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MPI betray Hawkes Bay fishers
Dave Turner
How does it feel to be completely betrayed by the MPI who are tasked with the management of our inshore fishery around the New Zealand coastline? These people in MPI don’t appear to be account-
able to anyone as they get away scot free botch up after botch up. They are no better than the predators and rats that the ‘pfnz’ plan to eradicate from our forests as they continue to deny there is an is-
sue with the fishery and blatantly ignore pleas for help from the recreational fishing groups in the Hawkes Bay area and nationally. Our social media is full of recreational fishers who are sick and tired of being ignored but the MPI and government appear to take no notice. Boat ramp surveys by the Hawkes Bay fishing clubs have proven a severe decline yet Turner refuses to acknowledge and deal with the issues, all the time allowing commercial fishing to continue unabated, even while a commercial fishing company is under investigation for 350 fishing crimes. This company should have been closed down, boats confiscated and sackings, yet the MPI has failed to address the rebuild of the stock, in favour of employment and the export contracts. Promise after promise has come to nothing and now the Hawkes Bay Council with the local MP have got involved. But nothing has come of this either. Are the MPI completely out of control and deliberately refusing to act? The answer has to be yes. Nathan Guy MUST BE made and HELD accountable for his complete and utter refusal to assist local fishers. He has turned his back on Hawkes
Bay recreational fishers and shown his absolute support for commercial overfishing, so with the 2017 elections looming Nathan Guy and his Kapiti electorate must be made aware of his complete disregard. In fact he has done nothing for his own electorate fishers either, as commercial fishing vessels are frequently observed fishing through the Kapiti reserve. Even some of the commercial fishers, those that have a conscience, acknowledge a decline in the inshore fishing. Species like Gurnard, snapper, kahawai, terakihi, trevally, and hapuka have all declined in both numbers and size. The commercial fishers will continue to fish close inshore purely to save fuel costs until there are so few fish left it will not be financially viable for them to do so and will be forced to go further out. It’s time we learnt from overseas fisheries and from other people’s mistakes. Ten days before the total collapse of the Canadian cod fishery their Minister of Fisheries was spouting off on how healthy the fishery was. He did that because he wanted to extend the deal with South Korea. That caused an uprising that caused 1700 commercial fishing boats
to be tied up and his resignation. However the Canadians did not have a Treaty of Waitangi to deal with so could implement the closure straight away. We do not have that luxury. If you don’t pay iwi you will be in breach of the law under the Treaties Settlement Act. I will never agree with this but it is what it is and that needs to happen here urgently. The minster has the power under section 16(1)b the minister has emergency measures for a depleted fish stock to stop or restrict commercial fishing but he doesn’t have the ‘gonads’ to go against those companies that make huge donations to the national party. If ever there was a need to ban inshore trawling from within 12 nautical miles around New Zealand to better allow for recreational fishing then the time is now, especially for the Hawkes Bay and Bay of Plenty. The only fish left in many of these areas are where our reefs protect them or where there is clean sandy or muddy ground. MPI are still hell bent on the double the value of the export by 2025. This economic policy should never have been applied to the wild fish stock of NZ. Many fish stocks in NZ will be destroyed because
of this stupidity by the government when the only realistic way to achieve this goal is Aquaculture. The Fishing and Outdoors newspaper is now focusing our complete attention on exposing the corruption and deceit in the MPI and on generating widespread public support to have commercial fishing completely banned from the inshore fishery. We ask recreational fishers to start making their neighbours, friends and family aware of the MPI’s refusal to help and for the public to recall what our politicians have refused to do when they go to the polling booths next year. If we don’t do this then we deserve the worst. Iwi will not move outside any chart line around New Zealand without compensation. Trying to achieve this without financial compensation is a waste of time and effort. This would only result in more wasted time and costly court actions Recreational fishers have to get their heads around this and get over it. We say write out a big cheque and get rid of the scumbags as without a good sized cheque they won’t move an inch. The sooner we buy back the water forever that was given as compensation to iwi, the cheaper the purchase will be.
Compensation must be paid Compensation for commercial fishers is a real road block for Legasea. Right or wrong let’s look at this road block to negotiations on banning all commercial vessels from fishing inside the 12 nautical mile chart line. Should we pay commercial fishers tax payer money for the loss of water space when they don’t have a quota cut? Really that’s it in a nutshell. If we look at the facts we may get some head way. Firstly if you take away the right of the commercial fisher to fish close into the shore line, it will cost more for them in fuel and engine hours to fish further outside the 12nm line. Secondly, it will cost more fishing days as well, as there will be times that not having the option of close water sheltered fishing will mean no fishing. Not funny when this is your living. Then really the big fly in the ointment is Iwi. Their fishing quota was given to them as compensation for loss of rights and or breaches of the Waitangi Treaty. If you give compensation to a group of people that own a 1 billion dollar asset and then say sorry, but you can’t fish in 10% of it or its going to cost you 10% more to fish it, then you
have effectively eroded the compensation you have given them by 10%. These are the facts whether you agree with them or not. Legasea have taken the moral high ground on this. I agree that the commercial fishers should never have been given ownership of the commercial fishery, but they have. I agree that Iwi should never have been given their share of the fishery as compensation but they have, they should have been given cash. The fact is these stakeholders do own the fishery and the law says so. In a meeting with Winston Peters, Richard Prosser, NZ First, Rhys Smith, Graham Carter Fishing Outdoors newspaper, Scott Macindoe, and Richard Baker Legasea; Winston Peters told Scott Macindoe that legally, compensation would have to be paid and it is also cheaper than going to court and losing. He gave the example of what Bill Birch did in relation to a land deal he was involved in. Basically it came down to this, Bill Birch got bloody minded about paying compensation and in the end lost in court and this cost the tax payer more than twice the amount in the long run. The other side of the coin is that if
you give out a good compensation package many of the commercial fishers that are struggling will jump rather than having to be pushed. Especially when the Westpac Bank reports that the commercial fishing industry is in dire straights. Also if there is a good ‘straight up’ deal on the table, it could save years in meeting times and travel. There is a matter of emergency for places like the Hawkes Bay and the Bay of Plenty where the fish stock is still declining, in fish size and bio mas, while the commercial fishers are still allowed to continue fishing there. The sooner we can settle and have an ‘export free’ inshore fishery, the better it will be for the fish and the cheaper it will be for the taxpayer. The alternative really is a collapse of the fishery entirely, while we spend another two or three years talking about it. A lot of the compensation money will end up being spent in NZ so you could say a boost of say one billion$ to local communities, what is the cost of forever? Whatever the cost is, if the export industry is outside the inshore line forever it will be worth it.
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Cutting up the smoked venison
Taking out the baskets of food
We had an invite to go over to my cousins to help them celebrate his 50th birthday the other weekend. Steve had told us he was putting down
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a hangi so reminiscing from my Army days and the feeds we had from traditional hangi’s, my mouth was watering. Steve had set up a UFO steamer in his shed and had previously loaded it up when we got there so it was with anticipation as friends and family watched the unloading. The bottom basket they filled to the top with meat (1 pork roast, a leg of smoked venison, a leg of lamb, a heap of chicken legs and a Wild Pork roast.) The top basket was filled to the top with vegetables. On top of this they had put stuffing and kumara with potatoes in some home made cans. In exactly 3 hours the meal was cooked perfectly. There were 36 of us and all agreed the meal was beauti- The UFO steamer fully cooked. If we hadn’t seen the food come from the cooker tion as per the traditional hangi you wouldn’t have known the dif- method; lighting up the gas cooker ference as the taste was perfect. and putting the food in (as opposed to firewood, irons, hours of tendWe had quite a lot of food left over ing the fire, digging the pit, shifting for later, which we put back into the irons, laying in the food, coverthe steamer to keep warm and ing the whole lot, then the whole tucked into later on for dinner. uncovering bit) was a bit like sacriThe UFO saved hours of prepara- lege ( how can something this easy
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taste as good as something that requires enormous preparation? ). The end result was well worth the wait; taste was fabulous and couldn’t tell the difference between the UFO and the real thing. The other huge advantage is that the food can be kept hot for ‘seconds’.
