The
Ultimate Challenge
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Dear
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The Ministry of Fisheries
has initiated the Shared Fisheries Policy project.
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This project
is the Ministry's latest attempt to reform the law, change the way
inshore shared fisheries are managed and define how much of the
total fish catch each sector can take.
option4, the New Zealand
Big Game Fishing Council and the New Zealand Recreational Fishing
Council have committed to working with Maori on this project. This
commitment is the result of the relationships forged with Maori
through the Hokianga Accord. The objective of this collective approach
is to achieve the best possible outcome for all non-commercial fishermen.
Your
Mandate
After spending six years
protecting the public's right to fish option4 has gained a wealth
of experience dealing with the Ministry of Fisheries.
option4 want your mandate
to speak for you and your family on allocation issues. Their insight
and collective knowledge make them the ideal team to achieve the
best outcome for all non-commercial fishermen.
Go
here to find out more and confirm you want option4 to represent
your interests and speak on your behalf in regards to the Shared
Fisheries Policy.
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Having Maori and Pakeha
in the same room, talking about fisheries and the protection
of our marine environment has been enlightening. The outcome
has been greater understanding and respect for each other.
While the Ministry
of Fisheries seem to have some difficulty with this relationship,
those who have been involved in the Hokianga Accord agree
with Chairman, Sonny Tau when he says, “Pakeha have the
knowledge, we have the tools. Let's use this combined power
and stick together as we look to preserve our fundamental
right to put food on our tables to feed our babies.”
If you want to be part
of this experience contact us for more
details » » »
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judicial review on kahawai has been delayed due to the lack
of evidence from the Crown and late receipt of the commercial
fishers evidence. The NZBGFC, the NZRFC, Ngapuhi and option4
are committed to the legal case and are determined the delay
will not derail the process. Read more here............ |
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