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Manatū Ahu Matua

Kia ora and welcome to the Fisheries site of the Ministry for Primary Industries.  


Our vision is to grow and protect New Zealand. We do this by: maximising export opportunities for the primary industries; improving sector productivity; increasing sustainable resource use; and protecting New Zealand from biological risk.

MPI is a new ministry formed from the merger of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Ministry of Fisheries and the New Zealand Food Safety Authority.  Find out more about us ...
 
Latest News
Blenheim based fishing company and director sentenced on misreporting charges
A Blenheim based fishing company and its director have been sentenced under the Fisheries Act 1996...
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[19 June 2013]
Release of new fish stock assessments
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has released the latest comprehensive scientific...
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[14 June 2013]
Positive changes to fishing regulations announced
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced changes to regulatory controls of some of New...
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[14 June 2013]
No changes to management of striped marlin
Recreational fishers have had their fears of commercialisation of New Zealand’s striped marlin...
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[24 May 2013]
Updated : 24 May 2013

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Hector's and Maui Dolphins Factsheet

QUICK LINKS
Fishing Rules - check the rules for where you are fishing, before you go

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

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

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

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

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