Fined for selling Crayfish on Facebook Two Northland women who advertised seafood for sale on closed Facebook pages have each been fined for breaching fisheries regulations. Santi Samuels-Taylor, 40, from Kamo, and 23-year-old Peti Elizabeth Mark, from Raumanga, were convicted and fined $1000 each under the Fisheries Act. Both were also ordered to pay $130 court costs when they appeared in the Whangarei District Court. Ministry for Primary Industries Northland district compliance manager Stephen Ruds-
dale said Samuels-Taylor’s offending was discovered after a tip from a member of the public. He said she had advertised a raffle for kina roe, crayfish and oysters on a closed Facebook page in mid-December last year. “When she was spoken to she said she had sold 10 punnets of kina and 10 punnets of oysters. She also said she had received the seafood from her brother and wasn’t aware of the rules relating to recreationally taken seafood,” Mr Rudsdale said.
A tip from the public also led to the conviction of Mark, who had been advertising crayfish for sale on a closed Facebook group page. Mark detailed costs for different sizes of crayfish where a “large” was $40, a “medium” $30 and a “small” $25. She also added she had 11 crays for sale and would sell a bulk lot for $250. A short time later the post was amended to nine crays for sale for $200. Mr Rudsdale said Mark subsequently told fishery officers that she had only three crayfish, two of which she sold for $40 each, and
that the other had been eaten. She said she spent the money from the sale of the two crays on dinner. Mr Rudsdale said social media was proving to be a powerful tool in uncovering fishing-related offences. “Both of these cases were a result of information from the public. The people who tipped us off obviously knew it was illegal to sell fish or shellfish caught recreationally. The rules are clear but if you’re unsure, we are always happy to advise on what you can and can’t do.
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Coromandel Fish & Dive Report Not really a fishing report this month it's winter and not a lot happening, at least fish are still being caught, Kingies are still there and the snapper but so is the wind and rain making it difficult to decide whether to go fishing or stay home where its warm (and you might be given a chore, well at least one chore must equal brownie points for the next fishing day).
Crays are still around for those who want to brave the colder water. It was great to be part of the Illume Festival this year instead of a spectator, Fridays weather blew through at about 4:30am causing concern I would imagine to the organisers but after that not much rain just a cold wind, plenty of people around which was good to see, Saturday night was
great with the parade and the fireworks and not much rain, it is great to see all the support from the locals coming out and enjoying the fun. Scallop season is just a few weeks away so get your gear all sorted now, we have MPI info here if you need to brush up on the regulations for this area. And we are always up for a chat and still wanting more photos for our board. Tight lines Gail & Des
Whitianga Boat ramps A plan to improve existing boat and wharf facilities around Whitianga over the next few years has been given the go-ahead as part of a new Boat Ramp Strategy for Whitianga. “Over the years there have been many investigations and proposals into possible sites for the development of a single “Destination Boat Ramp,” to help cater to the growing number of recreational and commercial fishers and boaties,” says Allan Tiplady, Council’s Area Manager for Mercury Bay. “With the development of the Whitianga Boat Ramp Strategy, the conclusion is that no one site that will be able to provide a single Destination Boat Ramp facility,” says Mr Tiplady. “Instead we’re looking at a number of boat ramp facilities in different locations collectively meeting the current and future demand.”
FUTURE OF RECREATIONAL FISHING A look into the future - 100 years hence As sea-levels continue to rise are we likely to see yet an even greater abundance of snapper as we’ve seen in the last 20 years? This has been brought about by the flooding of low lying coastal land, which has been particularly noticeable in the last 20 years. What scientists have found is the rise in sea nutrient levels, caused by eroded and flooded farmland has provided a massive boost to marine micro-organisms, which in turn are the main building blocks of the marine eco-system, the basis of the food chain. Some species of fish seem to be thriving at last and bag limits are likely to be increased if this trend continues. The restrictions on commercial quota 47 years ago, has made all the difference to fish survival and breeding ability. A 14% increase in breeding age snapper was seen in the data from the 2065 recreational permit returns, compared to the returns in 2085. That in turn has
Retain the existing boat ramp in its current configuration.Dredge the channel from the ramp to the main Some proposed options in the Whi- river channel to enable all tide use Whitianga Wharf. tianga Boat Ramp Strategy include: 3 1 - Dundas St boat ramp Long term the plan is to facilitate the Extend the ramp to create a dou- objective of closing the Wharf boat ble ramp with a centre pontoon. ramp, so a third facility will most likely Extend the length of the be required. However before a final ramp into the water by 9m decision is made the usage and deto give a total length of 33m mand for the upgraded ramps at DunDredge the channel from the das Street and Robinson Road, along ramp to the main river chan- with on-going usage of the Wharf nel to enable all tide use. ramp, will be monitored to assess the Detail design to identify a need capacity in relation to the usage. This for a tidal protection struc- will provide the information necesture to maintain the channel sary to make a final determination .Provide parking on the adjacent land on whether a third ramp is needed. which Council controls by way of a At other facilities in the wider Mercontrol and management agreement cury Bay $178k is budgeted for a with the Whitianga Marina Society. new launching pontoon and boat 2 - Robinson Road boat ramp. ramp improvements at the Purangi Build a new boat ramp here Estuary and $210k is budgeted for TV One News portrayed the recent adjacent to the existing a new launching pontoon and boat protests against the blatant killing ramp to facilitate all tide use. ramp improvements at Matarangi. and unreported killing of dolphins by Commercial Fishing Companies. The CEO of Seafood NZ George Clements said: “Nobody wins by Dolphin, Seals, Birds putting themselves at risk near our fishing boats, causing themnomic crime and it would be pre- forestry and fishing was estimated at selves harm, so we take it seriously”. sented to Cabinet in the near future. $325 million. Because of this extremely The arrogance of this man is shown But the report did not make it to Cabi- low figure it is unlikely to include the very clearly in his statement, blamnet and was not released, with the ‘black fish’ market where commercial ing the dolphins, seals and birds for estimated costs of the various types fishing companies catch tons of unde- swimming or flying near the fishing of economic crime included - which clared fish using foreign vessels, load it vessels, and this is the very probput the total cost of economic crime into unweighed containers and send lem New Zealanders are facing as at between $6.1 and $9.4 billion. to Asian countries for processing be- the Commercial Fishing Companies, The total amount of fraud agriculture, fore bringing the products back here. commercial fishers and the support
Fraud in the Primary Industries Economic crime is costing New Zealand up to $9.4 billion a year according to a draft Serious Fraud Office (SFO) report. At the beginning of last year the then Minister for the SFO, Anne Tolley, was reported as saying that a number of Government ministries had been working for two years on a report quantifying the cost of eco-
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seen a continued strengthening of breeding stock and average fish size, which seems now to have stabilized since the turn of the century. An international inquiry early last century, in which the NZ Government was a major contributor of data following the MPI scandal, changed monitoring procedures. From then on well documented data from satellite surveillance and on board monitors on all commercial fishing boats helped piece together a much more accurate picture of sustainable harvests. When more automated fish capturing techniques evolved mid-century, this data helped the case for legislation to restrict robot fish harvesters. Again, that only came about following further heavy lobbying by the recreational fishing sector, who pressured the government into action following the realization, that Recreational Fishing really was a major contributor to the economy. Soon after robot fish harvesters were introduced, many fishing tack-
Deliberate killing of dolphin industries like Seafood NZ, not only refuse to take responsibility but pass the buck and blame someone else. Have they no morals or integrity? The very reason that the dolphins, seals and birds are getting caught is that the fishing vessels are fishing in the wrong places. They need to be banned completely from fishing in areas where the dolphins and seals live. This is the only answer. The programme reported that one foreign charter vessel fishing boat caught 36 dolphins in the 2013/2014 fishing season then sailed off because it’s not illegal to catch them.
le manufacturers were struggling to survive. Fish stocks worldwide reached historic lows, the drop in purchases of fishing gear was catastrophic to many in the retail trade. It was not just fishing tackle, but all the related industries, outdoor allweather gear, boat manufacturers and even some in the hospitality market, who were dependent on holidaying anglers for a lot of trade. Only a few small companies remained in business, as just a handful of determined anglers continued to purchase new equipment and spend a few hours of recreational time with rod in hand. Thankfully, that is happily behind us now, many of these trades have re-established themselves and a reasonably bright future seems assured. But having said that, we must be vigilant to ensure the past situation doesn’t happen again. It’s great to see a youngster catching their first fish! This seemed most unlikely a few decades back! Would we ever see a fish outside a fish farm?
