Fisheries
MPI to be dismantled under new government
The mega-ministry will be split up under the new government, into forestry, fisheries and agriculture.
Weekend boaties call for better fish stock protection
Geoff Rowling of Motueka is among those mourning the days when taking your boat out guaranteed a snapper for dinner. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 11 July 2017
There is a renewed call for better protection of fishing observers in the Pacific; Flood victims in Solomon Islands call on the government to live up to its promises; Authorities in Vanuatu are… Audio
Stewart Island oyster cull underway
The Ministry for Primary Industries has started pulling up oysters at 14 farms in Big Glory Bay, Stewart Island, because they have become contaminated with Bonamia ostrea. Video, Audio
Oyster farmers likely not to be able to farm again
Stewart Island oyster farmers affected by a parasite have met with MPI officials to work out compensation as they face the possibility of not being able to farm oysters again. Audio
MPI defends camera quality for fisheries prosecutions
The Ministry for Primary Industries insists the cameras it is trialling on fishing boats will be used to prosecute illegal fishing.
Order for oyster cull should have been made earlier, critics say
The Government has ordered the cull of all farmed oysters on Stewart Island in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly parasite bonamia ostreae, but many say the order should have come earlier. Video, Audio
14 farms to uproot oysters over fears parasite might spread
Oysters at 14 Stewart Island farms will have to be removed, because despite a parasite being found at only two farms, it's likely spread to all of them, Geoff Gwyn from MPI says. Audio
All farmed oysters on Stewart Island to be culled
Since the deadly parasite bonamia ostreae was found a fortnight ago, Bluff's oyster industry has been pushing hard for a complete cull in order to save wild oyster stocks. Video, Audio
Calls to stop dumping by fleets supported by Pacific leaders
SPREP director-general receives support for his call at UN Oceans Conference to end waste dumping by fishing fleets in the region. Audio
Oyster parasite problem in Southland
John Campbell talks to 4th generation oysterman Willy Calder. Willy organised an emergency meeting at Bluff Rugby Club. More than 100 people had gathered to discuss the oyster parasite Bonamia ostrea.
…One in four crew members injured on fishing boats
One in four crew members on commercial fishing vessels have suffered a significant injury, which has prompted a campaign to address the sector's alarming workplace safety record.
Parasite threatens Bluff oyster populations
Fisheries officials are trying to stop a parasite lethal to oysters from spreading across Foveaux Strait from Stewart Island.
The Lawyers for Planet Earth
Meet the lawyers for Planet Earth, James Thornton and Martin Goodman. Audio
NZ Navy vessel in Fiji boosts fight against illegal fishing
The arrival of a New Zealand Navy vessel in Fiji is being hailed as as a boost in the fight against illegal fishing across right across the South Pacific. Audio
Aquaculture rights in the Marlborough Sounds
Iwi say they want their aquaculture rights met after the sudden creation of new space for New Zealand King Salmon, in the Marlborough Sounds. Kathryn Ryan talks with Te Tau Ihu customary fisheries… Audio
Union wants more fisheries jobs to go to New Zealanders
A union is calling on MPI to overhaul the fishing industry so that three quarters of jobs go to New Zealanders. But Seafood New Zealand says they already do.
World Tuna Day announced by UN
The United Nations General Assembly has voted today to make May 2nd World Tuna Day.
Call for moratorium on Pacific bluefin fishing
There is a call before this week's meeting in Nadi of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission for a two year ban on fishing for bluefin tuna. Audio
Tuna commission urges focus on sustainability
The Tuna Commission is urging its members to focus on managing fish stocks instead of short-term financial gains.