This report outlines the New Zealand Government’s ongoing plan to reduce the bycatch of seabirds in fisheries.

This discussion paper has been released in an attempt to ensure the policy settings that underpin commercial fishing activities in New Zealand are fit for purpose.

Fisheries New Zealand has collaborated with iwi, stakeholders and a blue cod expert group to develop and finalise the National Blue Cod strategy. The overarching aim of the strategy is to work together to deliver abundant and sustainable blue cod fisheries for all.

Fisheries New Zealand is seeking your feedback on proposed amendments to regulations to support digital monitoring and innovative trawl technologies in the commercial fishing sector.

This report examines allegations of mistreatment and underpayment of foreign crews on certain Foreign Charter Vessels that fish in the Exclusive Economic Zone under charter to New Zealand companies.