This was nearly double the previous year. Something is not right here because at the start of the segment they said only 30 had been reported, then at the end 36 by just one boat. So when a boat has no observers on board no dolphins are caught. But when observers are on board many dolphin are caught and killed. Only 15% of fishing boats have observers which means that the true figure is likely to be over 80 dolphins. Sounds like a complete cover-up and collusion by the MPI, just to let the fishing company donors to the national party have their way.
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Before you head out on the water next summer there are some important maritime radio changes you need to know about. On 1 October 2016, New Zealand is changing some maritime VHF repeater channels, and NowCasting weather services, to make space for new international ship tracking and data services, and to make sure our VHF radio services are compatible with the rest of the world. It is important to note that the existing maritime Channel 16, used for safety, distress and communication, will not change. Maritime New Zealand, the Government agency responsible for safe secure and clean seas in New Zealand, will continue to monitor Channel 16. There’s no need to change your radio – current radios will be able to access all
the available channels after the changes take place. However, you may need to switch to a new channel number to continue to access your local repeater, or to listen to the weather forecast. For some newer VHF radios that have four digits you will need to add 20 before the new channel to get the weather report. For example, 19 becomes 2019, 79 becomes 2079. In New Zealand’s coastal waters, maritime radio channels are used for many different purposes, ranging from broadcasting weather information, to providing a way to communicate in the event of emergency. Changing our maritime channels has been a multi-agency project, involving Maritime New Zealand, Coastguard New Zealand, and Radio Spectrum Management. Radio Spectrum Management (a
business unit of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment), is the organisation that manages radio spectrum of behalf of New Zealand, and makes sure that we are in line with the rest of the world. Coastguard New Zealand uses some of the maritime channels to provide services to their members and help Maritime New Zealand when emergencies occur. Coastguard uses the maritime channels to broadcast weather information at key locations around the country. It also provides a breakdown service for members if they experience mechanical trouble on the water. An updated radio handbook and frequency stickers with the new channel information are available from 1 August 2016. To order, and for more information, head to retune.co.nz
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Blake takes a special interest in martial arts and they both enjoy camping and hiking in their spare time, though their young son Chase keeps them busy enough as it is, living up to his name. “He’s a hundred miles a minute,” Stacey laughs. It’s been said that people would have to go to five different stores to find the kind of range they have here in Cambridge. There’s really something for everyone at Sportsworld, you’ll find practically all of the gears you could need for fishing, camping, hunting, racquet sports, watersports, ball sports, exercise/ fitness, footwear/apparel and more. The store is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and located at 50 Victoria Street, so pop in and introduce yourself and check out the wide range for yourself!
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Commercial crayfishers the biggest predators
Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd, New Zealand’s largest Iwi-owned fishing company, has rebranded to Moana New Zealand and opened a new live lobster export facility in Auckland on which trebles previous capacity. This new live crayfish facility being celebrated by the stakeholders in the crayfish industry of NZ, to create longstanding value through the delivery of top quality kaimoana across its key seafood markets around the world so the PR Machine says while kiwis seafood lovers miss out. The new facility holds over 300,000 litres of sea water, can process six tonnes of lobster per day for export and has a total hold capacity of 27 tonnes.
Supplying premium product is key and much research and development has led to a better understanding of the physiology of lobster and water quality. It’s lead to significant advances in understanding management of live lobster at the expense of recreational crayfish. What we need to look at is whenever the commercial fishers send up balloons, break out the champagne somebody or something pays a price. Aotearoa Fisheries Chief Executive Carl Carrington states that “We are the true guardians of the world’s most pristine and sustainabilitymanaged fisheries, and we share a deep sense of responsibility to our people and respect for Kaimoana.” If this statement was true there would be plenty of crayfish for local trade at reasonable prices and an abundance for recreational fishers. He doesn’t make any comment about commercial taking undersized crayfish and the exploitation of the crayfish. He
doesn’t say anything about the hundreds of craypots around recreational fishing areas in close proximity to coastal holiday villages and camping grounds. He doesn’t give any guarantee that the ‘live crayfish’’ will be killed humanely and not end up as ‘ikizukuri crayfish’ served alive in restaurants across Asia and here in New Zealand. Why not, because this whole crayfish seeking exercise is about greed and lining the shareholders pockets and has nothing to do with sustainable fishing and is fully condoned by our corrupt MPI. To do an impact report on crayfish you need to start at the very beginning and go to the very end.That means you need to start from when the cray is born, where it lives, how it was caught, who bought it, and who ate it and the impact that had on the resource as well as any people along the way. I could go into the sex life of these lovely mollusk’s but rather than starting with the chicken for the purposes of this report I will start with the egg. It is basically this, if you want crayfish to float into your patch of coast you can do nothing but wait. Mother nature has total control over the supply of your crayfish replacements. This is the first point where man has his first impact on the crays and shockingly they are still microscopic. These tiny little crays need kelp to hide and live in to survive. If the commercial fishers have caught to many crays, there will be nothing to eat the kina, the kina eat the kelp, if there’s no kelp there’s nowhere for the crayfish replacements to live and you then end up with a lifeless patch of coast void of anything but bare rocks covered in kina. Then to top it off the ‘green type’ scientist will try to make a marine reserve and kick everybody out forever...
instead of restricting the cray catch. So if the cray are lucky and find a patch of coast that has not been overfished, is not covered in kina and has some kelp to hold onto and call home, what’s next for these little guys. I would like to say they live happy ever after, but no because they just taste so good. Everything wants to eat crayfish. There is a very big list of natural predators that must be taken into account. Then there is man and we come in the form of recreational, customary, and commercial. MPI in its attempt to follow the ‘double export by 2025’ goal have made the commercial cray fishers the biggest predators to the cray fishery by far. In one area the customary were allocated 20mt the recreational fishers 60mt and the commercial fishers 350mt. Add to this the fact that cray 7, cray 3, cray 8 are allowed concession cray down to a size of 52mm a whole 2mm smaller than recreational fishers are allowed. A sustainable size limit set by MPI. The concession cray size was brought in by the MPI because the CPUE which reported an abundance of cray. The reality is that this allowed smaller cray to be caught just for the ‘export added dollar value’ where overseas markets demand a smaller sized fish. If any rec fisher was caught doing this they would be prosecuted. This gives the commercial fishers a higher number of crays per mt of quota. As they sell cray by the piece and smaller pieces fit on more plates. This brainless idea by MPI is clearly market driven and is really good for profit. This means not only are the commercial crayfishers the biggest predators, but they have also been allowed to kill for profit, the juveniles of their quarry. This is something no other farming industry in NZ does and to me it really shows a lack of
respect for anything but money. There is not much point talking about what happens to the customary or recreational crayfish catch, because it is simply eaten by friends family and guests. Quota holders are the only people in NZ that are allowed by law to sell for financial reward any wild seafood they harvest. This has given the seafood industry a total monopoly over both supply and price. This is very evident when it comes to crayfish and our local supply and price. For the best part this has meant crayfish is of the shopping list of 99.9% of Kiwis. Although I have seen precooked and frozen NZ cray in super markets for the low price of $98 kg, oh but this was because its legs had come off in the live swimming pool and it was not export grade. Yet they have the audacity to sell Canadian lobster. The sad thing is that crayfish has gone past the point of being a treat, or even a luxury to a sad point where many people will never experience the sweet taste of our crayfish in their lifetime. So our little crayfish beat the odds and grew up to be 52mm and was caught by a commercial fisher.This is good news for a few wealthy cray exporters and you could say an experience for our little cray as he is about to be well traveled internationally. First up is a holding pot close to home while he waits for transport. The cray is then placed in fish bins for the transport to the cray processing factory. This is cray heaven really as the commercial fishers are keen to have as little dead loss as possible. In most cases the water temp is dropped and the
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of sheep for slaughter is against NZ law for this reason, so why is this happening to our crays and eels. The consumer pays more to torture our crayfish to death. I will not be celebrating this new swimming pool for crayfish at the Auckland Airport. They should pull it down and change the law, to bring crayfish live export to an end. Will the world end if we stop exporting live cray, no. Who knows if they do us kiwis and tourist may be able to have some instead of having to import our crayfish precooked and frozen from Canada. A ‘live crayfish’ being served up ‘Ikizukuri style’ in an Asian Restaurant in Auckland. The photo shows the ‘live crayfish’ detached from its tail while still moving on the plate.
