12 September, 2008
Government will defend fishing bans to cut risk to Hectors and Mauis dolphins
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said the Government would strongly defend the fishing industy suit filed today.
Read full release >>Fisheries
Associated Ministers
- Jim Anderton - Minister
- Parekura Horomia - Associate Minister
11 September, 2008
Non-commercial fishing interests mistaken
Non-commercial interests opposing the Fisheries Act Amendment Bill are mistaken about what the Bill proposes, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today.
Read full release >>11 September, 2008
New Mataitai reserve for Waikawa / Tumu Toka in Southland
A new mätaitai reserve over waters within Waikawa Harbour, Porpoise Bay, Curio Bay and the lower section of the Waikawa River is to be established, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today.
Read full release >>11 September, 2008
Te Wakatehaua taiapure-local fishery decision in principle
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton has agreed in principle to a proposed taiapure-local fishery in the waters surrounding Te Wakatehaua Island (the Bluff), Ninety Mile Beach. The proposal was submitted on behalf of Te Aupouri, tangata whenua of the area.
Read full release >>9 September, 2008
International agreement on protecting deep-sea species and habitats
New Zealand played a key role in achieving the successful agreement of guidelines on limiting the impact of deep water fishing on fragile fisheries and habitats, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today.
Read full release >>24 July, 2008
Fisheries legislation introduced
A bill to address concerns raised by the High Court has been introduced into Parliament.
Read full release >>24 July, 2008
Aquaculture NZ joins NZ Fast Forward
Aquaculture NZ has become the seventh private sector group to sign up to become a cornerstone investor in the NZ Fast Forward initiative, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said.
Read full release >>18 July, 2008
Tough decisions, but all need to keep talking
Tough decisions have to be made in fisheries because of increasing pressure on fish stocks.
Read full release >>14 July, 2008
Nelson-Marlborough scallop season opens July 15
The open season for recreational fishers to gather scallops in the Marlborough Sounds and Tasman and Golden Bays starts for the year on Tuesday 15 July.
Read full release >>14 July, 2008
Minister reminds of changes in scallop season
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton is reminding recreational scallop fishers in the northern half of the North Island that the scallop season now opens on 1 September.
Read full release >>14 July, 2008
Wellington scallop season opens July 15
The open season for recreational fishers to gather scallops in Wellington Harbour starts for the year on Tuesday 15 July.
Read full release >>8 July, 2008
Antarctic fishing pirates named and shamed
An international fishing company caught supporting Southern Ocean illegal fishing can now be named and shamed after an attempt in the High Court to gag the government failed
Read full release >>8 July, 2008
Review of kahawai deferred to next year
Sustainable catch limits, allocations between fishing sectors and recreational fishing bag limits for the kahawai fishery will be reviewed in 2009
Read full release >>4 July, 2008
Starfish teaches students about sustainable fishieries
Ensuring New Zealand’s fisheries are sustainable into the future is the key message behind a new teacher and student resource kit launched by Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today
Read full release >>3 July, 2008
Blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds
The blue cod fishery in the Marlborough Sounds is to be closed for the next four years to protect the long-term future of the fishery, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton announced today
Read full release >>30 June, 2008
Maori aquaculture settlement consultation
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton is calling for submissions on a Plan that assesses the Crown’s progress on its obligations to iwi under the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004
Read full release >>18 June, 2008
Budget initiative to increase observation of fisheries
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said boosted observation of New Zealand’s commercial fisheries will help mitigate the environmental effects of fishing
Read full release >>13 June, 2008
Auckland Islands squid fishery season better
This year’s Auckland Islands squid fishery has resulted in an estimated 10 fewer sea lion deaths compared with last year.
Read full release >>11 June, 2008
Kahawai appeal – statement from the Minister of Fisheries
The Court of Appeal has today released its judgement on an appeal following the judicial review of Ministerial decisions in 2004 and 2005 on catch limits and the allocation of kahawai catch between recreational and commercial fishers
Read full release >>9 June, 2008
Fish dumping unacceptable
Dumping of fish and deliberate mis-reporting of catch both strike at the very heart of the sustainable management of our fisheries.
Read full release >>29 May, 2008
Tough new measures to protect dolphins
The strongest-ever package of measures to protect New Zealand’s threatened Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins has been announced.
Read full release >>27 May, 2008
Govt committed to stamping out fish thieves
“Poaching is theft” is the simple message from Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton after the Ministry of Fisheries commenced Operation PAID in the early hours of this morning, breaking up a major paua poaching ring.
Read full release >>16 May, 2008
Bringing aquaculture into the classroom
Investment in student learning is a key step in the growth of sustainable aquaculture and the communities in New Zealand supported by it, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today
Read full release >>15 May, 2008
Minister of Fisheries declines application for marine reserve at Great Barrier Island (Aotea)
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton today rejected the proposal for a marine reserve covering 495 square kilometres on the northeast coast of Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf
Read full release >>14 May, 2008
Seafood Industry Council annual conference
Speech notes from Seafood Industry Council conference at Te Papa, Wellington
Read full speech >>14 May, 2008
Sustainability ensures bright future for fisheries
Sustainability and a robust Quota Management System is the only strategy to ensure a prosperous future for the fishing industry.
Read full release >>18 April, 2008
Demonstrating aquaculture performance
Minister of primary industries Jim Anderton is pleased New Zealand is helping contribute to the development of international standards around shellfish farming.
Read full release >>17 April, 2008
ARC asked to rethink ban on clean aquaculture
Think again. That's the message from Jim Anderton to the ARC on aquaculture
Read full release >>For content from previous governments, use Advanced Search.