The Resource Centre is an extensive library of documents, data and links relevant to fisheries management and Rescue Fish. Browse using the links below, and click the triangle button to explore subsections.
Sanford Ltd and Moana New Zealand joint commitment to the Māui dolphin protection plan. Both companies commit to ensuring their fishing methods are dolphin-safe by December 2022. They also commit to providing the Ministry for Primary Industries with 100% access to all footage from on-board cameras for their review. 12 December 2016
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The Māori Fisheries Act was enacted to make better provision for the recognition of Māori commercial fishing rights as agreed in the Deed of Settlement and as outlined in the Treaty of Waitangi (Fisheries Claims) Settlement Act 1992.
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A summary of Māori fishing rights, the controversy and issues surrounding the establishment of the Kermadecs Ocean Sanctuary, as proposed by the National government. Article on Stuff. 11 April 2016. This is interesting for Rescue Fish in terms of the intersection between fishing rights and expectations, and the ability of the Government to apply policy.
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Te Papa project. Summary of the evolution of Maori fishing rights, from the late 1800s to the present day. This fisheries summary is part of the broader Treaty2U project discussing the Treaty of Waitangi, various claims made against the Crown, and Te reo Māori. Te Papa Museum. 2010.
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Article in Environment Guide. Brief discussion of the history of Māori fishing, commercial fishing and the Treaty of Waitangi settlement. 2017.
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Research into the marine economy estimates the Māori economy could be worth up to $50 billion, with much of this value coming from a growing Māori marine economy. Dr Jason Mika identifies five key concepts that will help the Māori marine economy grow and diversify. 6 December 2018.
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Article on Stuff. The Environmental Protection Authority was created in 2011 and has responsibilities under at least 7 Acts. It has never successfully prosecuted anyone or any organisation despite numerous serious breaches of environmental law. Environmental groups are concerned the EPA is ineffective. 10 March 2020.
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In October 1990 the NZ Fishing Industry complained to the Broadcasting Standards Authority regarding the negative portrayal of their activities in a TVNZ Frontline documentary. The documentary looked into fur seal bycatch and orange roughy overfishing. In May 1991 the BSA issued its decision – the complaint was not upheld. Decision dated 14 May 1991.
Download > (pdf, 912.79 KB) Replaces the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004. This Act recognises and protects existing lawful rights and uses in the marine and coastal area, including public rights of access, navigation, and fishing. This Act was effective from 1 April 2011.
Open Link > This legislation regulates Māori customary fishing in the North Island and Chatham Islands. Regulations effective from 1 February 1999. Under the 1992 Deed of Settlement the Crown agreed, among other things, to introduce legislation empowering the making of regulations recognising and providing for customary food gathering and the special relationship between the tangata whenua and […]
Open Link > An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the protection and control of wild animals and birds, the regulation of game shooting seasons, and the constitution and powers of acclimatisation societies. All NZ seabirds are protected under the Wildlife Act, except for southern black-backed gulls. This Act is administered by the Department of […]
Open Link > All seals, sea lions, whales and dolphins are protected in NZ waters. It is an offence to harass, disturb, injure or kill a marine mammal. This Act is administered by the Department of Conservation. Effective from 20 October 1978. This Act also provides for the implementation of population management plans to limit the level of […]
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Mātaitai reserves are developed and managed by tangata whenua under the customary fisheries legislation and Fisheries Act 1996. Mātaitai reserves recognise and provide for the special relationship between mana whenua and traditional fishing grounds, and non-commercial customary fishing. Mātaitai allow recreational fishing, but commercial fishing is not permitted unless special provision is made by the […]
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Leading NZ marine scientists Liz Slooten and Steve Dawson comment on how irresponsible fishing is endangering New Zealand’s sea lions and Hector’s dolphins. NZ Herald article. 26 June 2006.
Open Link >Publicly available documents related to historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements can be viewed and downloaded here, from the Government website.
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The Treaty of Waitangi (Fisheries Claims) Settlement Act gives effect to the settlement of claims relating to Māori fishing rights. It is also an Act to better provide for Māori non-commercial customary fishing rights and interests, and so Māori can participate in the management and conservation of New Zealand’s fisheries.
Open Link > Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). New Zealand’s legislation setting out how the environment and effects on the environment will be managed. The RMA applies to land activities and marine waters out to 12 nautical miles from the coastline – the Territorial Sea.
