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7.3 Priority work areas for 2008/2009

Particular priorities for 2008/09 are:

• Develop and enable a long-term management strategy for fisheries.
   
  
• Establish a framework and indicators to monitor performance of fisheries.
   
  
• Progress development of environmental fisheries standards.
   
  
• Progress collaborative development of deepwater, middle depths, and inshore fisheries plans.
   
  
• Working with Department of Conservation and communities to implement the Marine Protected Areas Policy.
   
  
• Contribute to economic transformation by facilitating and supporting through development of aquaculture and certification of New Zealand seafood.
   
  
• Continue to deliver on the Crown's obligations under the Mäori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004.
   
  
• Implement the Ministry's Treaty Strategy - in particular improving input and participation, and contributing to the Crown's obligations to Mäori in respect of historical settlements and foreshore and seabed agreements.
   
  
• Increase observer coverage to provide research data, monitor compliance with fisheries standards, and meet SPRFMO obligations.