The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Fisheries Management https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:05:33 +0000 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:37:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 30 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=186 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Fisheries Management : Shane Jones]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140165&PID=1845441&title=shane-jones#1845441 Author: Tzer
Subject: Shane Jones
Posted: 24 Sep 2026 at 2:37pm

Far cry to the twats at Liegasea/NZSFC were proposing of 5 Tarakihi person in their submission for the central management area and this is what our club gets for paying NZSFC 80K/year in affiliation fees. 
While I don’t have any problems with taking any cuts, I do however feel that with commercial taking a 20% cut then recreational should have taken a similar cut and not 50% for this area. Had FNZ set the limit a 15/person then one could say a recreational cut was in line with commercial. Commercial have been given an increase in Trevally & Snapper quota for the area but no mention of a recreational  increase, its all about balance.
]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:37:36 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140165&PID=1845441&title=shane-jones#1845441 <![CDATA[Fisheries Management : Shane Jones]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140165&PID=1845440&title=shane-jones#1845440 Author: Pcj
Subject: Shane Jones
Posted: 24 Sep 2026 at 12:18pm

https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/72716-Minister-for-Oceans-and-Fisheries-decision-letter-for-the-review-of-sustainability-measures-October-2026-round-

The only thing that sticks out so far is on page 6

Tarakihi limit of 10 
]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:18:04 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140165&PID=1845440&title=shane-jones#1845440 <![CDATA[Fisheries Management : Whangarei Harbour Scallops]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140160&PID=1845363&title=whangarei-harbour-scallops#1845363 Author: Pcj
Subject: Whangarei Harbour Scallops
Posted: 25 Aug 2026 at 7:36am

Reopening Whangārei Harbour to recreational scallop fishing

Tēnā koe

Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback from tangata whenua, stakeholders, and the public on whether Whangārei Harbour should be opened to recreational scallop fishing, while the wider Northland scallop fishery (SCA 1) remains closed. We are also seeking feedback on changes to the rules for scallop fishing in the Harbour, to support sustainable harvest.
 
The proposals seek to provide recreational fishing opportunities and local benefits while ensuring enough scallops remain in the water to support future spawning, recruitment, and long-term recovery of the wider scallop fishery. Proposals have been informed by preliminary survey results of scallop beds across the Whangārei Harbour.
 
The proposals and supporting documents can be found on our website HERE.
 
Fisheries New Zealand seeks your feedback on whether to:

  1. Retain the current closure for scallop harvesting (the status quo) until a wider management approach for northern scallops has been developed and a broader strategy for reopening the Northland, and Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel scallop fisheries is rolled out; or
  2. Allow for a limited recreational scallop fishing season within Whangārei Harbour in either November 2026 or February 2027, supported by a prohibition on dredging; and/or
  3. Allow for ongoing seasonal recreational scallop fishing within Whangārei Harbour starting November 2027 or February 2028, supported by a package of changes to the scallop fishing rules.

 
Submitters may support one of the proposed options, or a combination of options 2 and 3.
 
Consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 18 September 2026.
 
Making a submission                                                                                                             
Submissions should be emailed to FMsubmissions@mpi.govt.nz . Alternatively, submissions can be sent by mail to the following postal address:
Submission on reopening Whangārei Harbour to recreational scallop fishing
Fisheries Management
Fisheries New Zealand
Private Bag 12031
Tauranga 3143
New Zealand
 
Submissions are public information
Submissions may be the subject of requests for information under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA). The OIA specifies that information is to be made available to requesters unless there are sufficient grounds for withholding it, as set out in the OIA. Submitters may wish to indicate grounds for withholding specific information contained in their submission, such as the information being commercially sensitive or if they wish personal information to be withheld. Any decision to withhold information requested under the OIA is reviewable by the Ombudsman.

Please pass this on to anyone who may be interested.

Nāku noa, nā
Recreational Fisheries 
Fisheries Management | Fisheries New Zealand – Tini a Tangaroa 
Charles Ferguson Tower | PO Box 2526 | Wellington | New Zealand
Web: fisheries.govt.nz

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]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:36:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140160&PID=1845363&title=whangarei-harbour-scallops#1845363 <![CDATA[Fisheries Management : SNA1 Recc fishing cops the blame.]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140156&PID=1845362&title=sna1-recc-fishing-cops-the-blame#1845362 Author: Tzer
Subject: SNA1 Recc fishing cops the blame.
Posted: 21 Aug 2026 at 7:38am

Originally posted by Pcj Pcj wrote:

Well there must a lot of Truth behind fisheries NZ findings,as of date Legasea have failed to dispute it but rather concentrate efforts on Butterfish and Terahaki

If you take a average summers day where the claim of 100 thousand vessels fishing and if each vessel killed 1 snaper around 600grams soon adds up.