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Hawkes Bay Teenage Fishing Antics Commercial fisher total disregard By Steven Waerea
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where in its life span. The fishing industry companies zone, only to be still depleting the Patched her up and she have been actively involved in bird life with long line fish hooks. still buckled and bent for trying to elevate seabird loss in The problem is of course that these a long time thereafter. the Industry, by using a range of birds apart from being beautiThis is about the time measures to scare the birds, put- ful harmless creatures, is that they when the wharf in ting extra weights on lines and have a high mortality rate anyway. was left in hope Feeding lines out through un- This just is not fair that a mother •Napier Stows away in caravan or motorhome of catching bigger fish, derwater tube systems, to gets caught on a long line and the •andVery compact we didn’t have to• Easy to transport get the hooks deeper quicker. chick dies as well. It’s not fair that a move far. Our favourite There have been awards given mother does all the right things to fishing spot as young to young fishermen in the indus- feed her chick and it dies anyway. Perfume Point our favourite spot as young teenager’s teenagers was Perfume try in this field and one was even So what would you do to a scum All the mullet we caught when we Point, located at the entrance of presented by Prince Charles. bag commercial fisher who is so were young gave us the necessary what is known as Napier’s harbour. On the face of it the industry seems to selfish and disrespectful that he skills for yielding a fishing rod like a pro. It’s not very big this harbour. I think of be really trying to get this right. There refused to use any bird deIf you have never caught a Kahawai it more as a river. At the entrance is a measures on purhave in the past been literally thou- terrent on one of them cheap kids rods you small stretch of rocks sticking out into sands of seabirds killed and maimed, pose and caught 38 Albatross. get from The Warehouse or the many the ocean with a beach on one side by surface longlining mainly. The Unfortunately tar and feathering suppliers, I dare you to give it a go. and the harbour entrance on the other. birds are also at risk from the inshore is a little bit illegal which is surely Man, weaway used to catch a lot of good You’ll either snap the line many a time Packs smaller boats as they lower the line the most appropriate punishment. or eventually bust the reel to pieces. table fish from there, plus you’d while steaming at a slow speed to set. This skipper should never again be into a carry bag Around the young tender age of 10 to have more chance of catching a vaThere is plenty of good facebook mate- allowed to fish on any NZ water13 was when it came time to step it up riety of fish, not just Kahawai from Teaching next generation of family with rial on birds that feed their young with way, ocean, harbour or bath tub. to a bigger rod, the calibre of rod with there. You had to be careful not to the common Kahawa fishhooks in the mother’s gullet, only This skipper is no better than a lots of power to handle working these catch a boat when casting into the to have the chick get caught and die. person who mistreats any other • Extremely stable 1–3caught people Up toif 5hp 2 The year warranty 7 colours hard fighting Hawkes Bay Kahawai. boat channel and yes •I have The South • Georgia Islandsinisstock a animal. He should be prosecutbe • a secret I told • you. Awaa few boats there and toto had to be a favourite area. It has sad tale of the fishery being re- ed under the Animal Cruelty Act many people still do. three river’s feeding the mouth, the built by having a 12 nm exclusion for mistreatment of a mammal. You’d find Snapper, Clive River, Ngaruroro River and the Kingfish, Trevally and Tutaekuri River, plus many creeks. Mackerel in the warmer It’s a great place for camping, netting, months, and Kahawai white baiting, spearing, surfcasting, and big mullet all year long lining, skiing, wake boarding, round. We used to get rowing, kite surfing, duck shooting, New Zealanders can feel encouraged rival in the importing country, and the odd Gurnard if you’d dirt bikes, 4 wheel driving, and has by the new regulations which will put take that information into cast on the opposite the best mullet fishing of course. a stop to New Zealand crayfish being side to the boat channel You can at times catch Trevally and Ka- exported alive and likely to end up on along the beach front, hawai right up past the bridges, some the menu of many Asian restaurants Awatoto River – a long time favourite area. but our Gurnard fisher- distance from the ocean. This is where and served ‘ikizukuri’ style, which is the It also had to be big enough to han- ies just aren’t the same anymore. you’ll find some big donkey mullet asian delicacy of serving the ‘live craydle surfcasting, yet versatile enough We would always take our mullet but I won’t go into detail about that fish sushimied on a plate. This practice for a young fella to handle with- rods with us as the fishing can be particular method. We would at times is outlawed in any Commonwealth out assistance. Enter the 9 footer. very slow at times around Hawkes have Kahawai boiling right at our feet countries, but a Newmarket restaurant I’ve still got this one particular rod in Bay but the mullet fishing is always along the beach fronts. You could pret- was caught last year under the noses the shed roof with all the other bug- strong, I guess if they were tar- ty much kick them onto beach, this and undetected by the MPI and SPCA. gered rod poles we seem to collect geted like Gurnard they’d prob- used to happen quite a lot back then. The new rules that will give the Min• Stows away in caravan We still get or boilmotorhome ups just not right in istry for Primary Industries greater visover a long period of time. I don’t ably be pretty hard to come by and know why we collect them when the big ones taste great smoked. the surf as much, it made for easy ibility of the welfare of animals being • Very compact • Easy to transport they are so cheap these days. My fa- We’d also fished the river mouths ex- pickings as a kid, how this rod sur- exported from New Zealand which ther selected this particular rod for tensively as were the best places to vived from The Warehouse is amazing. come into force on 25 August 2016. me from The Warehouse of all places. find the Kahawai in greater numbers We never did land anything big “New Zealanders care deeply about Think he paid for it too, probably all and there was always plenty of peo- off our beaches when we were the welfare of animals, and this was my early fishing gear (thanks Dad). ple trying their luck in securing a feed. young, except a few monster rays. reflected during the consultation This rod has won so many battles White Bait season is the busiest of There were plenty of brakes though. process” says MPI’s Director Biosecuin so many locations all around the times at these famous mouths. The I remember one night on a fishing rity and Animal Welfare Julie Collins. Hawkes Bay region in those early Haumoana river mouth, fed by the mission, when we went to go check “The changes that are being inyears, even snapped the tip of some- mighty Tukituki River, has some great my rod and there was no line left on troduced in August will further trout fishing and floun- spool. How that happened is anyone’s strengthen New Zealand’s repudering as well, even guess. It took some time with trial tation as a responsible exporter Packs away though she is not as full and error scouting around trying dif- of animals and animal products. into a carryasbag she used to be, she ferent areas in Hawkes Bay, but we They will give early effect to amendstill holds great fishing. always ended up back at our favour- ments made last year to the Animal Then there is Awatoto ite easy distance locations, Perfume Welfare Act 1999 that would have River in Clive, the loca- Point and the local river mouths. otherwise commenced in May 2020”. reguThe changes give MPI’s tion of where we people have From • Extremely stable • 1–3 • fishing Up tothese 5hpsame • 2areas year warranty • 7will colours in Distock done most of our white larly we found some trends, the rector-General more powers to: baiting and surfcasting. reliable surf Snapper fishing came, require reports on the welfare of My secret big mullet spot as did boat fishing, but that’s a dif- animals during their journey and is up this river some- ferent story. As Dad would say, for up to 30 days after their arHaumoana river mouth, we all landed plenty of sea run where but it wouldn’t “The early bird gets the worm.” trout here.
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Elections are so important and especially so who gets elected. Local bodies have much to do with outdoors-related matters such as pest management and it’s cure-all of dumping 1080 poison, with water taken by commercial interests from the public’s rivers, with their RMA, with public access to the countryside and rivers, to name a few. Decision making happens at councils. But there’s no guarantee the decisions will respect the environment or outdoor recreation rights. That’s why the public outdoor recreation sector should get involved right in at decision making levels, i.e. councils. Elections allow you to have a say and before elections, candidate meetings are where you can ask hard questions of those aspiring to be on council. But you can do so much more. You can be active in the media, social media, even talk back radio and attending public meetings. The outdoor recreation sector have been too indifferent and too apathetic in recent decades. It’s time to shake the shackles off. You can do much more than just vote. Friday 12 August is when nominations close for local body elections. Why not stand for the public office as a councillor? Forest and Bird are very active in getting on councils, even getting into Parliament. Why not outdoor recreation interests too? Trout anglers? Hunters? Trampers? Four wheel drive groups? You make your judgement on what the issues are. Clean rivers are a high priority. While dairy farmers have copped flak, urban areas still lag behind. But no one mentions towns and cities. The fact is sewage disposal is very poor in many cases. Mega irrigation schemes in the Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa are in the pipeline to ride roughshod over the public. Well if you’re on council you can have your say right there at decision-making level. You become ears and eyes for outdoor recreation and the environment. Nominations close Friday August 12, Andi Cockroft Co-chairman Council of Outdoor Recreation Assns.
