Don't go over the limit, that's the message from Fisheries New Zealand who are encouraging those diving for seafood in the middle of summer to follow regulations and ensure stocks aren't depleted.
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Educational sea life sanctuary sends warning to poachers
Tairāwhiti Chief Fisheries Officer at the Ministry for Primary Industries, Richard Ratapu is sending out a firm warning to seafood poachers ahead of summer following multiple prosecutions of those caught taking product from the Rongokako Marine Reserve on the East Coast.
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Govt announces faster M.Bovis recovery package
A recovery package to help farmers get back to business faster after being cleared of Mycoplasma Bovis has been announced by the government.
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No search warrant required to inspect properties for mycoplasma bovis
A civil liberties expert warns there is no guarantee another repeat of the Urewera raid saga could be avoided under the implications of the National Identification and Tracing Amendment Bill. The bill was passed on Thursday and brings the NAIT Act in line with the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 to allow inspectors to search farming properties without a warrant.
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Sixth kauri dieback site found on Coromandel Peninsula
The disease has been found in a forest on a private property at Tairua on the Coromandel Peninsula.
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Northland man sentenced to jail for pāua poaching
The investigation identified approximately $12,000 worth of pāua illegally gathered.
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Tai Tokerau Honey Ltd wins supreme at Māori Women's Development Inc Awards
A Northland Māori honey business received the supreme award at the Māori Women's Development Inc awards last night. Rob and Lohnet Murray have been producing manuka honey for almost 10 years and are now coaching more Māori youth into the industry.
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"Thieves" poach haul of kina and crayfish from Gisborne reserve- DOC ranger
A group of people caught allegedly poaching crayfish and kina from a Gisborne Marine reserve have had vehicles seized and will face court charges. The Department of Conservation (DoC) says the illegal haul is unacceptable.
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MPI urges seafood gatherers to know their limits
For many Māori families, seafood takes center place on the Christmas menu and are preparing to gather the delicacy for the celebration meal. However, the Ministry of Primary Industries is urging everyone to only fish and gather shellfish within the legal limits.
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New Mānuka honey definition and regulations for NZ exporters
Mānuka honey will need to be tested before it can be sold overseas as Mānuka come the new year. Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor says by defining Mānuka it will keep quality producers in and keep cowboy operators out.
