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Snapper 1 TAC review 2013
DECISION: APPROVED
Introduction
On 12 July 2013 the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) released their proposed controls for the future management of Snapper 1. Submissions were due by 23 August 2013.
This process was expected to attract a large response due to the popularity of snapper on the northeast coast of the North Island. It is the largest recreational fishery in New Zealand. Snapper is a taonga (treasure) for Māori customary interests and a valuable component of the inshore commercial fishery.
In its response, the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council (NZSFC) acknowledged this review process was not about sustainability, as the fishery was rebuilding; it was about allocation – how much fish the Minister must set aside to ‘allow for’ our public interests in Snapper 1, and how many tonnes is allocated to commercial quota holders.
The NZSFC objected to MPI’s management proposals as all options were based on the public accepting a fixed, proportional share of the available fish, the Total Allowable Catch (TAC).
The NZSFC submitted in support of an increase to the allowance set aside for recreational interests, a technical adjustment in acknowledgement of what the public has been catching since the last stock review in 1997.
Decision
On 17 September the Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy announced a range of measures that will affect both recreational and commercial fishers.
As of 1 April 2014, the individual recreational daily bag limit will reduce from 9 to 7, and the minimum legal size will increase from 27 cm to 30 cm.
This represents a 22% reduction in access for individuals. There is no change to the 4500 tonne Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC).
The NZSFC’s reaction to this decision is captured in this LegaSea media release ‘Snapper decision falls short’.
Strategy Group
Following the Minister’s decision the NZSFC and other interests were invited to participate in a Snapper 1 Strategy Group to consider what the target management stock level ought to be, the timeframe to rebuild Snapper 1 to achieve that target level, the research requirements, and allocation of the available catch.
MPI was seeking two representatives from the commercial, Māori customary and recreational sectors. A letter from MPI was received on 6 November, with nominations due by 17 November 2013.
SOS Save Our Snapper campaign
LegaSea spearheaded the SOS Save Our Snapper campaign for the NZSFC in 2013. The campaign was dedicated to raising public awareness and generating submissions in response to the MPI proposals for the future management of Snapper 1.
Over 47,000 submissions were sent to the Minister and MPI by their 4pm deadline on 23 August 2013. More than 95% of the submissions were sent via the LegaSea website. And, over 365,000 emails were sent to people’s local MPs, the Minister and officials during the August campaign.
The SOS campaign is the most successful campaign launched by the NZSFC. The LegaSea team was successful in highlighting the issue in multimedia forums, at public meetings, online and in political circles.
It is unfortunate that, due to the passage of time, some information has been lost along the way however, much of the public awareness initiatives have been captured below.
Relevant information
2013
MPI Process
Snapper 1 decision letter. Minister. 24 Sep 2013
Nathan Guy, Minister for Primary Industries, explains why he has reduced the recreational daily bag limit from 9 to 7 per person, and the need to increase the minimum legal size limit for recreational fishers from 27cm to 30cm. No change to commercial catch limits or their 25cm minimum size limit. Decision letter released on 24 September 2013.
Snapper 1 TAC decision media statement. Minister. 17 Sep 2013
Minister’s media statement on the release of his decision for the future management of Snapper 1. Minister Nathan Guy. 17 September 2013.
Snapper 1 presentation. Minister. 17 Sep 2013
A presentation from the Minister on his decision for Snapper 1. Eight recreational advocates attended this meeting at MPI Avondale. A similar presentation was made to commercial interests after this meeting. Media were briefed following both meetings. Nathan Guy. 17 September 2013.
Snapper 1 Fact sheet. MPI. 17 Sept 2013
A 1-page overview of the Minister’s Snapper 1 decision, the changes for recreational and commercial fishers. No change to the TACC. Ministry for Primary Industries. 24 September 2013.
Snapper 1 Advice paper to Minister. MPI. Sep 2013
Some ground breaking comments in this Final Advice Paper from MPI to their Minister, Nathan Guy. MPI explain their rationale for the recommendations and offer the Minister several management choices for allocation of the TAC. Ministry for Primary Industries. September 2013.
