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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

By providing leadership and partnership with the community, business and local government we will get better environmental results

Timely, sensible and well thought out solutions to make the RMA work better for all New Zealanders

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

The exciting potential of the marine farming industry can now be realised.

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

The Civil Union Bill, just passed by the House, formalises recognition and respect for the individual choices of New Zealanders

The passing into law of the Civil Union Bill will signal our growing maturity as a nation

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

The idea that the majority of society could decide the human rights of other people though a referendum is clearly not appropriate

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

All along we have been talking about relationships of a nature that go well beyond friendship

Those opposed to the Bill need to start engaging on the issues and put their prejudice aside

Passage of this Bill removes a form of discrimination, which has no place in the inclusive, tolerant and open-minded society that New Zealand is

RMA can and should be made to work better for all New Zealanders without compromising good environmental outcomes or public participation

Timely, sensible and well thought out solutions will make the RMA work better for all New Zealanders

The origin of the Civil Union legislation dates back some 11 years