Accord hui report - April 2013 |
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Hokianga Accord hui report
A variety of topics and speakers featured at the 16th overnight public hui of the Hokianga Accord. This 6-page report covers marine protection in the Bay of Islands, management of crayfish and snapper and the Hauraki Gulf, LegaSea, shark finning and purse seining in the Pacific. Something for everyone...... |
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Hui agenda
An agenda canvassing a range of topics and presented by a number of speakers. |
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Te Puna Mataitai Accord letter
This Accord letter was sent to the Minister of Fisheries, Phil Heatley, in June 2011, expressing concerns and asking for an explanation as to why there was a delay in approving Te Puna Mataitai. |
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Crayfish management review
The NZ Sport Fishing Council's record of crayfish management leading up to the expected review in 2013. |
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Snapper 1 policy
At this hui the Hokianga Accord endorsed the NZ Sport Fishing Council Snapper 1 policy. Also, the Accord thanked the NZSFC for resourcing and developing the policy, to rebuild the depleted snapper fishery on the northeast coast, between North Cape and Cape Runaway, East Cape. |
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LegaSea
A fundraising initiative to support the ongoing advocacy to protect all New Zealander's rights and free access to kaimoana. |
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Free Fish Heads
An innovative programme to connect people with fish heads and frames to give away, with people who would relish the tasty delights tucked in amongst the bones. Matt Watson is championing this initiative...... |
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Shark finning
A resolution from this hui was that the Hokianga Accord supports the New Zealand Shark Alliance in seeking a ban on shark finning in New Zealand waters. Read more about the NZ Shark Alliance here...... |
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FADs in purse seine fisheries
Purse seine fishing is common in Pacific waters. Some purse seine vessels are using up to 100 Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) each to attract tuna. Bycatch is a major issue related to FAD use. Read this Greenpeace blog on FAD bycatch..... |
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Revive our Gulf
An ambitious project to restore the mussel beds in the Hauraki Gulf. Historically mussel reefs were widespread and abundant. Those were annihilated. A multi-interest group is working to trial methods to restore the beds. |
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