The public\u2019s views are being sought on proposed changes for catch limits and sustainability measures for 22 fish stocks, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.<\/p>\n
\u201cTwice a year, formal reviews are done on a range of fish stocks and proposals are developed to adjust settings where necessary. The proposed options are developed using the best available science and information about the fishery,\u201d Mr Jones says.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen a fishery can sustainably handle more harvesting, contributing to our economy and supporting our communities, we should allow it. On the other hand, it is in everybody\u2019s best interests to reduce fishing when needed.\u201d<\/p>\n
When selecting stocks for review, a range of factors are considered including sustainability risks, new information about the stock from assessments and monitoring programmes, information from tangata whenua, the public, and stakeholders, and environmental factors.<\/p>\n
This review includes proposals to significantly reduce catch throughout New Zealand\u2019s tarakihi fisheries. <\/p>\n
\u201cTarakihi is one of New Zealand\u2019s favourite fish species, with around 95 per cent of commercially caught tarakihi sold and consumed domestically,\u201d Mr Jones says.<\/p>\n
\u201cWarming waters are likely to have impacted the number of juvenile fish. Despite efforts to reduce pressure on the fishery, supported by industry – including catch limit reductions in 2018, 2019, and 2022 – the fishery has not recovered as well as hoped.<\/p>\n
\u201cStock assessments for both the East and West Coast tarakihi fisheries indicate levels will continue to decline, which is why significant changes are proposed for these fisheries.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn the other hand, snapper and trevally continue to do well as they respond well to warmer waters. Catch limit increases are proposed for snapper and trevally in area 2 (East Cape, Hawke\u2019s Bay, and Wellington), reflecting increasing abundance.\u201d<\/p>\n
The review also includes proposals for adjustments to deemed value rates on 11 fish stocks. Deemed value rates are paid by fishers on catch that exceeds their Annual Catch Entitlement.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce consultation closes, officials will analyse the submissions and provide me with advice. My decisions will be announced before the start of the fishing year on 1 October 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cConsultation opens today and I encourage anyone with an interest in these fisheries to read the proposals and provide feedback.\u201d<\/p>\n
Submissions can be made online until 5pm on 24 July 2026. More information about the proposals and how to make a submission can be found on MPI\u2019s website: https:\/\/www.mpi.govt.nz\/consultations\/review-of-fishery-sustainability-measures-october-2026-round<\/p>\n
Stocks included in this review:<\/p>\n
Deepwater \u2013 Total Allowable Catch Review<\/p>\n
Blue mackerel \u2013 EMA 7 – West coast North Island, west coast South Island
\nLing \u2013 LIN 7 – West Coast and Top of the South Island
\nGemfish \u2013 SKI 3 – East Coast South Island, Chatham Islands
\nFrostfish \u2013 FRO 3 – East Coast South Island
\nScampi \u2013 SCI 3 – East Coast South Island, western Chatham Rise
\nAlfonsino \u2013 BYX 3 – East Coast South Island, Chatham Islands<\/p>\n
Inshore \u2013 Total Allowable Catch Review<\/p>\n
East Coast tarakihi \u2013 TAR 1E, 2, 3, 7E – East Coast North and South Island
\nWest Coast tarakihi \u2013 TAR 1W, 7W, 8 – West Coast North and South Island
\nLing \u2013 LIN 1 \u2013 Northland, Auckland, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty
\nSnapper \u2013 SNA 2 \u2013 East Cape, Hawke\u2019s Bay, and Wellington
\nTrevally \u2013 TRE 2 \u2013 East Cape, Hawke\u2019s Bay, and Wellington
\nStargazer \u2013 STA 7 – West Coast and Top of the South Island
\nButterfish \u2013 BUT 7 – West Coast and Top of the South Island
\nShortfin eel \u2013 SFE 13 – Te Waihora (Lake Ellesmere)
\nP\u0101ua \u2013 PAU 7 \u2013 Marlborough
\nLeatherjacket \u2013 LEA 3 \u2013 East Coast South Island, Southland
\nElephant fish \u2013 ELE 3 and 5 – East Coast South Island, Southland, and Sub-Antarctic
\nP\u0101ua \u2013 PAU 5D – Southland and Otago<\/p>\n
Review of deemed value rate adjustments<\/p>\n
East Coast tarakihi \u2013 TAR 1, 2, 3, 7 – East Coast North and South Island
\nWest Coast tarakihi \u2013 TAR 1, 8, 7 – West Coast North and South Island
\nSchool shark \u2013 SCH 3, 5 – East Coast South Island, Southland
\nParore \u2013 PAR 1, 9 \u2013 East and West Coast upper North Island
\nYellow-eyed mullet \u2013 YEM 1, 9 \u2013 East and West Coast upper North Island<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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