The commercial fishing industry will again support the closure of 237 square kilometres of ocean off Hawke’s Bay this summer.
In an Appeal Court judgment issued today, it was determined that regional councils are precluded from undertaking actions for Fisheries Act purposes.
Trade Minister David Parker’s announcement this evening of a successful upgrade of the NZ-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been welcomed by the seafood industry.
Commercial fisheries' impact on the marine environment is reducing.
Dame Kerry Prendergast is to join the Board of FishServe, a privately-owned company that provides administrative support to the commercial fishing industry.
The government’s proposed Threat Management Plan (TMP) for Hector’s and Maui dolphin will put hundreds of small fishermen out of business and hundreds of millions of dollars will be lost from regional economies – and may not save...
Outstanding performers in New Zealand’s seafood sector were recognised in Queenstown today.
Research has again shown that New Zealand’s fish stocks are in great shape, thanks to a world-leading management system.
The seafood industry has had a mixed year, according to Seafood New Zealand executive chairman, Craig Ellison but, for the first time has received an A grading.
