Bay of Plenty anglers wading into debate over fishing bill
Anglers say proposed legislation threatens the future of freshwater fishing in the Bay.
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First marlin in two years caught off Hawke's Bay coast
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MPI challenges on biosecurity oyster compo issue
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AOS raid, evidence in sewer and cash seized: case slammed
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Hawke's Bay skippers endorse industry code of conduct
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Fishing industry open to cameras, but there's a catch
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Unsustainable: Companies dumping and under-reporting catches
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'Code of conduct' seeks to reinforce promises made
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Fishing: Fishing on film a reel thriller
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Commercial fisherman fined for under-reporting catch
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Otago Fish & Game: Feedback sought on angling review
Otago Fish & Game Council asked southern lakes anglers for feedback on fishing regulations
Fishing bosses asked Govt to keep monitoring info secret
Fishing industry bosses asked MPI officials to keep vessel monitoring information secret.
Otago Fish and Game note increase in angling offences
Otago Fishing and Game have noted a rise in fishing offences.
TV stars clash: Guys v girls fishing video labelled derogatory
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Sanford pulls out after big salmon by-catch
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Call for support for recreational fishers
The NZ Initiative supports better balance between commercial and recreational fishing.
Call for fishery closures over risk to hoiho
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Harrison Bell reels in monster kingy
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Second call for fishing guides to be licensed
New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association wants guides to be licensed.
Delaying monitoring 'fatally flawed', says NGO
Minister accused of being in fishing lobby's pocket by delaying monitoring rollout.
Toxin warning for Manukau Harbour shellfish
Shellfish toxins on the North Island's west coast have risen significantly, officials say.
Legasea applauds fisheries portfolio
LegaSea has welcomed the government's return to a separate portfolio for Fisheries
Buyer - and seller - beware
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Tuna talkfest focuses on eel health
Stakeholders talk about the wellbeing of eels (tuna) and other freshwater species.
Slug guns and slavery: Fishing cleanup
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