A serious boat capsize in Raglan last year has resulted in conviction.
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Fisheries NZ unveils proposed changes to catch limits
Tini a Tangaroa Fisheries New Zealand is asking for feedback on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of Aotearoa New Zealand’s fisheries, as part of its twice-yearly sustainability review.
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Taupō trout fishery licence fees confirmed for new season
The Department of Conservation has confirmed Taupō Fishing District licence fees for the 2023-24 season.
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Nelson fishing company, skipper & first mate fined $70K
A Nelson fishing company, skipper and first mate have been fined a total of $69,750 for failing to assess and report coral caught in their net when bottom trawling on the high seas in the South Pacific.
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Controlled Area Notice step in right direction – NRC
The Northland Regional Council says new biosecurity rules for exotic Caulerpa seaweed is a step in the right direction, but much more resourcing and action is urgently needed.
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Greens call on Aotearoa to step up for oceans
The Green Party is celebrating the formal adoption of an historic United Nations Ocean Treaty.
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Sound pollution from small boats interfering with fish hearing
Sound pollution from small boats can interfere with the hearing of fish in shallow coastal waters.
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Heavy rainfall creating underwater hazards at the lakes
Boaties using the Rotorua lakes are being asked to be extra careful around lake edges following recent heavy rain.
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Delaying cameras on boats will mean more ocean destruction – Greenpeace
Further news that commercial fishing boats are operating without onboard observers shows just how critical it is to get cameras on boats immediately, says Greenpeace.
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Crustacean celebrities of Aotearoa on display at Te Papa
Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, slaters and other crustaceans are the stars of a new mini exhibition presented by NIWA and Te Papa.
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