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Department of Conservation |
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| Shared Outcome/s |
Ensuring ecological sustainability by providing improved contracting outcomes for fisheries-related
research on protected species. |
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Summary of Relationship and
Ministry of Fisheries Contribution |
The Conservation Services Programme (CSP) contracts for services relating to protected species with
a marine interaction. The Ministry also contracts for complementary research on fisheries impacts on
protected species. DoC has recently approached the Ministry for advice on improving its contracting
processes (from definition of services in a tender document through to completion of a project).
DoC and the Ministry have an established relationship through its science programme, but the contracts management aspect is a relatively new relationship. |
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Department of Conservation |
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| Shared Outcome/s |
Development of Conservation services levies in the cost recovery programme. |
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Summary of Relationship and
Ministry of Fisheries Contribution |
In terms of the Fisheries Act 1996, the Ministry and DoC are required to consult with industry stakeholders on the costs of conservation and fisheries services that are to be provided in any year, in order to establish the cost recovery levies to be attached to those services. Calculation of the levies is the responsibility of the Ministry once the service programmes have been approved by the respective Ministers. |
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Department of Conservation |
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New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy (NZBS) Action (a): Develop and implement a strategy for establishing a network of areas that protect marine biodiversity – marine protected areas strategy. |
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Summary of Relationship and
Ministry of Fisheries Contribution |
DoC and the Ministry are jointly leading the development of a Marine Protected Areas Strategy.
The primary objective for this strategy is Objective 3.6 of the NZBS: “to protect a full range of national marine habitats and ecosystems to effectively conserve marine biodiversity, using a range of appropriate mechanisms, including legal protection”. |
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Department of Conservation |
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The Ministry: The value New Zealanders obtain through the sustainable use of fisheries resources and protection of the aquatic environment is maximised. DoC: To preserve so far as practicable all indigenous freshwater fisheries, ... and freshwater fish habitats. |
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Summary of Relationship and
Ministry of Fisheries Contribution |
The Ministry has a good working relationship with DoC in relation to indigenous freshwater fisheries and habitat protection. The Ministry is the lead agency for extraction of freshwater aquatic life (except for whitebait and sports fish). DoC is the lead agency for the transfer and release of freshwater aquatic life and freshwater pest species. The areas the agencies work closely together on are: - issue of special permits to take freshwater aquatic life (the Ministry is the lead agency)
- issue of fish-farm licences for freshwater species (the Ministry is the lead agency)
- applications to transfer and release freshwater aquatic life to a site where the species does not already exist (DoC is the lead agency)
- applications to transfer and release freshwater aquatic life to a site where the species already exists (the Ministry is the lead agency)
- applications to move aquatic life between the islands of New Zealand (the Ministry is the lead agency)
- management of unwanted freshwater aquatic life (DoC is the lead agency).
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Department of Conservation |
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The National Plan of Action for Seabirds has goals: - to reduce incidental mortality of seabirds in New Zealand fisheries as far as possible, taking into account advances in technology, knowledge and financial implications
- to ensure the long-term viability of protected seabird species is not threatened by their incidental catch in New Zealand fisheries waters or by New Zealand flagged vessels in high seas fisheries.
Obligations under the Fisheries Act 1996 (s9), to avoid remedy or mitigate the effects of fishing on the aquatic environment. Biodiversity Strategy
Theme three Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Marine Protected Areas Strategy |
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Summary of Relationship and
Ministry of Fisheries Contribution |
The Ministry/DoC actively work with the stakeholder community to ensure that effective guidelines and standards are set in place for reviewing progress against the NPOA-seabird goals. Research is coordinated between the two departments to ensure duplication is avoided and fisheries management decisions are underpinned by the best information. Research on marine biodiversity under the Biodiversity Strategy is conducted in a forum involving stakeholder input; DoC provides a contribution. The two departments have contributed to the development of the Marine Protected Areas Strategy. |
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Ministry for the Environment (MfE)
Department of Conservation (DoC)
Te Puni Ko-kiri (TPK)
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) |
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Implementation of the aquaculture reforms To enable councils to undertake appropriate planning for aquaculture |
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Summary of Relationship and
Ministry of Fisheries Contribution |
The four departments listed, along with the Ministry’s aquaculture team, make up the implementation team for aquaculture reforms. We have developed a good working relationship. The contribution of the aquaculture team includes the following elements: - communicate the content of aquaculture reforms
- build regional council capacity to undertake new aquaculture management responsibilities
- develop guidelines on the Ministry undue adverse effects (UAE) test on fishing
- provide information and support to other government departments
- audit and stocktake existing aquaculture permit records
- resolve known outstanding compliance issues associated with aquaculture permits
- establish information needs of recipient groups (currently regional councils, Registry Services and Compliance)
- copy relevant data from aquaculture permit records and transfer to recipient groups
- archive aquaculture permit records appropriately
- provide information and advice to inform development of regulations to support the Ministry Registry and Compliance functions
- provide appropriate support to regional councils re interpreting Ministry aquaculture authorisation records
- provide information on aquaculture authorisations and authorisation processes
- map new aquaculture management processes and identify the aquaculture team’s roles and responsibilities.
