Kahawai Decision September 2010

Is the future of fish like this going to be a memory?

Photo Eugen de Brun: http://www.fishingadventures.co.nz/saltwater.htm

The Minister has retained the TACC, and reduced the recreational allowance by 48% and customary allowance by 60%.

The Ministry’s Final Advice Paper (FAP)   (PDF 2.4meg)  Might take time to download.

Click here for direct link to MFish to review FAP. http://www.fish.govt.nz/en-nz/Consultations/Archive/2010/Review+of+Kahawai+Stocks/default.htm?WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished 

NZSF, option4 and Hokianga Accord  Press release (21Kb)

Minister’s Decision report here  http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/kahawai+catch+limit+decision+announced