b'coast of the North Island andannounced that National has agreedfor the wider impacts of fishing scientific estimates wont be readyto his reforms, and will be draftedwhen making decisions around until later this year. Until thatinto a Bill by the end of the year. our fisheries. This safeguard data is in hand, were saying theIn true Shane Jones form, hecould now be stripped away.Minister must keep his hands offhas slipped sneaky proposalsThis isn\'t something we take lightly, the recreational daily bag limit. into the draft Bill that weren\'tand we will be doing everything we LegaSea and the New Zealandconsulted on earlier this year.Onecan to stop these "reforms" from Sport Fishing Council are currentlyof the concerning new proposalsbecoming law. LegaSea believes the reviewing the crayfish managementwould allow the Minister to sethealth of the marine environment proposals and will be submittingcommercial catch limits withoutneeds to be a priority. However, in response by 22 September. having to consider the harmfulwith this legislation, Jones has made The LegaSea team is puttingeffects that fishing could haveit clear that neither the ecosystem together an easy online submissionon the marine environment. or the interests of Kiwis who fish tool where you can make your voiceThis proposal is in response toto feed their families are a priority.heard. Subscribe to LegaSea and wellseveral successful High Court casesThe fight for our oceans send you a link to the submissionover the decades, won by the Newstarts now. This is the moment tool when its ready for your input.Zealand Sport Fishing Councilwhere we need brave political Dont miss out. The time is now. and Environmental Law Initiative.figures to stand up for our fish Its important your voice isThe Judge has previously ruledand for future generations.heard, because as recreationalthat the Minister must accountI fish. I care. I vote.fishers we are expected to reduce our catches again just to limit commercial catch reductions. FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit: legasea.co.nzTHE FISHERIES REFORM SCAM CONTINUESReducing public say, more dead fish thrown overboard and handing more power to commercial interests are just a few of the so-called reforms, Shane Jones Minister for Oceans and Fisheries wishes to make to the Fisheries Act.Shane Jones is following through on a deal, detailed in the coalition agreement to remove regulations that impede the productivity of the seafood sector. So dont be surprised that these changes have been carefully curated to benefit a dozen large companies, not the public and certainly not the marine environment.In April, more than 25,000 concerned Kiwis made a submission through LegaSeas online submission form, opposing the proposed reforms to the Fisheries Act. Equivalent to 94% of all submissions received by Fisheries NZ.Our collective voices have been ignored by the current coalitionEvery Kiwi should be able to catch a feed of fresh fish to enjoy, visit LegaSeas government. In August Shane Joneswebsite to show your support. /FISHINGINGODZONE49'