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Fisheries officers, like those in Gisborne, are doing important work

We want to reduce impacts of human activities as far as possible, taking into account advances in technology and knowledge

We want to see our environmental performance reach the same world-leading standards our fisheries management has reached

This is good news for New Zealand exporters and good news for Italian importers

The assets from the aquaculture settlement will provide an opportunity for iwi to play a greater role in marine farming

Our formal acceptance of this agreement puts us in a stronger position to promote the effective conservation and management of high seas fisheries

Ignoring the threat of global warming now would be a disaster for future generations of New Zealanders, including the fishing industry

Spending on fisheries enforcement has increased by 72 per cent since 2000

Offending ultimately undermines the good work of iwi who voluntarily spend a lot of time managing their customary catch to ensure local fisheries are healthy

This is a step towards a more sustainable future for the Kaipara Harbour

Their approach is ill-informed, illogical and seems to be advocating preferential treatment for industry over other stakeholders

It is vital that we secure international buy-in and corporation for fisheries management

The Ministry will be capable of executing enforcement operations on a much wider scale than is currently possible

Without commitment from industry the government has no other recourse but to bring in regulation

Aquaculture will generate new jobs in many regional areas

We are confident the fishery should rebuild rapidly over the next few years if the disease has run its course

In our enthusiasm to help, we should not create the conditions for overfishing and resource depletion, particularly where these problems were already occurring

Rather than waiting for a crisis before we act, South Pacific nations can take the initiative now to ensure we have a sound management framework for the future

The Government is committed to all fisheries stakeholders having opportunities to participate in fisheries management processes

Review about finding out if regulations are working well, and making changes if necessary

We have invested in more staff, more offices, more equipment and we are getting results

We are committed to all fisheries stakeholders having opportunities to participate in fisheries management

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

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