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Operating as a commercial fisher

Find out what you need to do to fish commercially in New Zealand waters and on the high seas.

Operating as a commercial fisher Sitemap

On-board cameras Requirements for NZ commercial fishers Commercial fishing annual catch entitlement (ACE) Crown fishing quota and ACE tenders Deemed values

Deemed value rates

Electronic catch and position reporting

Fisheries species codes Commercial fishing vessel registration How to tag southern bluefin tuna Conversion factors for commercial fishers Shark finning rules High seas and Antarctic Marine Living Resources permits

High seas fishing permit
Accessing high seas fisheries under regional arrangements
Apply for an Antarctic Marine Living Resources permit

Fisheries Communication Centre International fisheries reporting Fisheries observers Enabling innovative trawl technology Fisheries and conservation services levies All forms and resources for commercial fishers

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Vessel registration

Register your commercial fishing vessel.

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Get the latest on what you need to do.

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Who to contact

If you have questions about operating as a fisher, email info@mpi.govt.nz

Last reviewed: 16 Nov 2020

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