Returning fish to the sea is a complex issue that occurs in both commercial and recreational fisheries, says the Chief Executive of Fisheries Inshore New Zealand, Dr Jeremy Helson.
The seafood industry welcomes the independent report into fisheries compliance operations, released today by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
It has taken a while but the Government has finally accepted it needs to properly consult before overriding customary and industry fishing rights.
Some belated pressure from the Maori Party and Act…
