| Blue Cod 7 - Management Proposals
2007 to 2011
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| 2010/11 Review - Area 7 |
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| Proposed re-opening of Sounds
The Ministry of Fisheries advised on 24 August 2010 that they were consulting on measures to support the early re-opening of the Marlborough Sounds blue cod fishery to amateur fishers.
A selected group has been working since 2009 to develop a range of measures to enable the fishery to be re-opened earlier than the original 1 October 2012 date.
Some of the 10 proposed measures are controversial. People are encouraged to send their submissions to MFish by the deadline of 4 October 2010. |
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MFish contact: Denise Ashley (04) 8194669
Submissions to: bluecod@fish.govt.nz by 4 October 2010. |
| Blue
Cod Process - 2011 |
| Media announcement |
A media release from the Minister of Fisheries, Phil Heatley, announcing the reopening of the Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod fishery on 1 April 2011. |
31 Mar 11
(100Kb)
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Blue
Cod Process - 2010
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| MFish documents - 2010 |
Decision letter from the Minister of Fisheries outlining the new measures that will apply in the Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod fishery as of 1 April 2011. |
16 Dec 10
(720Kb)
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The Final Advice Paper from the Minister of Fisheries making recommendations to reopen the Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod fishery on 1 April 2011. |
Nov 10
(510Kb)
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| Minister's reopening announcement |
Phil Heatley, Minister of Fisheries, announced on 16 December 2010 that the Marlborough Sounds blue cod fishery will reopen on 1 April 2011. |
16 Dec 10
(60Kb)
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| MFish Sounds Area |
An enlarged MFish map of the Marlborough Sounds Fisheries Management Area (FMA). |
Dec 10
(190Kb)
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| MFish Challenger Area |
An enlarged MFish map of the Challenger East Fisheries Management Area (FMA). |
Dec 10
(120Kb)
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| MFish Questions and Answers |
An MFish FAQ answer sheet with a brief explanation as to why the Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod fishery is reopening earlier than originally anticipated and why the need for new rules upon reopening this important fishery. |
Dec 10
(20Kb)
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| MFish Info sheet |
A Fact Sheet from the Ministry of Fisheries advising of the new rules that apply in the Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod fishery. A handy document if you do not already have a MFish brochure. |
Dec 10
(300Kb)
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| Tagging study - 2010 |
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A PhD project to study Blue Cod movement along Wellington's south coast is underway. If you catch a tagged Blue Cod please call the number on the tag and pass on capture details.... |
Dec 10
(100Kb)
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| Submissions - 2010 |
A joint submission from the NZ Sport Fishing Council and option4 acknowledging the effort of both the Marlborough Recreational Fishers' Association and TASFISH in trying to achieve a sustainable blue cod fishery in the Marlborough Sounds. |
4 Oct
10
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TASFISH, the Tasman Bay Amateur Marine Fishers' Association, objects to any early reopening of the closed season in exchange for expansion of the Marlborough Sounds Management Area. |
Oct
10
(780Kb)
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The Marlborough Recreational Fishers' Association submits that a number of the proposals are impractical, lack management meaning and the plan overall is too onerous. The MRFA offer alternative management proposals for implementation. |
30 Sep
10
(180Kb)
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| Important documents - 2010 |
Blueprint for action - The Marlborough Recreational Fishers' Association has put together an alternative nine-point management plan for blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds. The Association believes the fishery can be re-opened to amateur fishers by 1 January 2011 if sensible measures are implemented. Read their plan here....... |
19 Jul
10
(140Kb)
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| MFish documents - 2010 |
A 75-page proposal paper from the Ministry of Fisheries. This IPP discusses the benefits and costs of the 10 measures proposed by the Blue Cod Management Group. A minimum and maximum size limit is suggested, as is a closed season, a boat limit and a daily bag limit of two per person. (Caution large file: 2.3MB) |
24 Aug
10
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A letter from MFish advising of the proposed re-opening of the Marlborough blue cod fishery for amateur fishers. An abundance survey is due to be completed by September, before the Minister will make a final decision for this fishery. |
24 Aug
10
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Media release from the Minister of Fisheries, Phil Heatley, advising the Marlborough Blue Cod closure review is underway. The Minister is keen to re-open the fishery to recreational interests in 2011. |
24 Aug
10
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TOP
2008
Two highly-charged
meetings to discuss the Ministry of Fisheries' blue cod management
proposals for Marlborough Sounds attracted over 300 people in
early April.
