Te Tautiaki i nga tini a Tangaroa: guardian of the multitudes of Tangaroa.

Kia ora and welcome to the web site of the Ministry of Fisheries.

The Ministry of Fisheries works to ensure that fisheries are used in a sustainable way and that we have a healthy aquatic ecosystem. That way, all New Zealanders can get the best value from this resource.

We do this by researching fisheries, managing the process for access and allocation of fisheries and ensuring that everyone who uses New Zealand’s fisheries comply with the rules and regulations that govern and protect them. Find out more about us...

 
Latest News
Fishing company fined $36,000 for misreporting catch
A Tauranga fishing company was fined $36,000 yesterday (29 April) after being convicted of three...
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[7 May 2008]
New measures to manage high seas bottom trawling
New Zealand is implementing a suite of measures to better manage the environmental impact of bottom...
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[24 April 2008]
ARC asked to rethink ban on clean aquaculture
Think again. That’s the message to the ARC from Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton over its proposed...
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[18 April 2008]
800 hectares of new aquaculture space approved
The Ministry of Fisheries announced today that three applications for aquaculture space have been...
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[18 April 2008]
Updated : 5 May 2008

QUICK LINKS

Fishing Rules - choose the region where you want to fish for the rules in that area

Report Illegal Fishing Activity - fill out this online form or phone 0800 4 Poacher (0800 4 76224)

Fisheries Plans - an online meeting place for everyone involved in the Fisheries Planning process

NABIS provides spatial & visual representations of our marine biological & fisheries management data

Starfish is a teacher & student resource. Dive in to find out lots of information about New Zealand's Fisheries

Science Working Groups - this area is restricted to invited working group members only

NZ Fisheries Management Research Database - for research & analysis of NZ fisheries management information


HOT TOPICS

Consultation: Akaroa Taiapure Regulations

Research Opportunity - Sustainable Aquaculture in New Zealand

Consultation - Seabird Mitigation Measures for Trawl and Longline Vessels