b'Cabinet is pushing ahead with their Feature so-called fisheries reform package which represent one of the most serious threats to our inshore fisheries.PhotoLegaSea, Samantha NormanMARLIN BACK DOWN expected to include measures thatutilisation and sustainability The public understood what was atbypass sustainability safeguards,and acknowledges that healthy stake. More than 22,000 concernedgiving the commercial industryfisheries underpin thriving New Zealanders joined LegaSea ingreater influence over how muchcoastal communities.opposing the commercialisationfish is taken, and where andLegaSea is non-partisan by design. of marlin.In January, the Ministerwhen fishing occurs. ShiftingWe wont tell you who to vote for, confirmed the marlin proposal wouldthe balance of power away frombut we will cut through the nonsense not proceed. Not because the policythe Minister and the public. to bring you factual information, so was flawed but because he didntIf the Bill is passed, these changesyou can make an informed decision.want it to become an election issue. could have lasting consequencesWe will continue to inform you So, whats fish got to do withfor recreational fishing, access toabout which parties support stronger politics? Everything. Decisions madeour most valued species and thefisheries management, who backs in Wellington shape our fisheries forhealth of our marine environment.rebuilding fish stocks and securing generations. For better or for worse. But we can change this trajectory. public access, and which party is Cabinet has agreed to push aheadAs we head deeper into an electionprepared to support the transition with the so-called fisheries reformyear, your vote matters. You canaway from destructive fishing package, due to return in Marchsend a clear message that we wantpractices. And who remains silent.2026.These "reforms" representmore fish in the water; we needIf you care about the future of our one of the most serious threats toreasonable access to those fish andfisheries, subscribe to receive our our inshore fisheries in decades.a fair go for future generations. LegaSea newsletters and follow us And we dont say that lightly. We need leadership thaton social media platforms to stay A draft Amendment Bill isunderstands the balance betweeninformed.I Fish. I Care. I Vote.36FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'