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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.

On 1 July 2011, the Ministry of Fisheries (MFish) merged with MAF. The merger significantly enhances our ability to deliver high-quality services and support to the whole of the primary sector. Find out more about us... 

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Latest News
Areas designated for Undaria farming
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is announcing three small geographical areas where farming...
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[7 February 2012]
Maui’s Dolphin Mortality
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) believes that a dolphin reported accidentally killed...
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[3 February 2012]
NZ recognised for fisheries monitoring control and surveillance
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) has welcomed the news that New Zealand was...
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[20 January 2012]
Recreational fishing survey - coming to a boat ramp near you
Over the summer, NIWA and Blue Water Marine Research staff will be interviewing recreational marine...
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[9 January 2012]
Updated : 20 December 2011
HOT TOPICS

New Zealand’s Sustainable Seafood fact sheets

Annual Report 2010/11

Pelagic Update - News from MAF’s highly migratory species team

Ministerial Inquiry into Foreign Charter Vessels 

Fishing Rules – ‘4 Million Guardians'

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, incorporating Fisheries Plans: 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