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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
Northland scallop fishers nabbed
Earlier this week Fishery Officers apprehended a 34-year-old Whangarei man who had been diving for...
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[24 November 2009]
Kaipara Harbour scallop season opens on 28 November
The Ministry of Fisheries is calling on scallop fishers to follow the rules when they go fishing in...
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[24 November 2009]
Northland commercial fisher convicted
A Northland commercial fisher has been convicted of an offence under a rule designed to help...
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[17 November 2009]
South Pacific fisheries convention agreed
Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley today announced a new convention text had been agreed which will...
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[16 November 2009]
Updated : 25 November 2009

QUICK LINKS

Fisheries Communication Centre - Port arrivals, Port Departures, Entering restricted areas.....

Fishing Rules – ‘Size Does Matter’ - check the rules for where you are fishing, before you go

Student and Teacher Resources - an online learning resource for teachers and students

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

NZ Fisheries Infosite, incorporating Fisheries Plans: celebrating NZ’s fisheries and their diversity, a collaborative engagement tool for all involved in the fisheries and its sustainability

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

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

“Re-starting Aquaculture” – Aquaculture Technical
Advisory Group Report

Proposal to introduce Patagonian toothfish into the QMS on 1 October 2010

Fisheries 2030