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Ministry for the Environment |
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Shared Outcome/s |
Key Government Goals shared with MfE Strengthen national identity and uphold the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Grow an inclusive, innovative economy for the benefit of all. Protect and enhance the environment. Ministry of Fisheries outcomes The value New Zealanders obtain from the sustainable use of fisheries resources and protection of
the aquatic environment is maximised. Relevant MfE medium-term programme outcomes (2004 SOI) A good environment that is managed through good governance and where natural resources such as air,
water, soil and biodiversity are used sustainably. There is a coherent national picture of how the New Zealand environment is collectively managed and
the delivery of services is seen to be efficient. The community is involved in action for the environment. New Zealand’s environmental legislation is visibly effective and appropriate. Government and industry work together to achieve sustainable results. New Zealand industry competes, is profitable and grows sustainably. |
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Summary of Relationship and
Ministry of Fisheries Contribution |
Oceans Policy |
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Development of a New Zealand Oceans Policy is being undertaken as a ‘whole-of-government’ initiative. MfE hosts the Oceans Policy Secretariat. Policy development has been delayed to take account of issues related to public access and customary rights to the foreshore and seabed, covered in the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004. The Ministry of Fisheries is a member of the officials Steering Group for Oceans Policy and provides
commentary on material circulated and participation in workshops on the ongoing work programme. |
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Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) |
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| Shared Outcome/s |
Implementing the marine biosecurity frameworks through effective management of marine biosecurity research contracts. |
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Summary of Relationship and
Ministry of Fisheries Contribution |
As a result of the transfer of marine biosecurity services to MAF from 1 November 2004, the Ministry
will be providing contracts management services to MAF for marine biosecurity contracts until MAF have developed the capacity to deliver those services. This is currently determined to be 30 June 2006. This is a new relationship. |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) |
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| Shared Outcome/s |
Leadership role for New Zealand in global fisheries management. New Zealand role in promoting regional stability in the Pacific. Strong national economy. Resource sustainability. Trade liberalisation. National interests in Antarctica. |
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Summary of Relationship and
Ministry of Fisheries Contribution |
Collaboration on New Zealand delegations to multilateral, regional and bilateral fisheries fora. Institutional strengthening and capacity-building work with Pacific Island fisheries agencies. Collaboration on fisheries trade issues including removal of subsidies and input into negotiation of
Free Trade Agreements. Support and promote New Zealand fishing industry in securing access to fisheries beyond the EEZ. |
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New Zealand Defence Forces (NZDF) |
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| Shared Outcome/s |
NZDF Intermediate Outcome 1 (Secure NZ, including its people, land, territorial waters, EEZ, natural resources and critical infrastructure). Ministry of Fisheries Outcome: The value New Zealanders obtain from the sustainable use of fisheries resources and protection of the aquatic environment is maximised. |
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Summary of Relationship and
Ministry of Fisheries Contribution |
The New Zealand Defence Forces (NZDF) have responsibilities for surface and aerial surveillance of the EEZ. The Ministry and NZDF share information to ensure surveillance efforts are directed at the areas of highest risk and fisheries-related surveillance capacity is efficiently utilised. |
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New Zealand Police |
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New Zealand Police Outcomes: Reduce organised criminal activity. Reduce violence. Ministry of Fisheries Outcome: The value New Zealanders obtain from the sustainable use of fisheries resources and protection of the aquatic environment is maximised. |
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Summary of Relationship and
Ministry of Fisheries Contribution |
The Ministry has a Memorandum of Understanding with New Zealand Police that provides for operational arrangements of mutual cooperation and assistance. This includes the provision of operational support in specific enforcement operations, training and development of personnel, and sharing of information and intelligence. |
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New Zealand Customs |
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| Shared Outcome/s |
New Zealand Customs Outcome: Community Protection Ministry of Fisheries Outcome: The value New Zealanders obtain from the sustainable use of fisheries resources and protection of the aquatic environment is maximised. |
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Summary of Relationship and
Ministry of Fisheries Contribution |
The Ministry and New Zealand Customs work together at airports and other exit points from New Zealand to monitor the flow of fish product from New Zealand and to detect and apprehend smugglers of illegal product (usually paua). The departments also collaborate to ensure the water borne assets of both departments are more
effectively utilised. |
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Ministry of Economic Development |
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| Shared Outcome/s |
Growth and Innovation Framework |
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Summary of Relationship and
Ministry of Fisheries Contribution |
The Ministry of Economic Development has responsibility for overall coordination and management of the Government’s Growth and Innovation Framework (GIF). The initiative is designed to improve economic performance within New Zealand. The Ministry of Fisheries is part of this programme through its initiative to improve the economic performance of the New Zealand fisheries and aquaculture sector. |