| Rig 2 (SPO 2) |
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A submission by the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council advocating for the status quo until measures to improve selectivity are implemented. Increasing mesh size ought to be a mandatory requirement. Adding Rig to the 6th Schedule will provide for legalised dumping of rig. Unacceptable. |
29 Jul
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Preliminary View
A Preliminary View of the Ministry's proposals for Rig 2 and for adding all Rig (spotted dogfish) to the Sixth Schedule to enable the release of live Rig if they are likely to survive.
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15 Jul
11
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Reference documents
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| Decision announcement
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Phil Heatley's decision was followed by a media release discussing the management decisions applying from the 1 October 2011 fishing year, including both decisions for Rig stocks. |
26 Sep 11
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| Minister's decision |
Phil Heatley's decision follows MFish advice. All Rig stocks will be added to the Sixth Schedule on or before 1 May 2012. For SPO 2, the TAC and TACC will be increased to cover excess commercial catch, and the allowance for Maori customary interests will be reduced from 20 to 5 tonne. |
23 Sep 11
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| MFish Final Advice Papers |
The Final Advice Paper from the Ministry to the Minister of Fisheries. MFish recommend the TAC and TACC is increased in Area 2 (SPO 2) to the average commercial catch level reported in the past six years. |
23 Sep 11
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The Final Advice Paper from the Ministry to the Minister of Fisheries. MFish recommend that all Rig stocks be added to the Sixth Schedule, to enable the release of live fish from commercial vessels. |
23 Sep 11
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| MFish Letters of Advice |
The letter from the Ministry of Fisheries advising the review of sustainability measures for Rig 2 (SPO 2) is underway. Submissions are due by 29 July 2011. |
30 Jun 11
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The Ministry of Fisheries' letter advising of the proposal to add all Rig stocks to the Sixth Schedule of the Fisheries Act 1996. Submissions are due by 29 July 2011. |
6 Jul 11
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| MFish Initial Advice |
The Ministry of Fisheries' Initial Position Paper (IPP) outlining their rationale for an increase in the TAC and TACC for Rig in Area 2, between Cape Runaway and Porirua, Wellington. |
30 Jun 11
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The Ministry of Fisheries' Initial Position Paper (IPP) proposing reasons why all Rig (spotted dogfish) stocks ought to be added to the Ministry's Sixth Schedule, to enable the release of Rig if they are likely to survive. |
6 Jul 11
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