MPI encourages use of fishing app
The Ministry of Primary Industries wants recreational fishers to check fishery rules on the NZ Fishing Rules App this summer.
“The key thing to remember is that the rules can and do change.
You can’t rely on your knowledge of last summer’s rules to see you through.
For example, rules have changed over the last year for blue cod, crayfish and set netting,” national manager fisheries compliance Gareth Jay says.
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Monday, 21 December 2020, 10:40 am
Fisheries New Zealand is kicking off a campaign to
encourage fishers to know, and follow, the rules in their
area this summer.
Acting National Manager Fisheries
Compliance, Garreth Jay says his team is expecting an influx
of fishers over the coming months and it’s important
everyone does their part to protect the
fishery.
“We’re very lucky in New Zealand – none
of us are too far away from the coast and the opportunity to
go out into nature and catch some kaimoana.
“Many of
us have great memories of fishing with our friends and
whānau and we all want to help make sure that continues and
Press Release – Fisheries New Zealand Fisheries New Zealand is kicking off a campaign to encourage fishers to know, and follow, the rules in their area this summer. Acting National Manager Fisheries Compliance, Garreth Jay says his team is expecting an influx of fishers over the coming months …
Fisheries New Zealand is kicking off a campaign to encourage fishers to know, and follow, the rules in their area this summer.
Acting National Manager Fisheries Compliance, Garreth Jay says his team is expecting an influx of fishers over the coming months and it’s important everyone does their part to protect the fishery.