report was produced on 29 November 2004, in accordance with the stated quality standards. |
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By 27 May 2005, produce a report from the Fishery Assessment Plenary in accordance with the quality standards (as defined in the document Fisheries Research Services 2003/2004 Tender Document
- Part II: A - Appendix II B, Form 2 and Appendix III B) |
Achieved |
Achieved The Fishery Assessment report was produced on 27 May 2005, in accordance with the stated quality standards.
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