Measuring progress
Progress will need to be measured at multiple levels of the outcomes framework. The table below provides some examples of how the elements link together. These are only indicative since the underlying frameworks are still being developed, and will be subject to consultation with stakeholders.
Health of aquatic environment protected
Health of aquatic environment protected.
Outcome |
Standard |
Intervention |
QMS stocks are at a sustainable level |
The percentage of QMS stocks at or above target level is increasing |
Annual review of Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and sustainability measures |
The viability of protected species is not reduced by the impact of fishing |
Fishing related mortality does not prevent the sealion population from increasing to 90% of carrying capacity |
Determining fishing related mortality levels and restricting by-catch to these levels |
Impact of fishing does not adversely affect habitat |
10% of New Zealand waters are in some form of protection by 2020 |
Implement spatial management tools to protect required amounts of habitat |
People are able to realise best value from the sustainable and efficient use of fisheries
People are able to realise best value from the sustainable and efficient use of fisheries.
Outcome |
Standard |
Intervention |
Stakeholders are able to increase value achieved from commercial use New Zealand's interests reflected in management of high seas fisheries |
All fisheries plans will review interventions to ensure they are linked to objectives Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) established for high seas fishing of major interest to New Zealand. As a minimum, the allocation of access to high seas fisheries will reflect New Zealand's participation in those fisheries.
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Fisheries plans for all major commercial fisheries reviewed each 5 years
Active participation in the development and operation of all relevant RFMOs |
Non-commercial values in fisheries provided for |
All decisions on shared fisheries explicitly consider non-commercial values. |
Review of TAC/TACCs and sustainability measures. |
Credible fisheries management
Credible fisheries management.
Outcome |
Standard |
Intervention |
There are high levels of compliance |
Incremental reduction in levels of offending detected |
Detection and prosecution of offenders. Effective education |
Input and participation by tangata whenua provided for |
All iwi have access to a regional forum |
Establish and support regional forums |
Stakeholders and public have confidence in the management of New Zealand's fisheries |
Incremental increase confidence levels as measured by independent surveys |
Establish and develop an accessible and comprehensive website encompassing all Ministry activities |