Open Link > The Conservation Act 1987 was created to promote the conservation of New Zealand’s natural and historic resources. It applies to land and marine resources. This Act is administered by the Department of Conservation, under the direction of the Minister of Conservation.
Open Link > The Fisheries Act 1996 governs fisheries management throughout New Zealand’s territorial sea and Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ). The Act is administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries and Fisheries New Zealand. The Minister of Fisheries exercises his powers under this Act. This Act governs the administration of the Quota Management System. It also directs the […]
Open Link > Article on Stuff. The Environmental Protection Authority was created in 2011 and has responsibilities under at least 7 Acts. It has never successfully prosecuted anyone or any organisation despite numerous serious breaches of environmental law. Environmental groups are concerned the EPA is ineffective. 10 March 2020.
Open Link > The Conservation Act 1987 was created to promote the conservation of New Zealand’s natural and historic resources. It applies to land and marine resources. This Act is administered by the Department of Conservation, under the direction of the Minister of Conservation.
Open Link > This legislation regulates Māori customary fishing in the North Island and Chatham Islands. Regulations effective from 1 February 1999. Under the 1992 Deed of Settlement the Crown agreed, among other things, to introduce legislation empowering the making of regulations recognising and providing for customary food gathering and the special relationship between the tangata whenua and […]
Open Link > Mātaitai reserves are developed and managed by tangata whenua under the customary fisheries legislation and Fisheries Act 1996. Mātaitai reserves recognise and provide for the special relationship between mana whenua and traditional fishing grounds, and non-commercial customary fishing. Mātaitai allow recreational fishing, but commercial fishing is not permitted unless special provision is made by the […]
Open Link > Article on Stuff. The Environmental Protection Authority was created in 2011 and has responsibilities under at least 7 Acts. It has never successfully prosecuted anyone or any organisation despite numerous serious breaches of environmental law. Environmental groups are concerned the EPA is ineffective. 10 March 2020.
Open Link > The Fisheries Act 1996 governs fisheries management throughout New Zealand’s territorial sea and Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ). The Act is administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries and Fisheries New Zealand. The Minister of Fisheries exercises his powers under this Act. This Act governs the administration of the Quota Management System. It also directs the […]
Open Link > Replaces the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004. This Act recognises and protects existing lawful rights and uses in the marine and coastal area, including public rights of access, navigation, and fishing. This Act was effective from 1 April 2011.
Open Link >Sanford Ltd and Moana New Zealand joint commitment to the Māui dolphin protection plan. Both companies commit to ensuring their fishing methods are dolphin-safe by December 2022. They also commit to providing the Ministry for Primary Industries with 100% access to all footage from on-board cameras for their review. 12 December 2016
Download > (pdf, 454.23 KB) Article on Stuff. The Environmental Protection Authority was created in 2011 and has responsibilities under at least 7 Acts. It has never successfully prosecuted anyone or any organisation despite numerous serious breaches of environmental law. Environmental groups are concerned the EPA is ineffective. 10 March 2020.
Open Link > Article on Stuff. The Environmental Protection Authority was created in 2011 and has responsibilities under at least 7 Acts. It has never successfully prosecuted anyone or any organisation despite numerous serious breaches of environmental law. Environmental groups are concerned the EPA is ineffective. 10 March 2020.
Open Link > Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). New Zealand’s legislation setting out how the environment and effects on the environment will be managed. The RMA applies to land activities and marine waters out to 12 nautical miles from the coastline – the Territorial Sea.
Open Link > The Māori Fisheries Act was enacted to make better provision for the recognition of Māori commercial fishing rights as agreed in the Deed of Settlement and as outlined in the Treaty of Waitangi (Fisheries Claims) Settlement Act 1992.
Open Link > Te Papa project. Summary of the evolution of Maori fishing rights, from the late 1800s to the present day. This fisheries summary is part of the broader Treaty2U project discussing the Treaty of Waitangi, various claims made against the Crown, and Te reo Māori. Te Papa Museum. 2010.
Open Link > Article on Stuff. The Environmental Protection Authority was created in 2011 and has responsibilities under at least 7 Acts. It has never successfully prosecuted anyone or any organisation despite numerous serious breaches of environmental law. Environmental groups are concerned the EPA is ineffective. 10 March 2020.
Open Link > An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the protection and control of wild animals and birds, the regulation of game shooting seasons, and the constitution and powers of acclimatisation societies. All NZ seabirds are protected under the Wildlife Act, except for southern black-backed gulls. This Act is administered by the Department of […]
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