Navy joins fisheries patrols targeting law-breakers off Northland s east coast
14 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM
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The HMNZS Hawea vessel has been patrolling Northland waters with fisheries officers. Photo / NZ Defence Force.
The HMNZS Hawea vessel has been patrolling Northland waters with fisheries officers. Photo / NZ Defence Force.
Reporter for the Northern Advocate jodi.bryant@nzme.co.nz
The Royal New Zealand Navy has stepped in to help fisheries officers nab law-breakers in the deep waters of Northland s east coast.
The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) has teamed up with the Navy to boost inspections of fishing vessels from the Bay of Islands up to the Three Kings.