Sustainable fisheries – are we really there?
When you consider fisheries and the debate over the impacts of fishing a wider question needs to be asked, exactly what is a sustainable fishery. Some of these issues have…
Mining law will change to ensure oil and gas miners clean up before leaving
The Government intends to amend the Crown Minerals Act 1991 in the wake of the issues affecting Tamarind Taranaki and its ability to fund the decommissioning of the Tui oil…
Longline skipper fined $13,000 for failing to deploy seabird avoiding gear
The former skipper of a Hawke’s Bay fishing vessel has been fined $13,000 for not deploying seabird protection equipment while long-lining for tuna and swordfish 20 times. The Ministry of…
PMs Science Report on Fisheries is a missed opportunity
The Report on commercial fishing by the PM’s Chief Science Advisor, Dame Juliet Gerrard, was made public in March. The report came out of a process which was co-chaired by…
Court of Appeal judgement on seabed mining celebrated
A resoundingly successful win in the Court of Appeal turning down offshore seabed mining is a cause for great celebration, especially by conservation organisations. The outcome of the case fully…
Mining Still threatens the Coromandel: How did this happen?
The mining industry, and their political stooges, are always shouting about ‘checks and balances’ to shut down our arguments. They claim that we are scaremongerers, making mischief, stirring –…
Ross Sea: Antarctic Marine Protection Comes into force on 1 December 2017
ECO Vice-Chair and long-time Antarctic campaigner Cath Wallace previews the new protections for the Antarctic which come into force this Friday, 1st December: The Ross Sea Marine Protected Area…
The Environmental Impact Of Cigarette Litter
Daisy Poe from Quitza draws our attention to the immense threat to our marine environment and air quality caused by smoking and discarded butts. Quitza is a non profit where…
Holding environmental degradation at bay
ECO intern and HECUA student Emily Donaldson takes a close look at the work being done by the Bay of Islands Maritime Park group. The Bay of Islands Maritime Park,…
MPI reviews New Zealand fisheries – are we really world-leading?
Cath Wallace reviews the Ministry of Primary Industries fisheries review, currently under way The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) is embarking on a significant review of New Zealand fisheries…