Update #28 – Snapper decision falls short

For New Zealand Fishing News magazine, issue November 2013

The Minister of Fisheries is no Valerie Adams. Nathan Guy gave the snapper decision a shot, but fell short of public expectations. He was not helped by his Ministry’s predetermination to have us share a smaller slice of the snapper fishery to protect commercial interests. As of April 2014 recreational fishers between North Cape and the Bay of Plenty will have a smaller bag limit and an increased minimum size limit.