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History of community involvement in the management of Paterson Inlet will continue

The public have an important role to play in catching criminal poachers

The better we understand the level of recreational catch, the better we can take account of recreational interests

Continued closure will improve the availability and size of pipi and cockles

ACT reveal they are prepared to give away our invaluable marine space

The reforms of the Aquaculture Reform Bill mean exciting potential for the marine farming industry can be realised

This Bill supports, clarifies and defines aquaculture’s place in the marine environment.

More research on the recreational catch and a review of kahawai decisions next year mean no change needed now

Aquaculture Reform Bill creates a new regime designed to allow the rational development of the industry

Expansion will help MFish achieve their goal of protecting and enhancing the marine environment

Ground being prepared for the development of a regional management framework for fishing in the Tasman

This is a decision we have made out of fairness to fishers who were encouraged to enter and develop the tuna industry

Sea lions eat squid and are at risk of capture and drowning when they follow squid into trawl nets

Government committed to protecting our fisheries for future generations

Kiwis rightly expect Government action to protect New Zealand's pristine marine environment.

This Government will not consider calls from marine farmers to privatise the oceans.

Proposals are about providing a more effective service – not cutting staff.

It is vital to give the stock every chance of rebuilding as fast as possible.

The continued closure of this area to commercial kina fishing would have been unfair.

The Maori Fisheries Bill delivers to Maori the means to long-term financial confidence.

This point has been reached because people have in the end been willing to compromise.

The industry must shape up or accept that consequences are inevitable.

This legislation is about improving the way fisheries resources will be managed in the future

Bill secures a sustainable future for New Zealand's aquaculture industry.