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My husband is a liar and a cheat. He has cheated on me from the beginning and when I confront him, he denies everything. What’s worse, everyone knows he cheats on me. It’s so humiliating. Also, since he lost his job 14 years ago, he hasn’t even looked for a new one. All he does all day is smoke cigars, cruise around and shoot bull with his buddies and has sex with hookers, while I work so hard to pay our bills. Since our daughter went away to college and then got married; he doesn’t even pretend to like me, and hints that I may be a lesbian.
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do? number of New Zealanders who oppose the 1080 blitz that the Department of Conservation carries out. Dear Confused: In the magazine Minister Barry Grow up and dump him. said anti-1080 campaigners were You don’t need him anymore! “so extreme” that “they will stop at Good grief woman, you’re running nothing including threats to put for President of the United States! 1080 into baby infant formula.” Laurie Collins said the minister’s remarks were a slur on genuKey is the problem ine, law abiding New Zealanders. Enough really, you guys at this paper Earlier this year an Auckare doing a really good job at giv- land businessman was sening this government a bloody nose. tenced to prison for the threat. John Key said on Q&A to Patti.. The man who threatened to spike ”the problem is not immigra- infant formula with 1080 has been tion, it’s the kiwis that aren’t jailed for eight and a half years. Jeremy leaving.” Hamish Kerr, 60, previously admitted What the hell did we do wrong? two counts of blackmail and the High Has this little twat sold so Court at Auckland heard the cost of the much of our country that we crime to the country was more than $37 are not welcome anymore. million. In June Kerr was found guilty MPI has been busted in cover ups also of drugs adding to his jail term. relating to Dolphin and a multiple “The offender was nothing to do with of commercial fishing offences. anti-1080 people. He was hoping for The homeless people living in their financial gain,” said Laurie Collins. cars. The media have jumped all over “On the other hand many genuine this because its winter and these poor taxpaying Kiwis see the waste of souls are cold. Guess what it’s not ideal public money, the ecological damto be homeless in the summer either. age and the cruelty inflicted by 1080.” The IWC told MPI to save the Maui Laurie Collins said the minister apand Hector Dolphin. The Hawkes Bay peared a genuine, compassionrec fishers told them there fishery was ate woman but he wondered if depleted. I myself have signed peti- she was aware 1080 killed slowly tions to kick the trawlers out to 12nm. over 24 and even 48 hours causI have also sent in submissions against ing immense suffering and agony. commercial fisher quota increases. He said the sad irony was 1080 was The commercial fishers are still high first used as an insecticide but begrading and dumping fish. The com- came a pest poison because it indismercial Scallop fishers fish the Scallops criminately killed not only insects out completely, despite the recreational but birds and animals such as posfishers telling them this is exactly what sums, deer and rats. It also killed by would happen. secondary poisoning by a predaAll of this and more was ignored. That re- tor or scavenger eating toxic flesh. ally makes me angry. I for one am sick of “SHOT has written to the Minister rebeing treated like a peasant questing a public apology, he said. by the rich list of this country. So this election I am going to vote for NZ First because they are the poorest real- What’s going on with the Tongariro River Sir ly. I am going to give the a few $ as well. Dear I just think that if you have 20/30/40/50 Having recently travelled to fish the million in the bank you lose sight of Tongariro several times over recent what’s right and have a goal to get weeks there appears to be something your presents to make you more, seriously wrong with the fishery. while you holiday on your supery- A DoC ranger when questioned told acht. I know you most likely won’t me that I couldn’t fish when asking print this because it’s a bit off sub- for my licence and when I pointed ject for your paper, but by giving it to out that I had been fishing the rivyou I think I have done something…. er for 45 years he scoffed and told me that the river changed when B. J. Edwards it flooded, which affected lies etc. Whenuakite So I thought maybe he’s right. However when talking to other anSHOT Wants Maggie to Say glers they felt the same way, with small skinny fish being the norm and “Sorry” to catch one over 3lbs was irregular. by Dick Featherstone A hunting advocacy Sporting Hunt- In fact the fishing was so bad we had ers Outdoor Trust (SHOT) wants the a competition amongst ourselves Minister of Conservation Maggie to catch a single fish over 40cms. Barry to apologize for wrong accusa- Are other anglers feeling the same. tions on New Zealanders who op- We caught a total of twelve horscrawny trout between pose 1080. SHOT spokesman Laurie rible Collins said remarks in a women’s the three of us, that we let go magazine were wide of the mark and as none were worth keeping. a slur on the many and increasing The motels seem to be having a hard time of it, as well. Even some of the guides I spoke to were wary when discussing the quality of fish as this was their livelihood, but you could see that they were concerned. The tackle shops in Turangi were also complaining of the lack of fisher for this time of the year and sales were tight down. Then you have the idiots in the Power Scheme – why oh why do they regularly flood the river on weekends. It seems that they are hell bent on destroying the economy of the town. With little to no rain in the foothills above Turangi you have to question their motives. It certainly is not worthwhile travelling for three hours to reach a destination to have the weekends fishing destroyed by ignorant bureaucrats. DoC need to give us some answers as we are unlikely to be back. Bruce Smith New Plymouth DoC replied: To get direct feedback from anglers about their perception of the status of the fishery, we have been collecting creel survey data from anglers fishing Taupo waters since the late Signed: Confused
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Visit us on www.facebook/Fishingandoutdoorsnewspaper 1950’s. The data relevant to anNov-15 6.97 6.85 8.94 swer your questions and concerns are presented in two tables preDec-15 6.25 6.52 9.44 senting the results for Lake Taupo and for the most important rivers. Jan-16 6.30 6.85 9.54 Lake Taupo: On the table below you can see that Feb-16 6.27 6.23 9.00 for the 6 months period the rating of the size of the fish by anglers has been Mar-16 5.94 6.64 9.79 in average 6.33 (1 is terrible and 10 is excellent). So this rating indicates that Grand Average 6.33 6.69 9.33 most anglers were happy with the size and quality of the fish caught in beit timid. We know that the timing of the lake. It is also interesting to note Rivers: that the rating peaked at 6.97 in No- The survey season for the rivers start- the run depends partly to the size that vember before dropping to 5.94 in ed this year in June and so far we have the fish can reach before migrating to March this year. This is expected as interviewed only 56 anglers prevent- spawn. If they grow quick they will run most fish caught in November were ing us to gauge the status of the rivers earlier and vice-versa. Their growth maiden fish that had reached the fishery. However, these preliminary will depend on the ratio quantity of legal size, however, with the late riv- results indicate that river anglers are food : quantity of fish. When there ers run a lot of returning fish were so far even more satisfied than the are fewer fish but lots of food then caught in the lake and these kelts are lake anglers about the size and qual- fish grow quick and big like in 1998. as you know in poor condition. Sev- ity of the fish caught. In the meantime However when lot of fish and not eral charter boat operators have also our trapping data point to a late run much food (2005) the size and condireported that until Christmas 2015 again as very few rainbow trout have tion is not great. You can see that this some very nice fish were caught but been trapped, the run being almost is pretty similar to a farming situation, that from January onward fishing completely made up of brown trout. however on a farm it is easier to adjust got harder and harder. Then reasons why are not fully understood but the Location Average of Fish Average of Average of hot last summer may have pushed size & quality Catch Rate Enjoyment the fish in deeper water beyond the reach of the current fishing methods. Hinemaiaia 6.22 6.44 9.20 Another interesting result of these surveys is that the enjoyment about fishTauranga Taupo 6.50 6.00 9.29 ing followed almost a completely opposed trend. Indeed, the enjoyment Tongariro (lower) 6.61 5.91 9.35 reached its peak when the perception of the size and quality was at its lowTongariro (middle) 6.50 5.00 8.75 est! This clearly indicates that for most anglers the size and the quality of the Grand Average 6.51 5.99 9.27 fish is not the main driver for their enjoyment, which in turn indicates that most anglers go fishing for some other We agree with you that the fish this sea- the level of food or stock accordingly. reasons than just catching big fish. son are not as good as they were last When fish conditions are not good it Lake Taupo Oct-2015 March year at the same period. Furthermore, indicates a shortage of food and the 2016 (438 anglers interviewed) last year we also had an early run al only control measure that we have as managers, is to reduce the trout population by encouraging harvest. Month Average Average of Average of Unfortunately we are in a catch of Fish size Catch Rate Enjoyment 22 situation as anglers are & quality much less inclined to keep a fish if it’s not in good condition.
