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New shark finning laws fall short for threatened species
Wednesday, 20 August 2014, 5:33 pm | New Zealand Shark Alliance
Environmental groups are welcoming some aspects of a raft of law changes announced today in relation to shark finning, but say that overall the chance for New Zealand to catch up with international efforts in shark conservation is being missed. More >>
Shark finning ban can’t cut corners
Thursday, 22 May 2014, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Shark Alliance
New Zealand Shark Alliance welcomes the government‘s proposal to bring forward the ban on all shark finning by two years but calls for the policy to be based on international best practice. More >>
Time for New Zealand to stop shark finning
Monday, 9 September 2013, 11:39 am | New Zealand Shark Alliance
It is time for the New Zealand Government to ban shark finning in our waters, said the New Zealand Shark Alliance today. More >>
Shark Alliance asks if Govt’s view on shark finning changing
Thursday, 14 March 2013, 11:52 am | New Zealand Shark Alliance
NZ Shark Alliance asks if Govt’s view on shark finning changing New Zealand’s support for new international laws to protect sharks has been applauded by the New Zealand Shark Alliance (NZSA), and is being seen as a sign that the Government may ... More >>
All parties – bar one – join to support shark finning ban
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Shark Alliance
All the political parties – except National - put aside their differences today to support a pledge to end shark finning in New Zealand. Cross-party support for the New Zealand Shark Alliance’s (NZSA’s) national petition comes from the Green ... More >>
Politicians sign shark finning pledge
Monday, 5 November 2012, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Shark Alliance
Five political parties will publicly pledge their support to end shark finning in New Zealand at a signing in Parliament grounds on Wednesday 7 November. Representatives from the Labour, Green, Mana, New Zealand First and United Future parties will meet ... More >>
Alliance calls for urgent ban on shark finning
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 10:18 am | New Zealand Shark Alliance
Tuesday 16 October 2012 – Auckland New Zealand Shark Alliance press release Alliance calls for urgent ban on shark finning ___________ The ITM Fishing Show host Matt Watson says shark finning is a disgusting practice and is calling on the government ... More >>