b'FeaturePreparing the precious kaimoana at the end of the day after a fishing trip is what makes livingThe Numbersin Godzone a true blessing.In comparison, in 2023 thein estimating recreational harvest.2022-2023: commercial fishing sector reportedYes, we want transparencyRecreational harvest landings of over 338,000 tonnesacross all sectors. But lets not of kaimoana. Even if the estimatespretend the data doesnt exist5,000 tonnes (down for recreational harvest were wildlyor isnt credible simply becausefrom 9,000 tonnes inaccurate, the numbers create goodit doesnt align with one persons context. We could comfortably addperception of how many fishfor 2017-2018).10,000 tonnes to the recreationalthey saw on a given weekend.harvest estimate and we would stillWe dont need perfect data. WeCommercial landings be just a fraction of how much fishneed reliable data, which the338,000 tonnes.is being taken out of the water. National Panel Survey and other So yes, we support investmentsurvey methods are delivering.44FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'