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Deerstalkers Group Says Minister Should Apologise New officer for Fish by Dick Featherstone
A hunters advocacy group says the Minister of Conservation Maggie Barry should apologize for derogatory remarks about the anti-1080 public. In a recent women’s magazine Conservation Minister Maggie Barry said anti-1080 campaigners were so extreme “they will stop at nothing including threats to pout 10870 into baby infant formula.” Sporting Hunters Outdoor Trust spokesman Laurie Collins of the West Coast said the minister’s comments
were well astray and cast a public slur on the genuine, law-abiding public who disagreed with government’s “saturation policy” in using 1080. “The infant formula threat offender was not a member of the anti1080 public but was in the 1080 industry seeking financial gain.” Laurie Collins said many members of the public interviewed by police told authorities because the powder used in the blackmail threat was “raw” that it almost certainly was of somebody
employed with access to the poison. Police came under criticism for their heavy handed approach especially in the case of a Takaka couple. “The anti-1080 public is genuinely horrified at the waste of taxpayers’ money, the ecological damage and the cruelty inflicted on creatures from birds to animals and insects.” 1080 was first used as an insecticide, a broad spectrum poison that killed animals and birds and probably had adverse effects on fresh-
LEAD SHOT IN WETLANDS DoC appear to be conspiring with some ill-advised activists whose aim is to expand their business interests, by encouraging ‘DoC’ to force the NZ Fish and Game Council into banning lead shot in all gauges. In a paper written by Neil Hayes, titled ‘NZ Research on Lead Shot in waterfowl’ clearly and concisely shows that while 30 commonly eaten foods contained elements of lead – none of which had come from lead shot. The research proved unquestionably that between 2001 and 2004 of 700 mallards autopsied during the duckshooting seasons only 4.4% on average had lead shot in their es-
ophagus (crop) and that the condition of these birds was in no way indicative that they were in the process of being poisoned and like all birds shot were in very good condition. The ban on lead shot has resulted in a massive drop in mallard numbers, through steel shot increasing the crippling factor from 6%, with lead shot, to between 30% to 90% with steel shot – these are the percentage of waterfowl that are shot, die and not recovered. In itself this is a very serious crime against nature and a sad indictment on both DoC and Fish and Game. Both of which are supposed to protect and enhance all wildlife that is of value to NZ.
The whole anti- leadshot scenario has been generated by the UN and the EU solely as a method of restricting the personal ownership of firearms. Secretary of State for the Environment, Liz Truss, has rejected the recommendations of the controversial Lead Ammunition Group (LAG) process and confirmed that there will be no further restrictions on the use of lead ammunition. In a letter to LAG Chairman, John Swift, The Secretary of State has confirmed that the Food Standards Agency will not be changing its advice on the consumption of game shot with lead ammunition and notes that “the
water life such as eels and koura. In fairness to the minister said Laurie Collins, she depended on advice from the Department of Conservation. “It’s time the minister started to ask hard questions of her departmental advisers and not blindly accept their at times, bad advice,” she said. “Otherwise it’s ‘Yes Minister’ TV show being played for real at the expense of wild life and the ecosystem.”
report does not provide evidence of causation linking possible impacts of lead ammunition with sizes of bird populations”. In relation to both human health and wildlife the Secretary of State is clear: “the report did not show that the impacts of lead ammunition were significant enough to justify changing current policy; we therefore do not accept your recommendation to ban the use of lead ammunition”. The letter also confirms that the LAG process has now ended. With all this anti-environmental activity, ill-informed bureaucrats and negative attitudes within DoC is it any wonder no-one has any faith in the government department. Blunder after blunder has become the norm as this department appears to be completely out of control.
Forests and coast of Kahurangi to be poisoned
A major new addition to the Kahurangi National Park in Nelson announced by Conservation Minister Maggie Barry is likely to be destroyed with 1080 poisoning. Five parcels of high value land totalling more than 890 hectares have been formally gazetted as part of the National Park.
“Kahurangi is one of New Zealand’s special places – a wild and rugged land of mountains and forests, pristine lakes and spectacular coastline,” Ms Barry says. “With this addition, the park now covers 453,791 hectares – our unique natural heritage protected in perpetuity for future generations to enjoy.” The new national park land includes an area in the Cobb Valley and land west of Mt Burnett that had been surrounded by the park. Yet in spite of this Barry is culpable in having this land saturated with 1080 poison in her bid to destroy all pests animals. It is an outrage. “The 49 hectares of Cobb Valley land is particularly significant as
Fish oil study alarming A study was recently released from the Auckland University based Liggins Institute that made negative claims about fish oil supplements. The study has found a third of pups born to rats fed high doses of very rancid fish oil during pregnancy did not survive beyond two days - but the industry say human mums-to-be shouldn’t be worried about taking fish oil supplements. Researchers at the Auckland University-based Liggins Institute wanted to investigate the health effects of “off” fish oil after an earlier study they did found most fish oil supplements sold in New Zealand were off to some degree. Omega-3 fatty acids were known to be chemically fragile or “unstable”, and can easily break down when exposed to natural conditions such as light, heat and oxygen. Four studies from North America, South Africa and Europe have also uncovered high levels of oxidation in fish oil supplements. Pregnancy was a critical period when considering the safety of medications, and the same should apply to dietary supplements, he said.
“Chemicals that may be harmless to mothers could potentially disrupt developmental processes in the womb.” Up to one in five New Zealand women take fish oil supplements during pregnancy, according to the latest estimate. “While some women take fish oil during pregnancy to try to improve the development of their child’s brain, there’s no convincing evidence that this helps,” Albert said. Further, oxidised fish oil was unlikely to carry serious health risks in humans, Cutfield said. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the Ministry of Health are confident that the study provides no evidence of a food safety risk associated with fish oil supplements sold in New Zealand. “The fish oil that was given to the pregnant rats in the Liggins Institute’s study was artificially oxidized to an extremely high level, far higher than that found in fish oil supplements currently on the market,” says Jenny Reid, MPI Manager of Food Science and Risk Assessment. Acting Director of Public Health, Dr Stewart Jessamine, also commented,
Letter urges sustainable tuna American Greenpeace is urging retailers in the United States to demand sustainably-caught tuna. In an open letter sent earlier this week to U.S. retailers and foodservice companies, John Hocevar, the oceans director for Greenpeace U.S., criticizes the so-called “big three” tuna companies – Chicken of the Sea, StarKist and Bumble Bee, to “clean up their act”
when it comes to their tuna supply. “Major U.S. tuna brands still refuse to provide their customers with sustainable products,” Hocevar wrote. “In fact, the big three major tuna brands, which control approximately 80 percent of the U.S. market, don’t offer a single sustainable tuna product under their flagship brands.” The letter comes on the heels of a re-
it contains several rocky magnesite outcrops which are a hotspot for native plants – nine of which are found nowhere else on Earth.” The 330 hectare block between Big River and Kahurangi Point is home to one of the last remaining great spotted kiwi populations in the top of the South Island and also a species of giant land snail, Powelliphanta gilliesi kahurangica, unique to the area. A 68-hectare block on the south
“There is nothing in the study to suggest there is a risk to pregnant women.” A health food retailer agrees that the research was poorly presented with no clear evidence, so it cannot be relied upon as valuable data on which to base decisions regarding fish oil. DHA and EPA are important nutrients in pregnancy, contributing to the normal development of babies’ brains and eyes. However the MPI, Ministry of Health and health food retailers are missing the point. Fish oil supplements come from plankton in our oceans which are gathered by the hundreds of tons. This bulk harvesting is causing detrimental effects to marine life and depriving them of food which the various species need to survive. It’s yet another classic case of MPI attacking the messenger because they don’t like the message. When it suits them they put themselves above the science. It’s naive and extremely foolish to reject the implications out of hand, but then not surprising given that MPI is conflicted. On the one hand they are a regulator charged with oversight, while on the other hand they are a help desk for businesses. cently filed lawsuit alleging the three major U.S. tuna brands fixed prices on their products and illegally colluded to refuse to supply tuna caught without fish aggregating devices. “This collusion has had a measurable and serious impact on marine populations, as fishing with FADs has a much higher bycatch rate – particularly for sharks, sea turtles, and juvenile bigeye tuna,” Hocevar wrote.
side of Kahurangi Point contains a dune ecosystem with more pīngao, an important native dunebinding plant, than in the whole of the rest of Nelson put together. The fifth block, 246 hectares west of Mt Burnett, contains a diverse forest ecosystem filled with rare plants originally purchased by the then Forest Heritage Fund in 1993.
