Ministry of Fisheries school art competition

Over 2006/07 the Ministry of Fisheries ran a school art competition to raise awareness of fisheries among young New Zealanders. Entries were received from students around the country, showing great talent and a real understanding of the issues facing the sector.

The theme of the competition was Guardian of the Multitudes of Tangaroa, which is taken from the Ministry’s Mäori name Te Tautiaki i nga tini a Tangaroa.

The cover of this year’s annual report features the work of 11 year old Mervyn Merumeru, the junior national winner.

The artwork of the senior national winner, Riah King-Wall, was used for the cover of the Ministry’s Statement of Intent 2007-2012.

Other images featured in this annual report include:

Page 3: What about the fish? By Kiri Jones (12), Kerikeri.




Page 17: Seige of Tangaroa. By Catherine Pealee (15), Te Awamutu.

Page 81: An untitled piece by Robyn Tomlinson (14), Golden Bay.