Bounty Hunter wrote: http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2022/10/auckland-iwi-worried-about-overfishing-as-they-take-on-major-project-to-protect-hauraki-gulf.html i saw this on the TV this morning - but the interviewer didnt cover whether they fell under jurisdiction of proper govt agency do they have any power to enforce govt legislation - or are they nothing more than some sort of vigilante fisheries patrol group? |
Titahi wrote: Geez some of you blokes are quick to have a winge... Lots of previous post's bemoaning never being able to get a FO to attend a suspected offence, yet here you have Iwi actively taking a part in policing fisheries. The articles clearly states " The intention is to have three crews of fisheries officers on the water by chritmas" Kevin.s I think ya absolutly correct. |
Titahi wrote: Its a given that to be a paid fisheries officer or Honorary fisheries officer you must be warranted, to obtain the warrant you must do the prescribed training and hours. |
lawabidingpoacher wrote: If all is above board and ligit then all for it ., more patrols the better . If it's some half pie s**t then yeah not for it at all, go get a real job. |
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