Seems a lot of public//corporate funds raised  to keep the old boy network alive. Yes there is a need for advocacy groups but should they not be asking supporters or the recc sector what you and I actually want,not just what the NZSFC agrees too?

With aprox 600 thousand recc fishers in NZ would it not be better to form a political party or align themselves with a party to make progress. Yes we  still have the ongoing battle over what Seachange agreed too but not implimented due to being over ridden by Govt/Mpi. This is where alignment could/should be pushing agreed issues. At the moment you have a outsider pushing a minority group needs/wants with no substance or representation at Govt level.

Seems to me still playing the blame game reccs v comms without consulting, sitting at the table define areas/boundaries both parties can agree too and present to Govt.Hey look we are in agreeent how about signing it off? I know one of the sticking points is nil catch reporting by reccs,dont have a problem reporting catch or mortality rates.

The Hauraki gulf maritime park was formed over 24 yrs ago still no change.