Media releases
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 22 Jan 2021
What does MPI do with all the seafood we take off people breaking the rules?
Illegally harvested seafood becomes evidence for any subsequent proceedings such as court cases.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 08 Jan 2021
Cockles, pāua back in sea after MPI intervention
Fisheries officers catch people defying a ban and flouting rules.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 21 Dec 2020
Fisheries New Zealand reminding fishers to download the NZ Fishing Rules App
It will give you all the latest catch rules.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 15 Dec 2020
Feedback sought on rock lobster (crayfish) catch limits for 2021
The consultation closes on 5 February 2021.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 09 Dec 2020
Feedback sought on fisheries sustainability measures
We need to ensure the ongoing sustainability of New Zealand’s fisheries resources.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 09 Dec 2020
Nelson fisher fined $13,500 for fishing in a protected marine reserve
The offending came to light as a result of our electronic monitoring system.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 10 Nov 2020
Amaltal found guilty of fishing in a protected marine reserve
MPI expects fishing companies and skippers to know the rules.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 25 Sep 2020
Te Anau chef fined $3340 for possession of pāua
A Te Anau chef has been fined $3340 for possessing 202 pāua for the purposes of sale.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 25 Sep 2020
New Zealand fishing company and skipper fined $3,750 for leaving set nets around Ruapuke Island
Nets were set in a remote area that is home to marine wildlife that needs to be protected.
- News Category
- Fisheries
- Date
- 07 Aug 2020
Wellington builder sentenced for black market purchase of seafood
He knowingly purchased poached seafood valued at more than $23,000.