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Katherine Short: Fishing parks decision disappointing
Hopefully the creation of these parks may shift the debate from who should get what, to what is holding back the fisheries to be more abundant, writes Katherine Short.
Hopefully the creation of these parks may shift the debate from who should get what, to what is holding back the fisheries to be more abundant, writes Katherine Short.
The Govt's plan to limit commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf has received a less than enthusiastic response.
But Government plans to banish commercial operators from catching fish that are popular with recreational fishers.
Government scientists promise to keep a close eye on three scallop fisheries from where they have received reports of deformed, watery and stunted specimens.
Concern is stirring over the health of several scallop fisheries after an investigation has detected the spread of a new parasite to North Island waters.
The Government says sharks should benefit from a proposed ban on wire traces and shark lines in two commercial fisheries.
Popular pet food brands sold in New Zealand have been caught up in disturbing claims of slavery on the high seas.
The illegal fishing vessel at the centre of a New Zealand Navy operation earlier this year has been detained in Thailand.
Sanford, New Zealand's largest listed fishing group, lifted annual profit 10 per cent as gains in its deepwater fishing and aquaculture operations offset falling skipjack tuna prices.
The fisherman killed when he fell overboard off the Canterbury coast yesterday has been described as a "top man" who loved the sea.
The Ten Pound Contest will have anglers trying to catch the closest snapper to 10lb (4.5kg) around Auckland next week.
Which rig is best to use on the business end of the snapper line? Some people opt for a ledger rig, others prefer a trace.
Fishing is a waiting game at the moment, with wind and weather playing havoc with anglers' hopes of getting out on the water.
The first thing Len Rameka does after dropping the anchor is explain to punters how to bait up his traces.
New Zealand First wants to limit foreign ownership of residential property, and ban foreign boats and crews from fishing New Zealand waters.
The impact of commercial fishing on vulnerable ecosystems in a unique area of the South Pacific will go under the microscope during a five-week scientific voyage.
New technology designed to prevent fish dumping by the country's commercial fishing fleet will be unveiled today.
Is this new fishing net developed by NZ industry and scientists the future of sustainable fishing? See the first underwater images of revolutionary fishing technology created by a partnership between local scientists and three Kiwi fishing companies.
Pacific nations need to take advantage of the multi-billion-dollar fishery on their doorstep by sending fresh sashimi to high-paying customers in Asia.
Environmental columnist Sam Judd takes a look at the disastrous consequences of the Japan earthquake on our food chain.
A fishy stunt in Parliament by Labour leader David Shearer appeared to backfire after it spawned a round of dead fish jokes.
Cuts to the 4500-tonne total allowable commercial catch in the Snapper 1 fishery will be on the table if a Labour Government is elected.
The passions that fishing can arouse are hard to fathom for the unconverted. Many think the odds are stacked in favour of the fish and leave it to the experts.
Environmental columnist Sam Judd checks out the proposed controversial changes to areas for commercial harvesting for paua.
Sam Judd checks out freefishheads.co.nz - a website devoted to finding a grateful home for what is otherwise considered waste from the sea.