Snapper 1 FAQs. MPI. 9 August 2013
Updated Questions & Answers relating to the Snapper 1 management review. This is an update of the July list of FAQs. Ministry for Primary Industries. 9 August 2013.
Snapper 1. Information posters. MPI. 26 July 2013
10-page package of posters used at the MPI public information sessions to explain the background and the need for a management review, and the current state of the Snapper 1 fishery. Ministry for Primary Industries. 26 July 2013.
Snapper 1 proposal summary. NZSFC. 23 July 2013
Analysis of MPI proposals for the future management of Snapper 1, and what impacts the proposed changes may have on recreational fishers. NZSFC. 23 July 2013.
Snapper 1. FAQs. MPI. 12 July 2013
Question and Answer sheet on the proposed management changes for Snapper 1. Ministry for Primary Industries. 12 July 2013.
Snapper 1 TAC review proposal paper. MPI. 12 July 2013
Snapper 1 review. Proposals for the future management and controls for all sectors, including a range of bag and size limits. Ministry for Primary Industries. 12 July 2013.
Snapper 1 TAC review letter. MPI. 12 July 2013
Letter requesting feedback on proposed changes to the future management of bluenose, kingfish, leatherjackets, oysters, hoki, orange roughy and Snapper 1. Ministry for Primary Industries. 12 July 2013.
Media. Snapper consultation to start in July. Minister. 15 June 2013
Minister Nathan Guy announces the review of Snapper 1 will commence in July. Media release. 15 June 2013.
Official Information Act process
Snapper 1 OIA response. MPI. 26 Sep 2013
MPI released 3 documents to the NZSFC under the OIA, but refused to release the Ministry’s trawl juvenile mortality survey as “it could not be found in MPI records”. Ministry for Primary Industries. Released 26 September 2013.
Snapper 1 decision. Minister. 24 Sep 1997
Decision letter outlining the future management of Snapper 1. Includes discussion about developing a Management Plan for SNA 1. Minister of Fisheries John Luxton. 24 September 1997.
Snapper 1 Advice to Minister. MFish. Sep 1997
Final Advice Paper to the Minister making a decision for Snapper 1, from 1 October 1997. Incomplete document, released under OIA by MPI. FAP by Ministry of Fisheries. September 1997.
Snapper 1 Strategic Plan. Joint effort. June 1994
Draft plan for the future management of Snapper 1. Finalised by the Northern Fisheries Strategic Management Group industry representatives in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. June 1994.
Snapper 1. OIA response. MPI. 21 Aug 2013
Two days before the submission deadline MPI advise they will not be able to provide the documents we requested in an OIA, in July. MPI advise they would reply by 18 September. Ministry for Primary Industries. 21 August 2013.
To inform the final Snapper 1 submission the NZSFC asked MPI for several historic documents, including a Ministry trawl mortality survey report that was finalised by August 1994 but never released to the public. The documents requested: Snapper 1 Management Plan 1997, SNA 1 Minister’s decision letter for 1 October 1997 & Snapper 1 trawl mortality survey report c 1993-94. 24 July 2013.
Submissions
Snapper 1 proposal analysis. Greenaway. August 2013
Independent analysis of MPI’s Snapper 1 proposals for the future management of SNA 1. Rob Greenaway. August 2013. Appendix 1, NZSFC submission.
Snapper 1 TAC review submission. NZSFC. 23 Aug 2013
This process is about allocation, not sustainability. Agree to an increased Total Allowable Catch (TAC) to be shared: 50 tonne for Maori customary interests and 500 t for recreational interests. NZ Sport Fishing Council. 23 August 2013.
Snapper 1 TAC review submission. NZRFC. 23 Aug 2013
MPI proposals are biased towards protecting the Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC). New Zealand Recreational Fishing Council. 23 August 2013.
Snapper 1 TAC review submission. SNA 1 Commercial. 23 Aug 2013
Support MPI’s option 2, 500 tonne increase to the Total Allowable Catch (TAC), and shared proportionally between the Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) and the recreational allowance. SNA 1 Commercial. 23 August 2013.
Snapper 1 TAC review submission. EDS. 23 Aug 2013
None of the proposed options meet the requirements of the Fisheries Act or the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000. Environmental Defence Society. 23 August 2013.
