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Activists say Shane Jones' back-track on the fisheries act doesn't go far enough

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Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 6:19am
Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones during his stand-up on the Wellington waterfront where he released a consultation document on “the most significant reforms” of New Zealand’s fisheries for decades. 12 February, 2025. NZME photograph by Mark Mitchell
Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones during his stand-up on the Wellington waterfront where he released a consultation document on “the most significant reforms” of New Zealand’s fisheries for decades. 12 February, 2025. NZME photograph by Mark Mitchell

Activists say Shane Jones' back-track on the fisheries act doesn't go far enough

Author
Newstalk ZB ,
Publish Date
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 6:19am

The Government's U-turned on plans to ease minimum size limits for commercial fishing companies.

Greenpeace Aotearoa Oceans Lead Ellie Hooper told Ryan Bridge says she's pleased with the changes but they don't go far enough.

Hooper says the bill however, still incentivises the worst types of fishing - unselective bottom trawling - the impacts of which are being felt increasingly by all. 

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