The Independent Review consultants summary of public consultation submissions.

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Rights Working Group report on Soundings

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The Ministers Press Statement on release of RWG paper

"The consultation process has shown widespread support for change to the adminstration of marine recreational fishing, but diverse and conflicting views on what that change should be," Mr Hodgson said.

"As expected, licensing for marine recreational fishing has been roundly rejected by the fishing public.

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Submission from Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission

Te Ohu Kai Moana supports a priority, unconstrained share for customary harvest with second priority being accorded to commercial rights. This means that TAC reductions would be taken firstly from the recreational allowance.....

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