Ngāti Wai has erected a carved post at Mimiwhangata in opposition to the government's move to re-designate fishing reserves in its tribal territory. The people of Ngāti Wai have erected a post representing their principal ancestor, Manaia, at Mimiwhangata.
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NewsNZ-Pacific Islands cooperate to protect fisheries
New Zealand has joined forces with a number of Pacific island countries to protect the fishing rights of Fiji, Niue, Tokelau and Tuvalu. Fisheries patrols conducted by the New Zealand Defence Force together with the Ministry for Primary Industries and Pacific Islands countries have announced that 34 commercial fishing vessels were boarded and 36 breaches detected during the inspections in the south-west Pacific since the operation began in June.
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Prominent Māori unite against Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary
There is growing opposition from Māori leaders to the Government's Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary.
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Ngāti Wai concerned over potential impact of Kermadec Sanctuary
Ngāti Wai's economic development base will be badly affected if commercial fishing in the sea surrounding the Kermadec Islands is banned.
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Te Ohu Kaimoana takes legal action against Crown over Kermadec sanctuary
Te Ohu Kaimoana (TOKM) is taking legal action against the Crown, which is in the process of establishing New Zealand's biggest marine sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands.
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Fishery guardians plea for support
The Kahungunu ki Te Matau a Māui Chairman is speaking out about the lack of support the Ministry of Primary Industries gives to its Tangata Kaitiaki. Saying they are severely under-resourced to do their job effectively.
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Inaugural Rotorua Summer Seafood Fest a hit
The inaugural Rotorua Summer Seafood Festival has been a hit this weekend with over 1000 tickets sold. The festival's main backers are Te Arawa Fisheries Group and local Rotorua businesses.
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More troubled waters for Sealord
A former board member of Te Ohu Kaimoana says there should be job cuts at Sealord's management levels, rather than its factory level. Around 60 job losses have been forecast for its Nelson factory, which Ngahiwi Tomoana says is not right.
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Objections to Marine Protected Areas Act changes continue to mount
Objections regarding the proposed changes to the Marine Protected Areas Act continue to mount. The Government has identified two areas it hopes to set aside for recreational fishing only.
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Partnership aims to boost Chatham Islands economy
Iwi Moriori and Ngāti Mutunga have partnered with Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (AFL) to launch a new processing plant on the Chatham Islands with the aim of boosting the islands economy.
