A request by the New Zealand Rock Lobster Industry Council for approval to carry over uncaught quota into the next fishing year is being considered by Government.
Cameras will not be introduced on commercial fishing vessels before other pressing issues are addressed, Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash confirmed yesterday.
Scientists have returned from the Auckland Islands where they undertook the annual census of the white-capped albatross.
The usual annual survey of New Zealand sea lion pups took place at the same