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Fisheries management

Whakahaerenga mahinga ika

Fisheries New Zealand manages the sustainable use of fisheries. Find out how we do this, about our work programmes, and how to apply for a fisheries special permit.

In this section

I tēnei wāhanga

How we manage New Zealand's fisheries

Quota Management System

Inshore fisheries

Deepwater fisheries

Highly migratory species fisheries

International fisheries

Freshwater eel fisheries

Fish stock status

How to apply for a fisheries special permit

Transferring and releasing freshwater species

Who to contact

If you have questions about fisheries management, email info@mpi.govt.nz

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