option4.co.nz is a group of recreational fishing advocates who have formed an action group to respond to the Ministry of Fisheries invitation to participate in the process of redefining the nature and extent of the right of the public to fish and gather seafood in New Zealand.

The Ministry of Fisheries, in conjunction with the N.Z. Recreational Fishing Council, have compiled a discussion document called "Soundings". The document suggests 3 options for the future management of the public's rights and access to our fishery.

In our opinion none of the 3 options regarding the future management of the recreational fisheries, as presented, in "Soundings" are acceptable, nor are they capable of improving the lot of non-commercial fishers.

All of the proposed options in the Soundings document allow for the continual erosion of the fishing publics individual rights. This web site has been created to ensure clubs, associations, and individuals with an interest in recreational fishing can be kept informed and up to date with the activities of the option4.co.nz action group and also have coordinated input into the current process of redefining non-commercial rights in our fisheries.
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