The launch today of the Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) new website on jobs is welcomed by the seafood industry.
The successful conviction today in the Wellington District Court of a commercial fisherman for under reporting shellfish catches has been commended by Seafood NZ.
Dr Jeremy Helson has been appointed chief executive of Seafood New Zealand.
The Paua Industry Council (PIC) has praised the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) for a sting operation that uncovered an illegal paua operation.
The commercial fishing industry will again support the closure of 237 square kilometres of ocean off Hawke’s Bay this summer.
In an Appeal Court judgment issued today, it was determined that regional councils are precluded from undertaking actions for Fisheries Act purposes.
Trade Minister David Parker’s announcement this evening of a successful upgrade of the NZ-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been welcomed by the seafood industry.
Commercial fisheries' impact on the marine environment is reducing.
Dame Kerry Prendergast is to join the Board of FishServe, a privately-owned company that provides administrative support to the commercial fishing industry.