Snapper 1 TAC review submission. Ngatiwai. 23 Aug 2013
Reallocation of additional TAC to recreational interests would be illegal. The TAC increase must be shared proportionally between commercial and recreational interests, who must report their catch. Ngatiwai Trust Board. 23 August 2013.
Snapper 1 TAC review submission. Seafood NZ. 23 Aug 2013
MPI and the Minister must manage the recreational sector to its allowance. SNZ supports proportional allocation of the Total Allowable Catch (TAC). Seafood New Zealand. 23 August 2013.
Snapper 1 TAC review submission. Rock Lobster Industry. 23 Aug 2013
NZRLIC supports proportional allocation of the Total Allowable Catch (TAC), as it’s the only approach that is consistent with the purpose of the Fisheries Act. MPI and the Minister need to constrain recreational catch within the allowance. NZ Rock Lobster Industry Council. 23 August 2013.
Snapper 1 TAC review submission. Te Ohu Kaimoana. 23 Aug 2013
Support MPI’s option 2 and proportional allocation of the proposed 500 tonne increase to the Total Allowable Catch (TAC). Te Ohu Kaimoana. 23 August 2013.
Snapper 1 TAC review submission. Fishinfuture. 22 Aug 2013
Submission advocating that three management options should be withdrawn from the process. A more collaborative approach is required to agree on targets and management settings. FishinFuture. 22 August 2013
Snapper 1 TAC review submission. Harris family. 23 Aug 2013
The SNA 1 fishery is a very vulnerable fishery that continues to experience intensive predatory pressure from commercial and recreational fishers. Harris family, Whangarei. 23 August 2013.
Snapper 1 TAC review submission. Morrison. 23 Aug 2013
Strongly disagree with all of the MPI options to cut recreational bag limits and change MLS. The proposals are ineffective, counterproductive and inequitable. Dr Morrison. 23 August 2013.
2013-16
Snapper 1 Strategy Group
In early November 2013 MPI advised the NZSFC of their intention to establish a small, representative group to work together over the next 18 months to consider a range of issues relating to Snapper 1. The chair of the group would be Sir Ian Barker, an experienced arbiter and legal mind. The NZSFC was advised that two members from each sector, commercial, customary and recreational would be selected from the nominations received. The following is a collection of documents related to this SNA1 Strategy Group process, the most recent document is at the top of the list.
SNA 1 Management Plan. Strategy Group. 22 Nov 2016
Final plan from the Snapper 1 Strategy Group’s work between 2014 and 2016. Presented to the Minister in Nov 2016. No formal approval of the Plan by the Minister since 2016.
Article. Working towards more and bigger fish. LegaSea. 9 Aug 2014
Since the beginning of 2014 there have been 5 meetings of the Snapper 1 Strategy Group. LegaSea Update. 9 August 2014.
Size and condition of snapper catch in Snapper 1. Report. 2008
Ministry of Fisheries research funded project to analyse the size and condition of snapper caught by recreational fishers in the Snapper 1 management area, between North Cape and the eastern Bay of Plenty. Blue Water Marine Research & Rick Boyd. 2008.
SNA 1 Strategy Group nomination confirmation. MPI. 15 Jan 2014
MPI confirm the appointment of 3 NZSFC approved representatives to the Snapper 1 Strategy Group, with 2 attending at one time. MPI. 15 January 2014.
SNA 1 Strategy Group nominations. NZSFC. 2 Dec 2013
The NZSFC will participate in the Snapper 1 Strategy Group if we can appoint three experienced representatives. NZSFC. 2 December 2013.
SNA1 Strategy Group nomination letter. NZSFC. 17 Nov 2013
NZSFC letter to the Minister of Fisheries objecting to the inadequate process to nominate representatives to the Snapper 1 Strategy Group. NZSFC. 17 November 2013.
Snapper 1 Strategy Group NZSFC invitation. MPI. 6 Nov 2013
Letter inviting nominations to a Snapper 1 Strategy Group. MPI is seeking 2 reps from the commercial, customary and recreational sectors. Nominations are due by 17 Nov 2013. MPI. 6 November 2013.
