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A second fine under the Fisheries Act for a Dunedin longline fisherman

A second fine under the Fisheries Act for a Dunedin longline fisherman

Monday, 21 December 2020, 10:40 am Fisheries New Zealand is kicking off a campaign to encourage fishers to know, and follow, the rules in their area this summer. Acting National Manager Fisheries Compliance, Garreth Jay says his team is expecting an influx of fishers over the coming months and it’s important everyone does their part to protect the fishery. “We’re very lucky in New Zealand – none of us are too far away from the coast and the opportunity to go out into nature and catch so...

Press Release – Fisheries New Zealand Fisheries New Zealand is kicking off a campaign to encourage fishers to know, and follow, the rules in their area this summer. Acting National Manager Fisheries Compliance, Garreth Jay says his team is expecting an influx of fishers over the coming months … Fisheries New Zealand is kicking off a campaign to encourage fishers to know, and follow, the rules in their area this summer. Acting National Manager Fisheries Compliance, Garreth Jay says his team...

Northland news in brief: Santa at Waipū Christmas Parade; and 3 so far for byelection 21 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM 3 minutes to read One of Santas last official appearances before delivering gifts will be at the Waipū Christmas Parade on Thursday - Christmas Eve. Northern Advocate Santa will be on hand at one of his last official engagements before he starts delivering presents - the Waipū Christmas Parade on Thursday. The parade will march through the town centre from 7pm on Christmas Eve, with pi...

Stingrays dumped at Auckland bay in Hauraki Gulf, tails cut off in very cruel act 19 Dec, 2020 04:08 AM 4 minutes to read Marks on the rays indicated they were likely caught in nets. Photo / Shane Kelly Social issues reporter, NZ Heraldmichael.neilson@nzherald.co.nz Twenty rays potentially caught by fishers have been dumped at an Auckland bay, some with their tails chopped off, in what a marine scientist has called a "very cruel" act. The Ministry for Primary Industries is investigating, and sa...