Documents: Legislation

Section 72A(2) Fisheries Act 1996

Under the Fisheries Act commercial fishers are prohibited from returning to the sea any fish that are subject to the Quota Management System. Section 72A(2) allows for exceptions to that rule.

Fast Track Approvals Bill. Government. 7 March 2024

A Government Bill to expedite the delivery of infrastructure projects of national or regional significance. The Bill has the potential to circumvent environmental protections in the marine environment. 7 March 2024.

Fast Track Bill submission. NZSFC. 19 April 2024

Joint submission opposing parts of the Fast Track Approvals Bill that seek to circumvent marine environmental protections. Kaitiakitanga and stewardship must underpin any fast track legislation, to ensure we protect the environment for future generations. NZSFC, LegaSea, NZACA & NZUA. 19 April 2024.

Pacific bluefin tuna decision. Minister. 28 Feb 2024

Legal notice setting out the conditions applying to commercial fishers releasing Pacific bluefin tuna back to the sea, as long as they are in good condition and caught by surface longline or troll. Minister for Oceans and Fisheries. 28 February 2024. See page 9.

Marine Protection Bill submission summary. NZSFC. Nov 2023

NZSFC one-page summary of the submission made in response to the proposed Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Bill. November 2024.

Review of commercial landing exceptions. FNZ. Dec 2023

Overview of policy context and legislative requirements in relation to commercial landing exception reviews. Fisheries New Zealand. December 2023.

NZSFC submissions – South Island – Feb 2024

NZSFC submissions – North Island – Feb 2024

Article. Speak up for effective marine protection. LegaSea. 27 Oct 2023

It may come as a shock that the ocean is not a closed ecosystem. Fish don't know boundaries, only humans do. And, fish don't stay in one place because it's a marine reserve, they are born to migrate. LegaSea. 27 October 2023.

Article. Community initiatives benefit from active restoration. LegaSea. 22 Oct 2023

It's fair to say the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park is getting wasted. Hundreds of litres of raw sewage entered the Waitemata Harbour every second after a 13m sinkhole appeared. LegaSea. 22 October 2023.