Statement of Intent 2008-2013

The Statement of Intent sets out the Ministry of Fisheries' strategic direction, its priorities for the next three years and the output plan for 2008-2013.

The SOI is a public document that is presented to the House of Representatives on Budget day. It provides a high-level description and explanation of the Ministry’s key operating intentions and performance expectations over 2008-2013.

It also provides a base against which MFish will report in its annual report for the year ended 30 June.

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See also Fisheries Services 2008 - 2009

Foreword Introduction from the Chief Executive

Nature and scope of functions

Mission and values | Scope of operations | Limits or constraints

Operating intentions

Outcome 1: The health of the aquatic environment is protected | Outcome 2: People are able to realise the best value from the sustainable and efficient use of fisheries | Outcome 3: Credible fisheries management

Organisational health and capability

Improving stakeholder relations, public awareness and communications | Increasing operating efficiency | Competency and capability improvement

Strategic direction

Strategic goal and outcomes

Managing in a changeable environment

Outcome 1: Protecting the environment | Outcome 2: Achieving best value | Outcome 3 Credible fisheries management

Additional Information

Fisheries medium-term work programmes | Priority work areas for 2008

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Updated : 16 July 2008