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Consultation on fishing reserves a National misfire
Monday, 8 September 2014, 2:48 pm | LegaSea
Public fishers are being promised future discussions on recreational only fishing zones if they re-elect National. Consultation will begin in November on proposals for the Hauraki Gulf and Marlborough Sounds. More >>
Top Kiwis backing Tip the Scales campaign
Wednesday, 20 August 2014, 4:28 pm | LegaSea
Sir Graham Henry, former All Black Kees Meeuws, singer-song writer Jamie McDell and fishing guru Matt Watson have pledged their support to Tip the Scales, a pre-election campaign generating public support for rebuilding New Zealand’s depleted inshore ... More >>
Unfair snapper rules take effect
Friday, 28 March 2014, 10:17 am | LegaSea
Recreational fishing advocacy group LegaSea is calling on amateur fishers to comply with the new snapper bag and size limits that will come into effect on April Fool’s day, even though many believe they are unfair. From April 1st the individual snapper ... More >>
Key support for crayfish and scallop abundance
Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 3:16 pm | LegaSea
More than 30,000 recreational fishers and environmentalists have joined the campaign asking Nathan Guy to make a favourable decision to enhance depleted crayfish and scallop numbers at www.legasea.co.nz/crayscallop. More >>
Storm brewing around crayfish and scallops
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 5:13 pm | LegaSea
Recreational fishers believe something smells off in recent proposals to manage selected regional fisheries, including crayfish and scallops. New Zealanders are missing out on these seafood delicacies because management favours commercial and export priorities ... More >>
Snapper decision falls short
Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 3:41 pm | LegaSea
Recreational fishing advocacy group LegaSea, say recreational fishers are rightfully angry that their daily bag limits have been cut from nine to seven and the minimum legal size has been increased, from 27 to 30cm, when there is no change to commercial ... More >>
The fight for our fish is far from over
Friday, 23 August 2013, 5:29 pm | LegaSea
Serious accusations have been leveled at the fisheries Minister this week in parliament over the snapper proposals. More >>
The time has come for action! Make your submission now!
Saturday, 3 August 2013, 12:50 pm | LegaSea
There is limited time to respond to the draconian measures proposed by the Ministry for Primary Industries. The Minister in charge, Nathan Guy, will make a decision after the 23rd August submission deadline. More >>
SOS – Save our Snapper!
Saturday, 27 July 2013, 12:38 pm | LegaSea
Commercial exploitation of our snapper resources will alienate the public from an important food source if proposed management changes are implemented. A national advocacy group, LegaSea, is challenging the proposals as unfair and is encouraging ... More >>
Snapper on the line
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 1:22 pm | LegaSea
Recreational fishers are shocked at proposals by the Ministry for Primary Industries to slash snapper bag limits while the commercial sector is largely unaffected. More >>