Snapper 1 Strategy Group invitation. FMA 1 forum. 6 Nov 2013
Letter inviting FMA 1 forum members to nominate a representative to the Snapper 1 Strategy Group, to develop a management plan. MPI. 6 November 2013.
Section 11A Fisheries Act 1996. Fisheries Plans.
A fisheries plan approved under s11A(1) may relate to 1 or more stocks, fishing years, or areas, or any combination of those things. Government legislation. 1996.
2013-15
SOS Save Our Snapper campaign
Article. Is this a new era? LegaSea. 28 July 2015
A draft management plan for the northeastern snapper stock is underway and expected to be with the Minister, Nathan Guy, later this year. LegaSea. 28 July 2015.
Article. Real snapper wastage being hidden. LegaSea. 28 Aug 2014
Addressing wastage was a big issue during our 2013 SOS Save Our Snapper campaign. LegaSea. 28 August 2014.
Article. Reducing waste is a priority. LegaSea. 25 Aug 2014
LegaSea is advocating a bottom-up approach to rebuilding our fisheries. That’s because mortality on small fish can be reduced. LegaSea. 25 August 2014.
Article. Working towards more and bigger fish. LegaSea. 9 Aug 2014
Since the beginning of 2014 there have been 5 meetings of the Snapper 1 Strategy Group. LegaSea Update. 9 August 2014.
Snapper 1 media release. LegaSea. 28 March 2014
Unfair snapper rules take effect. Recreational fishers are urged to comply with the new rules anyway. LegaSea. 28 March 2014.
Your vote does matter when it comes to snapper. NZSFC update. Dec 2013
Reactions ranging from outrage to stoic have been aired since Nathan Guy released his decision in September for snapper within the area from North Cape to the eastern Bay of Plenty.
Article. What's next for Snapper 1? LegaSea. 16 Nov 2013
After the Snapper 1 decision we reviewed hundreds of pages of Ministry reports and we’ve planned our next steps to continue to improve the fishery. LegaSea. 16 November 2013.
What does the Snapper 1 decision mean for the future? NZSFC summary. 30 Oct 2013
What is the NZSFC’s view of the Minister’s Snapper 1 decision, and why no legal challenge? NZSFC analysis. 30 October 2013.
Article. Snapper decision falls short. NZSFC. 19 Oct 2013
The Minister of Fisheries is no Valerie Adams. Nathan Guy gave the snapper decision a shot, but fell short of public expectations. LegaSea. 19 October 2013.
Article. No sign of greedy recreational fishers. LegaSea. 16 Oct 2013
Allegations of greed have been made against those fishers who want to retain the existing snapper bag limit. LegaSea. 16 October 2013.
Snapper decision falls short. LegaSea media release. 18 Sep 2013
LegaSea says recreational fishers are rightfully angry that their daily bag limits have been cut from 9 to 7 and the minimum legal size has been increased, when there is no change to commercial catch limits. LegaSea media release. 18 September 2013.
Recreational bias in Minister's snapper decision. Sanford media. 17 Sep 2013
Eric Barratt, Sanford Managing Director, objects to the Minister’s Snapper 1 decision as being biased in favour of recreational fishers. Sanford media release. 17 September 2013.
Changes to Snapper 1 fishing rules. Minister of Fisheries media. 17 Sep 2013
Nathan Guy announces new rules to apply to recreational snapper fishing on the northeast coast of the North Island. Media release. 17 September 2013.
Snapper 1 presentation. Minister. 17 Sep 2013
A presentation from the Minister on his decision for Snapper 1. Eight recreational advocates attended this meeting at MPI Avondale. A similar presentation was made to commercial interests after this meeting. Media were briefed following both meetings. Nathan Guy. 17 September 2013.
Snapper 1 Fact sheet. MPI. 17 Sept 2013
A 1-page overview of the Minister’s Snapper 1 decision, the changes for recreational and commercial fishers. No change to the TACC. Ministry for Primary Industries. 24 September 2013.
Article. People versus profits. LegaSea. 16 Sep 2013
By now a decision has been made about the future of our Snapper 1 fishery. For months this controversial conversation has been raging. LegaSea. 16 Sep 2013.
