Fisheries
'We're a fisheries superpower, managing on a shoestring budget'
A shake-up of the Ministry for Primary Industries does not go far enough to fix issues in the country's fisheries, say experts.
Fears new fisheries unit doesn't have specialist knowledge
There are concerns the new standalone fisheries unit in the Ministry for Primary Industries won't be specialised enough to do its job properly. The ministry is losing its all-encompassing role and… Audio
Forty-four dolphins caught in Bay of Plenty nets in past year
There were 44 dolphins caught in fishing nets in the Bay of Plenty alone in the past year, with more than half of them dying, according to figures obtained by Forest & Bird.
More restrictions possible for foreign fishing vessels
The Forum Fisheries Agency says new restrictions could fall on distant water fishing nations operating in Pacific waters. Audio
Hobby fishers clash with industry over shrinking stocks
Recreational fishers are strongly opposed to a proposal that would see commercial fishing companies paid to reduce their quotas.
Learning from NZ's 30-year Quota Management System
One of the world's biggest environmental organisations The Nature Conservancy has just released an assessment of New Zealand's fisheries. It finds while New Zealand is ahead of most countries in… Audio
Recreational fishers applaud move to dismantle MPI
A recreational fishing advocacy group hopes a new direction in fisheries management will mean its fears over the vanishing resource will finally be heard.
MPI to be dismantled under new government
The mega-ministry will be split up under the new government, into forestry, fisheries and agriculture.
Weekend boaties call for better fish stock protection
Geoff Rowling of Motueka is among those mourning the days when taking your boat out guaranteed a snapper for dinner. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 11 July 2017
There is a renewed call for better protection of fishing observers in the Pacific; Flood victims in Solomon Islands call on the government to live up to its promises; Authorities in Vanuatu are… Audio
Stewart Island oyster cull underway
The Ministry for Primary Industries has started pulling up oysters at 14 farms in Big Glory Bay, Stewart Island, because they have become contaminated with Bonamia ostrea. Video, Audio
Oyster farmers likely not to be able to farm again
Stewart Island oyster farmers affected by a parasite have met with MPI officials to work out compensation as they face the possibility of not being able to farm oysters again. Audio
MPI defends camera quality for fisheries prosecutions
The Ministry for Primary Industries insists the cameras it is trialling on fishing boats will be used to prosecute illegal fishing.
Order for oyster cull should have been made earlier, critics say
The Government has ordered the cull of all farmed oysters on Stewart Island in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly parasite bonamia ostreae, but many say the order should have come earlier. Video, Audio
14 farms to uproot oysters over fears parasite might spread
Oysters at 14 Stewart Island farms will have to be removed, because despite a parasite being found at only two farms, it's likely spread to all of them, Geoff Gwyn from MPI says. Audio
All farmed oysters on Stewart Island to be culled
Since the deadly parasite bonamia ostreae was found a fortnight ago, Bluff's oyster industry has been pushing hard for a complete cull in order to save wild oyster stocks. Video, Audio
Calls to stop dumping by fleets supported by Pacific leaders
SPREP director-general receives support for his call at UN Oceans Conference to end waste dumping by fishing fleets in the region. Audio
Oyster parasite problem in Southland
John Campbell talks to 4th generation oysterman Willy Calder. Willy organised an emergency meeting at Bluff Rugby Club. More than 100 people had gathered to discuss the oyster parasite Bonamia ostrea.
…One in four crew members injured on fishing boats
One in four crew members on commercial fishing vessels have suffered a significant injury, which has prompted a campaign to address the sector's alarming workplace safety record.
Parasite threatens Bluff oyster populations
Fisheries officials are trying to stop a parasite lethal to oysters from spreading across Foveaux Strait from Stewart Island.