What Liegasea won’t tell you is that some of their own fisheries contractors were co-authors of this study for fear of being called hypocrites, one of Liegaseas own people referred to it as PR spin when questioned about it.. So far the ones disputing the findings are their supporters who cant see past their noses and continually want to blame commercial.
]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:38:34 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140156&PID=1845362&title=sna1-recc-fishing-cops-the-blame#1845362 <![CDATA[Fisheries Management : SNA1 Recc fishing cops the blame.]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140156&PID=1845361&title=sna1-recc-fishing-cops-the-blame#1845361 Author: Pcj
Subject: SNA1 Recc fishing cops the blame.
Posted: 20 Aug 2026 at 10:16am

Well there must a lot of Truth behind fisheries NZ findings,as of date Legasea have failed to dispute it but rather concentrate efforts on Butterfish and Terahaki

If you take a average summers day where the claim of 100 thousand vessels fishing and if each vessel killed 1 snaper around 600grams soon adds up.
]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:16:19 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140156&PID=1845361&title=sna1-recc-fishing-cops-the-blame#1845361 <![CDATA[Fisheries Management : SNA1 Recc fishing cops the blame.]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140156&PID=1845322&title=sna1-recc-fishing-cops-the-blame#1845322 Author: MB
Subject: SNA1 Recc fishing cops the blame.
Posted: 07 Aug 2026 at 12:31pm

Down-sizing is also a big issue in my opinion SaltyC.

Snapper are just not a species of fish that do well with catch and release, especially when fishing in deep water. NIWA data has proven this, but you don't need a PhD to work it out. I've seen many big snapper come up from the depths blown like a hapuka. Who in the right mind would think these fish are going to survive, yet the C&R message is pushed hard. 
]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:31:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140156&PID=1845322&title=sna1-recc-fishing-cops-the-blame#1845322 <![CDATA[Fisheries Management : SNA1 Recc fishing cops the blame.]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140156&PID=1845321&title=sna1-recc-fishing-cops-the-blame#1845321 Author: SaltyC
Subject: SNA1 Recc fishing cops the blame.
Posted: 07 Aug 2026 at 11:44am

Hmm, I'm not questioning the survey and/or the results/conclusions, but, there is always a but, they need to take into account that the regulations require rec fishers to release snapper under 30cm and the commercial sector keeps above 270. The lower catch rate below the commercial catch limit cannot be equated with the amount released by rec fishers without adjusting for that. I haven't read the study in full yet though.

Having said that I totally agree the rec catch and release, and "up sizing" when you have caught your limit already is a major issue and should be dealt with.]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:44:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140156&PID=1845321&title=sna1-recc-fishing-cops-the-blame#1845321 <![CDATA[Fisheries Management : SNA1 Recc fishing cops the blame.]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140156&PID=1845320&title=sna1-recc-fishing-cops-the-blame#1845320 Author: Pcj
Subject: SNA1 Recc fishing cops the blame.
Posted: 07 Aug 2026 at 5:39am

Originally posted by Tzer Tzer wrote:

PJC, your post title is wrong. It should read "SNA1 Recc fishing are to blame: or even this one "SNA1 Recc fishing held accountable" 
Oh how are Liegasea going to explain this one away.
No legasea wont post it ,as the  blame has shifted. Their propaganda/anti commercial machine wont recognize it and blame AI ]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:39:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140156&PID=1845320&title=sna1-recc-fishing-cops-the-blame#1845320 <![CDATA[Fisheries Management : SNA1 Recc fishing cops the blame.]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140156&PID=1845319&title=sna1-recc-fishing-cops-the-blame#1845319 Author: Tzer
Subject: SNA1 Recc fishing cops the blame.
Posted: 07 Aug 2026 at 5:04am

PJC, your post title is wrong. It should read "SNA1 Recc fishing are to blame: or even this one "SNA1 Recc fishing held accountable" 
Oh how are Liegasea going to explain this one away.
]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:04:12 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140156&PID=1845319&title=sna1-recc-fishing-cops-the-blame#1845319 <![CDATA[Fisheries Management : SNA1 Recc fishing cops the blame.]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140156&PID=1845318&title=sna1-recc-fishing-cops-the-blame#1845318 Author: MB
Subject: SNA1 Recc fishing cops the blame.
Posted: 06 Aug 2026 at 5:14pm

Whatever the truth of this, I've long had a problem with recreational anglers fishing deep water workups and catching and releasing dozens of snapper while patting themselves on the back for being such great conservationists. Plus there is the strong "release the big breeders" message which you see all the time on social media. This is coming back to bite us. ]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:14:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140156&PID=1845318&title=sna1-recc-fishing-cops-the-blame#1845318