Article. What will the snapper decision mean for us? NZSFC. 15 Sep 2013
Any day now we expect to receive the Minister’s decision on the future management of Snapper 1. What will this mean for us? NZSFC. 15 September 2013.
Article. Thanks to all the caring people. LegaSea. 15 Sep 2013
Thank you to all the caring fishos who united with LegaSea and sent their submission to Save Our Snapper. LegaSea. 15 September 2013.
Article. Nathan Guy its all on you. LegaSea. 28 Aug 2013
Will Nathan Guy be swayed by commercial interests in making his decision for the future management of Snapper 1? LegaSea. 28 August 2013.
Article. Nathan Guy. Will you Save our Snapper? LegaSea. 25 Aug 2013
This month the Minister Nathan Guy is due to announce his decision that will determine the future of Snapper 1. LegaSea. 25 August 2013.
Article. We can change the snapper outcome. NZSFC. 25 Aug 2013
Claims there is no predetermined outcome in the Snapper 1 debate are untrue. MPI has decided your daily take must be reduced. NZSFC. 25 August 2013.
Snapper 1 media release. LegaSea. 23 Aug 2013
The fight for our fish is far from over. Serious accusations have been levelled at the fisheries Minister in Parliament over the snapper proposals. LegaSea. 23 August 2013.
Snapper 1 TAC review submission. NZSFC. 23 Aug 2013
This process is about allocation, not sustainability. Agree to an increased Total Allowable Catch (TAC) to be shared: 50 tonne for Maori customary interests and 500 t for recreational interests. NZ Sport Fishing Council. 23 August 2013.
Snapper 1 proposal analysis. Greenaway. August 2013
Independent analysis of MPI’s Snapper 1 proposals for the future management of SNA 1. Rob Greenaway. August 2013. Appendix 1, NZSFC submission.
Events
LegaSea public meeting Te Atatu Boating Club. LegaSea presentation to more than 100 people. LegaSea presentation followed by a brief talk from Labour’s fisheries spokesperson David Cunliffe, and local MP Phil Twyford. Lively Q & A session with good media coverage. Submissions gathered and merchandise sold. 21 August 2013.
Editors rally Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. Panel discussion by 11 interest group representatives, including 3 from LegaSea, 3 commercial fishers, and magazine editors of NZ Fishing World, Bay Fisher and NZ Fishing News. They were joined by Phil Heatley, ex fisheries Minister, and David Cunliffe, Labour’s fisheries spokesperson. Lively Q & A session with good media coverage. 20 August 2013.
LegaSea public meeting, Albany, Auckland. LegaSea presentation to around 120 people. Submissions gathered and merchandise sold. Presentation followed by a brief presentation by Labour’s fisheries spokesperson David Cunliffe. Interesting Q & A session. 19 August 2013.
LegaSea public meeting Bays Club, Browns Bay Auckland. LegaSea presentation to 40 people. Submissions gathered and people encouraged to recruit family and friends to submit. LegaSea presentation followed by some lively questions. 15 August 2013.
LegaSea public meeting Mahurangi College, Warkworth. Brief presentation by local National MP. LegaSea discussion followed by an interesting Q & A session. Submissions gathered and merchandise sold. 14 August 2013.
LegaSea public meeting, Bowentown, Bay of Plenty LegaSea presentation to over 100 people. Submissions gathered. LegaSea presentation followed by a Q & A session. Good support from locals. 13 August 2013.
LegaSea public meeting Toll Stadium Whangarei. LegaSea presentation to over 500 people. Submissions gathered and merch sold. LegaSea presentation followed by a lively Q & A session. Good media coverage. 13 August 2013.
LegaSea public meeting at Te Runanga A Iwi O Ngapuhi, Kaikohe. LegaSea presentation to around 95 people. Submissions gathered. Resolution from the meeting, “We the undersigned (85) who attended the public meeting held at Te Runanga A Iwi O Ngapuhi on August 12th 2013 agree to support the NZSFC Snapper 1 policy dated October 2012”. LegaSea presentation followed by a lively Q & A session. Local media coverage. 12 August 2013.