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Fish & Game Northland Manager Rudi Hoetjes says that Andrew Kirk is from down south where he worked for Environment Southland on its environmental programmes. “We’re very happy to have Andrew on board as someone with very relevant experience of managing natural resources, data collection, pest control and work with community groups,” says Mr Hoetjes. The appointment follows the departure of Nathan Burkepile who has relocated to the Hawke’s Bay to take up a job in Fish & Game’s Napier office. Andrew Kirk says that he looks forward to the new challenge and
“helping licenceholders bring home some good-condition trout.” The time spent in Southland provided a “unique opportunity to observe the pace of land use change and human health impacts – and that includes the effects on major river systems, lakes, lagoons, wetlands and freshwater fish habitat in general,” he says. “I hope to use the knowledge gained to help protect Northland’s freshwater sports fishery in the future.” Mr Kirk says his passion for hunting and fishing stretches back many years as the child of parents who adored the outdoors, and “nurtured him” into hunting and sports fishing opportunities. “I hope that locals feel free to drop into the office to meet me and tell me some of their own hunting and fishing stories,” he adds. “I’m here to help you as licenceholders and interested to learn as much as I can about the region, and current issues affecting you.”
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Foreign guides costing NZ big money Foreign fishing and hunting guides that bring hunting and fishing tourists on New Zealand trips are costing their Kiwi counterparts millions. Most of the money changes hands in the country of origin, New Zealand and local guides get little or nothing, as most of these tourists would only be spending on food and accommodation. Since foreign guides leading tour-
ists wanted to stay “under the radar”, they often didn’t purchase Department of Conservation (DoC) concessions, while many aren’t properly trained either. Foreign guides were mainly from the USA, Australia, Norway and Sweden, and Asia, and many fished South Canterbury Rivers for trophy trout. That meant revenue being missed out on by local opera-
tors was easily in the millions. The NZPFGA had approached the Government about the money involved about six years ago, but they “seemed to have bigger fish to fry”. The same issue applies to the hunting of animals such as tahr in South Canterbury’s back country. The GAC, which represents professional hunting guides and helicopter pilots in New Zealand, was “very concerned
time to go. I tried to bring up my line but it bent right over and tugged at my hands. “Dad,” I called, “my line seems to have a really big fish on it!” Dad stepped over to my line and wound it in, grunting slightly with each turn. Painstakingly slowly, Dad reeled the mysterious catch closer to the boat. Whilst he was doing that, my brother and I pointed out the kingfishers that were circling the boat slowly and curiously. Finally, Dad managed to haul the giant catch up and onto the boat to investigate what it was. On the line was a mussel clump and a tiny tiddler flapping around, trying to escape from the hook that was holding it brutally close to the clump of mussels. Then, we cut it free from the line and dropped it gently back into the sea, and then cut the mussels free from the line. Because the mussels weren’t attached to any mussel farm we were allowed to bring it home. Quickly we dropped them into the cooler and motored back towards the Bay. Tonight we were going to have a feast for dinner, steamed mussels and battered snapper, yum! Fishing always brings surprises!
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Conservation Minister Maggie Barrie is totally ignoring the serious risks of using 1080 in her plan to make New Zealand predator free by 2050. “She is so out of touch she once stated in Parliament that there is more 1080 in a cup of tea than in a poison bait which is totally absurd,” New Zealand First Spokesman for Outdoor Recreation Richard Prosser says. “The fact is the World Health Organization lists Compound 1080 as a Class 1 deadly poison and they don’t do that with tea. “Her reckless approval of 1080 is unfortunately placing the health of New Zealanders, and dogs at serious risk. “She claims: 1. ‘1080 breaks down in 48 hours, and keep dogs out of
the 1080 areas for about 2 days.’ FACT: Dogs are susceptible to 1080. Her own department warns baits can remain dangerous for weeks and in poisoned carcasses for months. 2. ‘1080 is safe because it is‘plant-based’.’ FACT: The only plant that has any connection with 1080 is the Tull Chemicals plant in Alabama. Compound 1080 is a synthetic toxin manufactured from Fluoroacetate which is plant based. They replicate/synthesize the plant toxin and add sodium to it to make 1080. 3. ‘1080 is safe because it is ‘water soluble’.’ FACT: Water solubility is what makes 1080 dangerous. It hastens the digestive uptake of the poison by birds and animals and other susceptible
air-breathing species and allows the toxin to spread very fast in the environment. When added to water, the toxic fluoroacetate molecule remains intact. The manufacturer’s instructions specifically exclude the use of 1080 in or near waterways. 4. ‘There is more 1080 in a cup of tea.’ FACT: Fluoroacetate (not 1080) is in some teas, of which, depending on the tea, a person would have to drink between 800 and 5000 cups at one sitting to reach a dangerous dose level. “All of this shows that if the minister and the government think it is right to tell New Zealand that 1080 is safe then they have no right to be running this country,” Mr Prosser says.
The International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET) Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland recently hosted by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) drew industry, regulators and economists together to examine how the fishing industry is adapting, innovating and starting to overcome the significant challenges posed by the European Union discard ban. The aim of the conference was to give fishermen from all sectors insight into how others are avoiding discards, and in particular how to tackle the issue of choke species. European fishers must work with the discard ban, which is an obligation to establish full catch accountability.. The EDF is committed to helping industry avoid and reduce unwanted catches, whilst taking into account
the best available scientific advice to help inform better management, An E.U. Discard Reduction Manual, which outlines the current tools and solutions available to help fisheries meet the landing obligation, has been released by the EDF to assist fishers implement the practices required. The document outlines tools to help E.U. member states and quota managers use their available catch quota in the best possible way through well-designed, robust quota management systems. It also focuses on changes in the day-to-day operation of the fishing industry, such as introducing avoidance measures and improving selectivity. A Cornwall, fisherman has been participating in catch quota trials with the Marine Management Organiza-
tion, using modified fishing gear and onboard monitoring to reduce juvenile haddock catch by 90 per cent and shown that it is possible to prosper with increased selectivity. In Sweden, fishermen have been working closely with the government to change the quota management system, to help them mitigate the problems of choke species. The fisheries management has been on its head and has been encouraged by the positive response of the government to rights based management principles. The importance of taking a positive approach to search out the best ways to deliver a secure fishing future for industry was paramount.
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Book review GONE HUNTING – Out there do’in it
girl starts getting cranky you know it’s time to pay some attention. By Gerard Abrams ‘Gone Hunting’ is one of those and deserves the ‘The top Hunting book the year’ award if there was one, as it got me into a bit of trouble, so I had to excuse myself and go out into the shed to ‘take care of some important tasks’, only to be discovered reading again as I was completely encapsulated by the story line. Each chapter sees Gerard fulfilling his desire to hunt each of the 15 species of ‘Big Game’ trophies around the South Pacific. A very worthwhile read that had me drooling and dribbling everywhere as SWMBO was getting pretty angry, at the number of jobs left uncompleted. Gerard Abrams does a pretty good job in the description of his adventures. Having hunting some of the When you get a good book to read places he discusses, I was able to get – it’s a bit difficult to put it down and immersed in the story plot to the do those tasks that require attend- end of each chapter, to the extent ance, to the extent that when the ol’ that he left me hanging on the last
page completely shell shocked, as I discovered there is more to come. His ability to share his personal experiences doing it his way, should inspire any budding hunter to ‘just do it’ as he did, overcoming difficulty after difficulty in his pursuit of the ever elusive game animals. To share his joy brings back similar memories of personal quests, to the extent that Gerard book almost inspired me to put pen to paper myself. Every hunter that’s taken the to time to plan and escape into the hills should be inspired with this read and with father’s day around the corner it’s definitely got to be right on top of the ‘pressie’ list and worthy of every NZ hunters bookshelf. Very highly recommended - I give this book ten out of ten and look forward to Gerard’s next book. Books available online at www.gonehunting.me and they can do it easily straight to your door. The price includes postage and handling. Follow gone hunting on Facebook www.instagram.com/ gonehuntingme www.youtube.com/channel/ UCbTIIixctRmC_oWLArOIiRQ
Going quackers to the world champs
Luggate local Hunter Morrow has quacked his way to glory in the finals of the national duck calling championships. More than 20 duck callers from around New Zealand took part in the quack-off, for the grand prize of a trip to compete in the world championships in the U.S. They had 60 seconds to blow a greeting, pleading and feed call plus a lonesome hen call. Winner Hunter Morrow, a building
Organizer Adam Rayner says he’s ecstatic with the way the finals went, adding that his plan is to hold the event in the South Island next year. He says the standard of calling was “absolutely fabulous.” Duck calling judge John Meikle, a Rotorua Fish & Game Officer, agreed, saying the quality of calling from the finalists was “top end.” He says that it was a hard fought contest and the judges had some “very rigourous” discussions on their way to picking Hunter Morrow as the winner. apprentice, came 5th in the world Mr Meikle says many of those taking champs last year, and told report- part are passionate caller and hunters that calling had been a “weird ers, some of whom sell small prodobsession” since he was a little boy. ucts such as lanyards, produced “I’ve been hunting ducks since I was from home businesses, to help meet a little kid and calling is just part of it.” the cost of their hunting expenses. Travelling to the world champs had The top prize was a trip to compete been a dream come true, to com- in the world champs but runners-up pete against my duck-calling idols. received a range of prizes from wa“To go again is pretty damn cool – it’s terfowling clothing and caps to maga great opportunity to take things azine subscriptions and duck callers. to the next level again and have a go at winning the world champs.”
