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Last review of kahawai – Only days left to have your say

The Ministry of Fisheries has asked for comment on the future management of kahawai in New Zealand. Submissions were due by Friday 13 August. NZ Sport Fishing Council, the Hokianga Accord and option4 have prepared a submission on behalf of non-commercial fishers. This is now available online at the kahawai page here »

This is your opportunity to comment directly to the Ministry on the quality of kahawai fishing in your area, the management options and any changes you have experienced over the years. It will only take a couple of minutes.

We believe you deserve to have your feedback and concerns highlighted in the final advice paper to the Minister. Kahawai are the ‘people’s fish’ - HAVE YOUR SAY NOW.

Submissions closed 13 August 2010, but do not let this date put you off expressing your views on the quality of kahawai fishing in your area.  A Ministerial decision is expected before 1 October 2010.

1. Using the map alongside, in which area do you do most of you kahawai fishing?

1 2 3 4 8
Please make a selection.

2.  In your experience, what is the comparison between the numbers of kahawai in your area now compared to the number in the 1980s?

Current kahawai numbers compared to the 1980s
There are more now About the same About 20% less About 50% less About 70% less About 90% less About 95% less
Please make a selection.

3. Which one of the management options would you support in these areas?
The Ministry has presented the first three options.
We have added an option 4 in each area.

Kahawai 1 (KAH 1)
I support Please make a selection.
Option1: Rebuild kahawai stocks by 10% over the next 18 years and a 30 t per year reduction in commercial quota.  (Ministry preferred option)
Option2: Current management is about right, leave quota and allowances as they are.
Option3: Fish kahawai stocks down by a further 15%, as this is where the models say the maximum sustainable catch can be taken each year.
Option4: Rebuild kahawai stocks as soon as possible by reducing the commercial quota by 500 tonne, to cover bycatch only.
Don't Know

Kahawai 2 (KAH 2)
I support Please make a selection.
Option1: Current management in area 2 is about right leave quota and allowances as they are.
Option2: Increase the recreational allowance in area 2  by 190 tonnes and reduce the TACC by 190 tonne .
Don't Know
option4 Reduce the TAC to 1340 tonne, retain non-commercial allowances and reduce the (commercial) TACC by 190 tonnes to cover unavoidable bycatch. (Refer to draft submission proposal » )

Kahawai 3 (KAH 3)
I support Please make a selection.
Option1: Current management in area 3 is about right leave quota and allowances as they are.
Option2: Increase the recreational allowance in area 3  by 120 tonne and reduce the TACC by 120 tonne.
Don't Know
option4 Reduce the TAC to 815 tonne, retain non-commercial allowances and reduce the (commercial) TACC by 120 tonnes to cover unavoidable bycatch. (Refer to draft submission proposal » )
My own observation of kahawai at (insert area) is
 
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Submissions close 13 August 2010
Email to: trudie.macfarlane@fish.govt.nz
Post to: Trudie Macfarlane
Ministry of Fisheries
PO Box 1020
Wellington 6140
Fax: (04) 8194669 Attention to Trudie Macfarlane.
 
By submitting this form an email submission will be sent to Trudie and a copy sent to option4
If you have any problems with submitting this information
please contact Trish Rea on (09) 818 6205 or email
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