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Below are all documents in the Species category.

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Submission. Hāpuku-Bass central (HPB 7 & 8). Joint recreational. 8 Feb 2022

Joint recreational submission urging the Minister to reduce commercial catch limits to help rebuild depleted numbers of hāpuku around the top of the South Island and lower North Island. Submission by NZ Sport Fishing Council-LegaSea, NZ Angling & Casting Association and NZ Underwater. 8 February 2022.

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Submission. Scallops Northland (SCA 1) Coromandel (SCACS). Joint recreational. 8 Feb 2022

Joint recreational submission in response to the proposed future management of Northland (SCA 1) and Coromandel (SCACS) scallop fisheries. Closing both areas to all harvesting for 3 years will help to restore depleted scallop numbers. Submission by NZ Sport Fishing Council-LegaSea, NZ Angling & Casting Association and NZ Underwater. 8 February 2022.

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Minister’s approval Waiheke temporary closure. D. Parker. 17 Nov 2021

Gazette notice confirming Minister David Parker's approval of a 2-year temporary closure around Waiheke Island, Hauraki Gulf. The closure prohibits the harvest of scallops, mussels, crayfish and pāua within 1nm of the Waiheke coastline. Advice received from Fisheries NZ on 29 November. Hon David Parker. 17 November 2021.

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Letter. Tuna depletion. Joint interests. 29 Nov 2021

Letter to Minister David Parker expressing concerns about the ongoing decline of tuna in New Zealand waters. Southern bluefin tuna, yellowfin and skipjack are all affected by fishing in the Pacific. The joint groups ask the Minister to advocate for precautionary and active management of fishing effort in the Pacific. Joint letter by 3 recreational fishing organisations and commercial company Pelco NZ. 29 November 2021.

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Final advice to Minister on crayfish stocks for 1 April. NRLMG. Feb 2021

National Rock Lobster Management Group's final advice paper to the Minister on CRA 1, 3, 4 & 5, and Packhorse crayfish for 1 April 2021. NRLMG. February 2021.

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Final advice to Minister 1 April stocks. FNZ. Feb 2021

Fisheries New Zealand's Final Advice Paper and recommendations to the Minister on multiple stocks for 1 April 2021. FNZ. February 2021.

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Decision. Minister’s decision for multiple stocks for 1 April. 26 March 2021

Minister's decision for multiple crayfish stocks, Packhorse crayfish, giant spider crab for 1 April. Decisions for Blue cod 4, Elephant fish 7, Flatfish 2, Yellow-eyed mullet 9, two deep water species and Cockle Bay closure. David Parker. 26 March 2021.

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Discussion. Finfish bag limits. NZSFC. 2 Nov 2021

Discussion document presenting background and initial views on the Fisheries NZ proposals to review finfish daily bag limits for recreational fishers. Includes NZSFC policy on reef fish. NZ Sport Fishing Council. 2 November 2021.

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Presentation. Finfish bag limits. Fisheries NZ. Oct 2021

Online presentation outlining the proposed changes to finfish daily bag limits for recreational fishers. Fisheries New Zealand. October 2021

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Proposal. Finfish bag limit review. Fisheries NZ. 6 Oct 2021

Fisheries NZ proposal to amend the regulations applying to recreational bag limits for finfish. FNZ include 3 main options with 2 additional options. Submissions due by 18 November 2021. Fisheries New Zealand. 6 October 2021.

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