LegaSea public meeting Central Baptist Church, Hamilton. LegaSea presentation to around 350 people. Submissions gathered and merchandise sold. LegaSea presentation followed by brief presentations from Labour’s fisheries spokesperson David Cunliffe and local MP David Bennett. Lively Q & A session with good TV and print media coverage. 8 August 2013.
LegaSea public meeting Thames High School. LegaSea presentation to more than 200 people. Submissions gathered and merchandise sold. Motion moved and carried unanimously, “we do not accept a proportional share that will inevitably lead to our children losing a meaningful fishing experience. We do not accept the globilisation, privatisation and corporatisation of our assets”. 7 August 2013.
LegaSea public meeting Tauranga Yacht Club, Sulphur Point. LegaSea presentation to more than 250 people. Submissions gathered and merchandise sold. Good TV and print media coverage before and after the event. 6 August 2013.
LegaSea public meeting Whakatane Sportfishing Club. Presentation to more than 400 people. Submissions gathered and merchandise sold. Interesting points raised during the Q& A session. Good media coverage of the event. 5 August 2013.
Save Our Snapper campaign launch. Online. Submission summary and online submission tool made available to the public. Supporting information supplied online and released to the media. 2 August 2013.
MPI drop-in meeting, Tauranga. The last of 4 public information sessions by MPI was held at the Coastguard Building, Sulphur Point, Tauranga. Several hundred people attended. NZSFC & LegaSea volunteers were in attendance to share information with the public. 1 August 2013.
MPI drop-in meeting, Parnell Auckland. Several hundred people attended the MPI Snapper 1 public information session at the Quality Hotel in Parnell, Auckland. TV crews and magazine journalists recorded the chaos. NZSFC & LegaSea volunteers were in attendance to share information with the public. 31 July 2013.
Article. Snapper battle in full swing. LegaSea. 28 July 2013
The time has come for action. Right now we are rallying support to fight for the future of the snapper fishery. LegaSea. 28 July 2013.
Snapper 1 media release. LegaSea. 26 July 2013
Commercial exploitation of our snapper will alienate the public from an important food source if proposed management changes are implemented. Media release. LegaSea. 26 July 2013.
Article. Time to fight for your snapper. NZSFC. 25 July 2013
Once again the government is expecting the public to shoulder savage cuts to rebuild Snapper 1. NZSFC. 25 July 2013.
MPI drop-in meeting. Several hundred people attended the public information session at the Old Library in Rust Ave, Whangarei. MPI were overwhelmed by the response, many people left as the venue was inadequate for the crowd, and unsuitable to enable people to get close to MPI staff and ask meaningful questions. NZSFC and LegaSea volunteers were in attendance to share information with the public. 25 July 2013.
MPI meeting, drop-in. North Harbour. Around 15 people attended the Ministry’s Snapper 1 drop-in information session at North Harbour Stadium in Albany North Shore. A quiet night. 24 July 2013.
Snapper 1 proposal summary. NZSFC. 23 July 2013
Analysis of MPI proposals for the future management of Snapper 1, and what impacts the proposed changes may have on recreational fishers. NZSFC. 23 July 2013.
Snapper 1 media release. LegaSea. 16 July 2013
Snapper on the line. Recreational fishers are shocked at MPI proposals to slash snapper bag limits while the commercial sector is largely unaffected. LegaSea. 16 July 2013.
Article. Making way for commercial fishing. LegaSea. 28 June 2013
Recreational fishers may be forced to take bag limit cuts of up to 40% to make way for commercial fishing. LegaSea. 28 June 2013.
Media. Snapper consultation to start in July. Minister. 15 June 2013
Minister Nathan Guy announces the review of Snapper 1 will commence in July. Media release. 15 June 2013.
Article. Target species: snapper. LegaSea. 28 May 2013
Snapper is a renown favourite so keeping it in good health is really important to LegaSea, for all of us. LegaSea. 28 May 2013.
Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show organisers gift LegaSea a stand so the team can meet with thousands of people wanting to discuss fisheries management, marine protection and policy. Snapper and marlin were the hot topics over the 4-day event. 16 to 19 May 2013.