MfE releases National Monitoring Systems data
The Ministry for the Environment has released National Monitoring System (NMS) data for the year ending 30 June 2016. The…
Yearly Archives: 2017
Maritime Transport Amendment Bill passes third reading
The Maritime Transport Amendment Bill passed its third reading by Parliament on Tuesday. The legislation will support maritime safety, tackle…
MPI restructure sees creation of dedicated NZ fisheries body
A reorganisation of the Ministry for Primary Industries will create four new branches with a specific focus on fisheries, forestry,…
Commercial fisherman fined $16k for marine reserve abuse
The Nelson District Court has imposed a $16,000 fine on a commercial fisherman for taking marine life for commercial purposes from Kahurangi…
Chatham Rock ordered to pay marine consent costs
The Environmental Protection Authority has won a case brought against it for a judicial review of its cost recovery process…