Latest Oceans and Fisheries News

Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plan halted
Some commercial fishery catch limits increased
Much To Be Proud Of – Message From Our Chair, Greg Gent
Open ocean salmon farm a win for the economy
Minister Jones – “I’m Happy To Be Back”
New Associate Minister and Under-Secretary portfolio allocations
Time is Now for Oceans Protection
Caution is best for orange roughy
Greens welcome new marine reserves for South East Otago
Government announces big boost to marine protection
Govt announces big boost to marine protection
Where do NZ’s political parties stand on fisheries?
Healthy Ocean Act – Marama Davidson Speech
Next steps taken to protect Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
Bottom-trawling ban for most of Hauraki Gulf
Govt triples Hauraki Gulf protection area, conservation for future generations
Shaping a more sustainable and innovative fishing industry
Camera rollout boosts marine protection
Govt backs bid to make food from microalgae
On historic day, Greens call on Aotearoa to step up for oceans
Opinion: On Changing Tides – Why Fishing Welcomes an AI Future
Sustainability Awards Finalists announced
Consultation opens on plan to transform the fishing sector
Willow-Jean Prime to join Cabinet
Stuart Nash dismissed from Cabinet
New project set to supercharge ocean economy in Nelson Tasman
Historic oceans treaty wake-up call for Aotearoa
2023 Seafood Sustainability Awards: Entries open
Emergency Closure of Coromandel Fishery Due to Scallop Decline
Exports tracking towards new record high growth
New recreational rules to support hāpuku and bass fisheries
Bill modernises fisheries management
Of 16 Billion Mobile Phones Possessed Worldwide, 5.3 Billion will Become Waste in 2022
Govt failing our oceans
New measures to further protect South Island Hector’s dolphins
Further cuts for East Coast tarakihi limits to rebuild numbers faster
Under-Secretary to attend regional fisheries meetings in Kiribati
Government responds to PM’s Chief Science Advisor’s report on commercial fishing
Kiwi technology safeguarding fish stocks offers global opportunity
New tech focus of conference
Bottom trawling on all seamounts must stop
Feedback sought on action plan to protect sharks
New Zealand Company Develops Unique Technology to Produce World Class Marine Collagen at Over 90% Purity
NZ not making waves at oceans conference
New Zealand food and fibre exports on track for record $52.2 billion
Rollout of cameras on fishing vessels to begin
Nature needs us to act right now
New rules to include all finfish in combined daily bag limit for recreational fishers