Following from email sent by LegaSea on 16th of July 2024.
If you are keen and interested in the preliminary view of the proposals, please read them and make a submission by 29th July on the ones that matter to you. LegSea's preliminary view for 15 of the fish stocks can be found here.
Kia ora,
We’re navigating a dynamic landscape of fisheries management with Fisheries New Zealand, tackling 20 submissions in just 21 days. The proposed changes will impact snapper, John dory, rig, and more along our coastline. However, East Coast baitfish species critical for marine ecosystems like Jack and blue mackerel have been snubbed.
Join us in advocating for healthier fish stocks and a thriving community. Your voice matters - share your thoughts by July 29th at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and be part of shaping our marine future.
Beyond submissions, we’re challenging the effectiveness of self-reporting in fisheries and opposing the extension of marine farm permits without robust environmental assessments. Our community spirit shines through partnerships like the upcoming Kingi event and the support from Auckland City Toyota, enhancing our efforts to safeguard marine environments and promote sustainable practices.
Look out. Speak up!
20 submissions in 21 working days.
That’s the least amount of time we’ve had to respond to so many fisheries management proposals from Fisheries New Zealand. Ever.
We don’t have the resources to submit all of the proposals, but we’re hoping you’ll get involved and have your say on the fish stocks that are important to you.
Changes are proposed for snapper, John dory and rig from East Cape to Wellington, snapper on the North Island's west coast, multiple South Island species, kingfish and baitfish on the west coast of Aotearoa.
The 20 reviews include changes to commercial catch limits and non-commercial allowances for many of our favourite kai moana. More details are available on the FNZ website here.
Our expert fisheries management team will be developing submissions for at least 15 of the proposals, more if we have time.
If you are keen and interested in our preliminary view of the proposals, please read them and make a submission by 29th July on the ones that matter to you. Our preliminary view for 15 of the fish stocks can be found here.
If you’re not sure of what fish stock is closest to you check out this area map here.
Your submission only needs to be a short, sharp statement about your thoughts on the proposal and your aspirations for your local fishery. Don’t wait until the last minute; let’s get stuck into advocating for increased fish abundance for future generations.
Our initial thoughts:
We are disappointed that some key species in the marine food web have been overlooked for this round of reviews. FNZ has only chosen to review the management of pilchards and Jack mackerel on the West Coast, ignoring all other baitfish species.
This is concerning because forage species such as blue mackerel are critically important for healthy ecosystems and are a vital food source for kahawai, kingfish, seabirds and marine mammals.
Any changes from this review will be effective from 1 October. So please, speak up before 29 July. All submissions can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and feel free to copy us into your email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
