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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

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

Greenpeace says the Government’s partial backdown on controversial fishing rule changes don't go far enough. 

Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has U-turned on a plan to allow commercial fishing companies to sell some undersized fish to reduce wastage. 

It follows concerns the move would deplete fishing stocks. 

Greenpeace Oceans Lead Ellie Hooper told Ryan Bridge the rest of the Government's proposed changes still reads like a wish-list for the trawling industry and would limit public input on key decisions. 

She says there's also the issue of cameras on boats, and under this bill, footage would be locked up and unable to be accessed. 

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