Updates
23 July 2025 – Consultation extended a week
Fisheries New Zealand has received requests from some submitters seeking an extension to the closing date for this consultation. We want to ensure adequate time is provided for everyone who has an interest in the review of these stocks to thoroughly consider the proposed options. We will now accept submissions until 5pm on 30 July 2025.
July 2025 – Proposed changes for orange roughy (ORH 3B) and blue mackerel (EMA 1)
Fisheries New Zealand is also proposing changes to sustainability measures for orange roughy (ORH 3B) and blue mackerel (EMA 1) for the 2025/26 fishing year. Details of these proposals can be found on a separate web page:
Note that submissions on ORH 3B and EMA 1 now close at 5pm on 30 July 2025.