… of Appeal decision allowing local councils to regulate fishing activity is hugely significant for New Zealand’s … coastal marine environment from the negative effects of fishing.    Forest & Bird, along with the Motiti Rohe Moana Trust, defended the case against the inshore fishing industry.   “Just two weeks ago, the Ministry for the …

… Island asked the Prime Minister Walter Nash to  prohibit fishing near their home. He declined to do so. In 2018, they … of  Māori Affairs, to bring in a regulation prohibiting fishing  within 400 yards of Motiti Island by all people … the request of the  Motiti Island Maoris to have the  fishing reserved for their people  is most reasonable.”  The …

… for attempting to find common ground with some in the fishing industry, but we do not support their proposed option, and we … suggestions for continuing with dolphin-unfriendly fishing methods are proven to work. The Government’s threat …

… whitebait fishery introduced a raft of sustainable fishing rules following the collapse of fish stocks in the … that were adopted to save the fishery. The number of fishing spots on the river was limited, catch maximums imposed, and fishing methods/net sizes controlled. In Tasmania, only 12 …

… petrels, and shearwaters were killed by surface longline fishing boats during the 2015/16 fishing year. MPI, the government department in charge of … year is a sign that MPI has become far too cosy with the industry it’s supposed to regulate,” says Forest & Bird …

… “The changes to whitebait fishing announced today are fluff around the edges. They …   “The most basic controls for a fishery are requiring a fishing license, establishing a catch limit, and having … basic controls any legitimate fishery has: a catch limit, fishing license, and some form of data collection,” says Ms …

New research out today confirms New Zealand’s native freshwater fish are in dire straits, says Forest & Bird. “Our native freshwater fish are in serious trouble, and they are doing worse in farmed areas,” says Forest & Bird freshwater advocate Annabeth …

… intends to put cameras on boats on over 300 commercial fishing boats, but warns that the industry and Government needs to get on with job.    The … phase of on-board cameras, to around 345 vessels. Inshore fishing methods that harm protected wildlife like long …

… and confirms that set nets have no place in a modern fishing industry, says Forest & Bird. Forest & Bird's Marine Advocate … Anton Van Helden says "Set netting is an indiscriminate fishing method that kills dolphins, penguins, and non-target …

… of a timetable to put cameras on 300 commercial fishing boats, start  in August 2022. “It’s been a long time … achieved what will be a transformative practice for our fishing industry. This is good news for marine wildlife, for …

… to protect penguins, albatross, and other seabirds from fishing nets and hooks, as the Government releases its  … of them are being helped towards extinction by commercial fishing activity,” says Forest & Bird spokesperson Sue … everyone who's called for a zero bycatch goal. The fishing industry has said it also supports a zero bycatch goal. Now …

… the Minister relied on a voluntary plan provided by the fishing industry which contains actions such as further research, and rules where commercial fishing boats would temporarily move on from an area if they …

… also good reason to consider a shorter whitebait season. Fishing in August and September could mean better survival … management options to include a moratorium on commercial fishing. Public consultation on management options is … make the fishery more sustainable: 90%.  Thinks whitebait fishing is unsustainable in their area: 58%  Thinks whitebait …

… albatross were killed when they were caught by a longline fishing vessel in the Bay of Plenty region between 2 December … as kakapo, and unless we fix our broken commercial fishing system, they will be extinct within 20 years. These … on board. In the meantime, a few bad apples in the fishing industry are stalling the Government’s Cameras on Boats …

Whitebait season is opening around the country, and Forest & Bird says commercial whitebaiting needs to stop while four of the five native fish species are in danger of extinction.   Forest & Bird’s Freshwater Advocate, Annabeth Cohen says ending the sale …