Report

The future of commercial fishing in Aotearoa New Zealand

Publisher
Fisheries Marine management Conservation New Zealand
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The future of commercial fishing in Aotearoa New Zealand 30.51 MB
Description

By drawing on local and international research and experience, and highlighting best practice examples, the authors aim to inspire innovative thinking and changes in New Zealand fisheries management in 2040 and beyond.

Key recommendations:

  1. Strengthened leadership.
  2. A bold Oceans Strategic Action Plan.
  3. Te ao Māori connected worldview in 2040 and beyond. 
  4. A refined set of regulatory tools.
  5. A data platform that enables informed commercial and environmental decision making.
  6. An ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAFM) is embraced within the current regulatory framework, including the Fisheries Act 1996.
  7. Research and innovation are maximised.
Publication Details
Copyright:
Crown Copyright 2021
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
25 Mar 2021

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