Te Tautiaki i nga tini a Tangaroa: guardian of the multitudes of Tangaroa.

Kia ora and welcome to the web site of the Ministry of Fisheries.

The Ministry of Fisheries works to ensure that fisheries are used in a sustainable way and that we have a healthy aquatic ecosystem. That way, all New Zealanders can get the best value from this resource.

We do this by researching fisheries, managing the process for access and allocation of fisheries and ensuring that everyone who uses New Zealand’s fisheries comply with the rules and regulations that govern and protect them. Find out more about us...

 
Latest News
Latest figures on status of New Zealand fish stocks
The latest statistics on the status of New Zealand fish stocks have just been published in the...
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[2 October 2008]
Research sets new catch limits for bluenose
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton has today reduced catch limits in commercial bluenose fisheries.
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[1 October 2008]
New fishing prohibitions to protect Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins
New fishing rules to protect New Zealand’s threatened Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins will come into...
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[1 October 2008]
Marlborough Sounds closed to blue cod fishing from tomorrow
The Ministry of Fisheries is reminding recreational fishers that from 1 October 2008 the enclosed...
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[30 September 2008]
Updated : 30 September 2008

QUICK LINKS

Starfish - an online learning resource for teachers and students

Fishing Rules - choose the region where you want to fish for the rules in that area

Report Illegal Fishing Activity - fill out this online form or phone 0800 4 Poacher (0800 4 76224)

Fisheries Plans - an online meeting place for everyone involved in the Fisheries Planning process

Plenary - May 2008 Stock Assessment Plenary

NABIS provides spatial & visual representations of our marine biological & fisheries management data 

Science Working Groups - this area is restricted to invited working group members only

NZ Fisheries Management Research Database - for research & analysis of NZ fisheries management information


HOT TOPICS

Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod

New Hector's Dolphin rules come into force 01 Oct 08

Consultation: Review of Regulatory Measures 1 June 2009

Consultation: Aquaculture Management Area proposal in Wilson’s Bay, Firth of Thames

Consultation: Maori Aquaculture Settlement - Minister Releases Plan for Consultation