The
Blenheim and Picton meetings criticised MFish for their poor
consultation, inadequate research and their failure to organise
public meetings prior to the April 23rd submission deadline.
MFish
attended both meetings organised by the Marlborough Recreational
Fishers Association.
There
was overwhelming support for three motions put to the audience,
including a resolution to write to Jim Anderton, Minister
of Fisheries, and demand a six-month extension to the consultation
process.
Proposals
to close some parts of the Sounds to all amateur fishing was very
unpopular. It would deny access to children and adults fishing for
other species. Limiting amateur fishing while not addressing the
impacts of commercial fishing was roundly condemned. Many locals
believe the closures would not make any difference to the cod population,
some even questioned if there was a depletion problem at all.
A majority at both meetings agreed that the MFish proposals be rejected
outright and that new management measures be developed using sound
research and in full consultation with the public.
Submissions
- closed
Submissions
closed on 23rd April 2008.
MFish contact for further
information is:
Tracey
Steel,
Ph (04) 819 4548
Written submissions should be sent directly to:
Tracey Steel,
Executive Assistant,
Ministry of Fisheries,
P O Box 1020,
Wellington;
or faxed to 04 819 4208
or emailed to tracey.steel@fish.govt.nz
Documents
Please note:
The most recent documents are at the top of each section.
| Blue
Cod Management 2007 - 2009 |
| Submissions 2008 |
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A well constructed and concise
submission from Andrew Meehan, on the proposed management
measures for blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds. A very good
read......... |
23 Apr
08
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A submission
from option4 to MFish endorsing the Council of Outdoor Recreation
Associations of NZ's (CORANZ) submission for the future management
of blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds. |
23 Apr
08
(48Kb)
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| A submission from CORANZ to MFish in response
to their management proposals for the Marlborough Sounds blue
cod fishery. The Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations
of NZ's do not support the MFish proposals. |
17 Apr
08
(40Kb)
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Tony Orman, a popular author
and Marlborough Sounds fisher, written submission to MFish
in response to their management proposals to address the localised
depletion of blue cod. Tony does not support the MFish proposals. |
16 Apr
08
(40Kb)
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| Public
Awareness 2008 - 2009 |
A reply letter from the Minister of Fisheries, Phil Heatley, to CORANZ's October letter. The Minister assures CORANZ he wants the Marlborough Sounds Blue cod fishery opened as soon as practical. The joint management is working on a solution. |
18 Nov
09
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CORANZ, the Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations of New Zealand, write to the Minister, Phil Heatley, advising the Marlborough Sounds Blue Cod amateur fishing closure is unjust, research measures should be put in place and the fishery opened as soon as possible. |
23 Oct
09
(50Kb)
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| The blue cod ban in the Marlborough Sounds should be lifted as soon as possible and management measures put in place to maintain and enhance the fishery. |
22 Sep
09
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A special report on the public
meetings held to discuss the MFish management proposals for
blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds. MFish were left in no
doubt about how Marlborough fishers feel......... |
14 Apr
08
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Minutes from the Waikawa
public meeting organised by the Marlborough Recreational Fishers
Association to discuss the MFish management proposals for
blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds. |
10 Apr
08
(40Kb)
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Minutes from the Blenheim
public meeting organised by the Marlborough Recreational Fishers
Association to discuss the MFish management proposals for
blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds. Feedback from the meeting
was clear..... |
9 Apr 08
(40Kb)
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| MFish
Documents 2007 - 2008 |
Media statement - Jim Anderton, Minister of Fisheries, announcement that the Marlborough Sounds blue cod fishery is to be closed to amateur fishing for four years as of 1 October 2008. |
3 Jul
08
(70Kb)
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MFish advice of the consultation
process to discuss the future management of blue cod in the
Marlborough Sounds plus proposals for a number of other fisheries
under reviewed. Submissions due by 23 April. |
12 Mar
08
(180Kb)
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MFish' brief introduction
to the current management review process. Submissions are
due by 23 April with any management changes to be given effect
as of 1 October 2008. |
12 Mar
08
(30Kb)
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MFish' Initial Position Paper
detailing the proposed management changes to address the localised
depletion of blue cod in the Marlborough Sounds. A number
of different options were set out for feedback. |
12 Mar
08
(680Kb)
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The 2007 MFish Plenary report
which discusses the Blue Cod 7 fishery in depth. Plenary reports
contain data on the use of each fish stock including historic
catch figures of commercial fishers. |
May 2007
(240Kb)
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