A healthy, resilient ocean is fundamental to New Zealand’s economy, cultural identity, and intergenerational well-being. It supports sustainable fisheries, protects taonga species, and ensures food security.
To safeguard these values, regulatory settings must be guided by long-term ecological health, not short-term commercial gains.
In our submission, we urge Fisheries New Zealand to adopt a more cautious, ecosystem-centred management approach that prioritises the restoration of ocean health, the sustainability of fish stocks, and the wellbeing of future generations.
Submission on proposed amendments to commercial fishing regulations
Submission