Sustainable Fisheries
Shellfish closure renewal proposed for Marsden and Mair Banks
Boaties fishing the Marsden Point area near Whangārei should be aware that a further two-year temporary closure to all shellf...
U-turn on fish sizes not enough for some
Advocacy groups are supporting the government's U-turn on minimum size limits for commercial fishers, but still want the gove...
Winston Peters backs down on snapper size limit proposal
Government signals rethink after strong response from recreational fishers over proposed commercial catch rule changes
Hauraki Gulf fisheries closure confirmed: rockpool harvest banned for two years
From 12 March 2026, parts of Ōmaha Bay, Kawau Bay and Whangaparāoa go off limits for shellfish and seaweed gathering.
Commercial fishers pelagic shark landing rules open for public submissions
Fisheries New Zealand is consulting on whether to retain a long-standing exception that allows commercial fishers to return p...
Fisheries NZ investigating report of illegal fish dumping
The spearfisher who discovered a number of dead fish near Great Barrier Island says there needs to be tighter limits for comm...
Hauraki Gulf fisheries decline: why one man says the system must change
Veteran skipper and fisheries advisor Barry Torkington explains how the Gulf unraveled, and what it will take to bring it bac...
Ngāti Wheke propose drop in fishing quota in Lyttelton Harbour
Proposed bylaws for Rāpaki and Whakaraupō mātaitai reserves aim to protect kaimoana and restore balance in Lyttelton Harbour....
Proposed Puketeraki mātaitai reserve near Dunedin open for Fisheries submissions
Fisheries New Zealand is inviting public feedback on a proposal to establish the Puketeraki mātaitai reserve near Karitāne, j...
Volunteers protecting our fisheries: The work of HFOs in NZ
During National Volunteer Week, the vital work of Honorary Fishery Officers (HFOs) is being recognised for the significant ro...