EXTERNAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

FishServe

In 1999 the Fisheries Act 1996 was amended to enable more flexible delivery of fisheries management services. Many registrybased services are now devolved to FishServe (a commercial company established by SeaFIC) as an Approved Service Delivery Organisation (ASDO) or provided under contract through SeaFIC. The Minister sets standards and specifications for devolved services, while the Chief Executive sets standards and specifications for contracted services.

National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)

The Ministry’s research projects are let through a contestable tendering process where tenders are evaluated through an earned value basis, combining aspects of both quality and cost. NIWA undertakes most of these. NIWA also maintains, on behalf of the Ministry, the research databases and other research information.