Going, Going, 
Gone… 
It’s been a big year for our fish. Communities around the country have lodged more 
than 10 applications to close local areas to harvest for some or all species. And 
there’s been widespread public opposition to the Fisheries Amendment Bill forcing 
the Minister to put it on hold until after the election. Most recently, we responded to 
more than 12 proposals from Fisheries NZ that do not prioritise fish abundance.
BY LEGASEA
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