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Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has announced that the Marlborough Sounds recreational blue cod fishery will reopen on 1 April 2011.

Mr Heatley says he is very pleased that following a comprehensive process involving the hard work of the Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod Management Group (BCMG), consultation with the Marlborough and wider community and rigorous scientific research, the Government is now in a position to take this important step with regard to this iconic blue cod fishery.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has today acknowledged the key contribution of Honorary Fishery Officers to the sustainability of New Zealand’s fisheries.

Mr Heatley says it is particularly appropriate to thank fisheries volunteers for their work with World Volunteer Day coming up this weekend (5 December).

"Honorary Fishery Officers are a key part of the Ministry’s work throughout the country," Mr Heatley said.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has today welcomed the opening of a new Ministry of Fisheries office at Kaikoura.

Mr Heatley says the office, to be staffed by two full-time employees and five volunteers, is a significant boost to the Ministry’s presence and capacity in an area where outdoor activity, including fishing, is increasing.

"The new office is opening just in time for the busy summer season," Mr Heatley said.

Iwi are being invited to discuss how the Crown can deliver its obligations under the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement for new space created by proposed new aquaculture legislation.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley says, the new Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3) is expected to result in the creation of more aquaculture space and this has a special significance for Maori.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley is leaving New Zealand tonight to lead a delegation of fishing and aquaculture industry representatives on a seven-day visit to China and Japan.

The Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3) had its first reading today.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley, has welcomed the latest litigation report from the Ministry which shows an increase in the number of people and companies prosecuted for fisheries r

The Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No 3), introduced into Parliament today, will amend the legislative and regulatory framework that has stalled the growth of aquaculture in recent years.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the new New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) announced today by Conservation Minister, Kate Wilkinson.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has welcomed the new New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) announced today by Conservation Minister, Kate Wilkinson.

A special permit has been granted by the Ministry of Fisheries to enable research and exploratory fishing for deepwater king crabs and red crabs.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister, Phil Heatley has today announced his decision on catch limits for New Zealand's largest kahawai fishery.

A new scheme formally announced today by Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley, will help improve knowledge about New Zealand's fisheries and ensure the interests of amateur fishers are t

A new 400 hectare marine reserve is to be established in the Rodney district after a successful application by the Auckland Regional Council, Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson and Minister of

Breaching New Zealand fisheries law has proved expensive for the owners of the foreign-flagged ship, Ta Chun No 101.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley is calling on scallop fishers to follow the rules when the season opens in Auckland tomorrow.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has today welcomed public consultation on the Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod Management Group's plan for reopening the Marlborough Sounds recreational b

The outstanding seabird conservation work of a deepwater fishing trawler has been officially recognised today.

Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson and Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Phil Heatley today welcomed the release of the recommendation report from the West Coast Marine Protection For

The Government has today announced further steps in its plan to implement key changes to aquaculture.

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley leaves on Sunday for two important meetings with other Fisheries Ministers and government representatives from around the Pacific.

Foreign Minister Murray McCully and Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley today met with Fisheries Ministers and officials from Kiribati, Nauru, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu to discuss for

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Phil Heatley has today announced a funding boost for research into New Zealand's valuable deepwater fisheries and deep-sea environment.

The government today announced plans for the future shape of the country's aquaculture industry as it moves to support the industry's goal of reaching $1 billion in sales by 2025.