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Paterson
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Stewart Island |
The government 'who listens
to the people' have approved a marine reserve in Paterson Inlet
despite overwhelming opposition to the proposal and growing discontent
at the process employed in locking up our marine environment to
New Zealanders who fish for food, forever.
On June 4, 2004 Chris Carter
announced the creation of the Ulva Island Marine Reserve. As Minister
of Conservation, Carter has ignored the calls for good process and
the objections from those who use the area.
Consultation for this proposal
was conducted over nine years ago. Much has changed since then.
Concurrence was sought from
the Ministers of Transport and Fisheries. The Ministry of Fisheries
(MFish) held meetings late in 2003 to discuss whether consent should
be given. The majority of submissions to the concurrence decision
were opposed to agreement being given. It was given anyway.
Ignoring the growing call
for an integrated and coordinated approach to marine protection
these Ministers have ploughed on with their strategy.
What happens to the fisheries
management plan that has applied in this area since 1994?
If a mataitai is good enough
for 90% of the Inlet, why doesn't it apply to 100%?
Many unanswered questions
remain regarding this marine reserve process. Carter is right about
one aspect, "the whole process has been a bit ad hoc. It's been
a lose-lose (situation) all around." (STL 5 June 2004)
If you would like to email
Chris Carter or David Benson-Pope, the Minister of Fisheries please
do so.
Chris Carter – ccarter@ministers.govt.nz
David Benson-Pope - jolene.key@parliament.govt.nz
If you have any information relating to this proposal suitable for
inclusion in this section please email us at contact@option4.co.nz
Paterson Inlet |
Latest Update |
Update
# 43 - Protecting our precious marine environment
If ever there
was a time to ride the wave of public awareness for the
need to protect our precious marine environment now is the
hour. Gone is the alibi of ignorance and obliviousness.... |
Jun
2004

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Submissions to Concurrence
Decision |
option4 |
We are committed to adequate consultation, good process
and outcomes. Until the whole marine reserve process is reviewed...it
is questionable how successful marine reserves will be in
any area. |
Nov
2003

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CRA8 Management Committee |
A marine reserve is not required to encourage scientific
study within Paterson Inlet....Therefore the establishment
of a reserve for this purpose (which is the purpose of the
Marine Reserves Act), with the resultant interference to current
users but no additional benefits, must be contrary to the
public interest. |
Oct
2003

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Announcement - Articles |
Thumbs
Up - Chris Carter perpetuates the myth about marine
reserves
"It's a small
step forward, and unless we take these steps we risk losing
marine species.." |
5 Jun
04

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Sabotage
of NZ marine reserve vision doomed to failure: Carter
"I'm mystified
why recreational fishers are not our greatest allies.." |
5 Jun
04

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Announcement - Letters |
Minister announces his approval for the Te Whaka a Te Wera Mataitai reserve in Paterson Inlet. |
30 Dec 04

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Head of Wilderness by Brian Dean |
14 Jun
04

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Surely, a commonsense approach, with an eye to sustainability
for future generations, and keeping in mind the fact that
fishing has long been one of New Zealand's most popular sports,
is a far better option than the sledgehammer tactics of this
arrogant Government... by Alan Key |
11 Jun
04

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The opportunity to disagree is a cornerstone of democracy
by Malcolm Lawson |
11 Jun
04

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Open letter to Chris Carter by Outdoor Recreation NZ Marine
Committee |
10 Jun
04

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Background Information |
Ministry of Fisheries advertisement in The Southland Times
to ask for submissions on the Te Whaka a Te Wera Mataitai
Reserve proposal |
31 Jan
04

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Ministry of Fisheries advertisement in The Southland Times
to advise of a public meeting to discuss the proposed mataitai |
6 Dec
03

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Pete Hodgson, Minister of Fisheries, responds to option4's
request with a two week extension to the submission period.
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5 Nov
03

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option4 write to the Minister of Fisheries requesting an
extension to the submission period for input into the concurrence
decision for the proposed reserve. |
23 Oct
03

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Ministry of Fisheries presentation to the public meetings
asking for submissions on the Paterson Inlet marine reserve
application. |
Sep 2003 |
This is available in Microsoft PowerPoint format (214K) |
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The same PowerPoint presentation in web (html) format |
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Department of Conservation brochure for the Paterson Inlet
marine reserve proposal (application). |
Sep
2003

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Meeting report - Invercargill Working Men's
Club, held to discuss the process the Minister wants before
giving his agreement to the application |
24 Sep 03
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Meeting report - Invercargill Working Men's
Club meeting discusses the marine reserve application for
Paterson Inlet. |
2 Sep
03

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The Minister of Conservation's media statement announcing
her approval of the Paterson Inlet marine reserve. |
July
2002

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The original application for a marine reserve at Paterson
Inlet. (349K) |
Dec 1994

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