1080 in waterways Government agencies claiming 1080 found in waterways and creeks poses ‘no risk’ should prove it by eating the whitebait people have been forced to throw away, says New Zealand First Spokesperson for Outdoor Recreation Richard Prosser. The challenge comes after KiwiRail workers discovered more than one hundred 1080 poison baits in Kapitea
creek at Kumara following an aerial 1080 drop last week. Others are too afraid to eat whitebait from the creek. “Resource consent for Ospri’s poison drop was approved by Westland Regional Council, the Department of Conservation and the Ministry of Health. Surely then, they should be willing to prove the safety of 1080-contaminated water by eat-
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ing the whitebait and fish from the creek and nearby streams. “Dumping 1080 poison from the sky has left some household water supplies contaminated. The rules to avoid waterways are not being taken seriously. The rule makers must explain to the public why they’re not worried about baits ending up in creeks that supply drinking water. “The manufacturers of 1080 have specific instructions stating it should not be used in or near waterways,” says Mr Prosser.
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against non-natives as the cause. “pfnz” as it is titled is the product of this misdirected exotiphobia. As the governments PR machine gets up to speed in its attempts to brainwash us into believing this claptrap, National are spending $28 million of taxpayers money in a new joint venture company called Predator Free New Zealand Limited to drive the programme alongside the private sector. Most of this is likely to be spent on marketing and other wasteful areas instead of focusing on the issues rather than lining the pockets of bureaucrats. The fact that this plan is such a joke is that DoC have spent over $60 million a year for the last 30 plus years and achieved little, with more contributed by local government and the private sector. Predator Free New Zealand Limited will be responsible for identifying large, high value predator control projects and attracting co-investors to boost their scale and success. John Key has announced that the Zealand will be completely free Hopefully this means that TBFree Government has adopted the goal of rats, stoats and possums.” and Ospri will be put out on business of New Zealand becoming Predator Maybe he’s going to get rid of the as they have been caught lying and Free by 2050, something TBFree and rats and pests in Parliament as well. twisting the true issues around TB. Ospri have been saying for months. This is the most ambitious state- The National-led Government’s “While once the greatest threat ment Key has made and it’s likely has shown a very poor track record to our native wildlife was poach- that with the amount of 1080 the and total lack of commitment to ing and deforestation it is now in- government are dumping on the protecting our environment. They troduced predators,” Mr Key says. forests that they will die from suf- refuse to listen to hunting lobby “Rats, possums and stoats kill 25 focation rather than poisoning. In groups or other political parties, million of our native birds every the past 20 years, the decline has when cheaper and more viable year, and prey on other native spe- become dramatic to the point that options are put on the table. Incies such as lizards and, along with people who visit the forests note stead they are hell-bent on dumpthe rest of our environment, we and comment on it. As it is the na- ing tons of poison over our land, must do more to protect them.” tion’s conservation agencies who waterways and forests. While Key Key says these introduced pests do the poisoning supposedly to and his mates justify the expense also threaten our economy and protect the forests and birds, they little is actually being achieved by primary sector, with their to- must blame the decline on some- way of eradication of pest animals. tal economic cost estimated thing other than their own activi- “A legacy for future generaat around $3.3 billion a year. ties – i.e. “pest” and “predators”. It is tions to enjoy” did he say?……. “That’s why we have adopted against the backdrop of an escalat- Shame on Key for not applying this goal. Our ambition is that by ing decline despite poisoning, that the same to our inshore fishery in2050 every single part of New increasing shrill claims are made stead of his attempts to destroy it.
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chase deer, yapping all over the hills, and not catching them. This made the deer spooky in that area. Apart from being a good mate they were handy for: catching pigs, although pigs weren’t worth as much as deer; tracking and finding wounded animals. I remember six dead or dying gut shot deer being found in the steep sided Mahakirua steam after private hunters had been in there for the roar over Easter. following tracks to new huts, when you were transferred to a new area. scaring eels, no matter how used to it you were eels always gave you a fright after dark when they splashed close to you when you nearly stepped on them. And then there was the case of ‘Winch’who spotted a pig on the othKen Willetts, Brian Carson (semi-obscured ), Dennis Black and Pat Braithwaite getting Tug er side of the stream from Midway Hut in the Horomanga and locked (the dog) ready for a hunt with rifle, hat, boots, a knife belt and first aid kit.
Some cullers preferred to work with a dog (we were only allowed one) while others couldn’t
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The group who are spearheading this reunion are: Andy Leigh, Brian Neilson, Fred Dickson, Jock Spinks and Shaun Neustroski. If anyone is able to assist or help out with anything at all during this time, or being prepared to put their hand up for other jobs as they come along. Send in your favourite hunting photo with a caption And go in the draw to WIN a free copy of Gerard Abrams book.
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be bothered with them because they made too much noise at times and would often break and
his dog in the hut so it wouldn’t scare the pig away. Then went and shot the pig. (Good dog)
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NZ under-reports dolphin bycatch New Zealand spectacularly underreports dolphin bycatch to the International Whaling Commission and the public of NZ and continues to ignore the IWC recommendation to fully protect Maui dolphins. With the recent bycatch coverups there are strong links with the Auckland University Catch Reduction report released in June. The under-reporting of bycatch is partly because observer coverage is very low and also corrupt within the inshore fisheries, therefore government only gets to find out about a very small fraction of bycatch and only reports a tiny proportion of actual bycatch to the IWC and to the public of NZ. The Achilles, Hippocamp reports were a shock to almost every fisher in New Zealand. While most of us suspected that the commercial fishers, the fishing companies and worst of all the MPI were corrupt, most were stunned when the evidence came to light. We had expected under-reporting from the fishing industry. This is pretty standard around the World, but we had not expected the government to be actively involved in the cover ups. Some of the undeclared reports include: NZ only declared 1 of the 2 Hector’s dolphins caught by the fisherman featured in the Achilles report. The second dolphin still has not been included in the online DoC database of dolphin bycatch and still has not been included in NZ’s reports to IWC. Dolphins with clear gillnet marks are listed as “possibly bycatch”, Dolphins found dead on a beach still entangled in a gillnet are not included in NZ’s reports to the IWC.
Until recently, dead dolphins were either given a known cause of death or listed as“unknown”cause of death. Since about the year 2000 the category “natural causes” has been invented and has rapidly increased to about 50% of the dead dolphins in the DoC database. Compared to the fisheries report (Simmons et al. 2016) released by University of British Columbia and Auckland University last month, the situation with dolphin bycatch is even worse: - The diagram is a visual diagram showing that 2.7 times as much fish are caught as is reported to the FAO - By comparison, 20 times as many dolphins are caught as reported by NZ to the IWC - 48 Hector’s and Maui dolphin deaths were reported to the IWC during 2000-2006. Only 5-6% of the total death toll of 770-1050 deaths during this period as estimated by NIWA The NZ government is also ignoring the IWC recommendations to fully protect Maui dolphin. The Scientific Committee of the IWC has increasingly expressed concern and recommended conservation and stringent management measures regarding different critically endangered species, which include the vaquita, maui dolphins and the already extinct baiji. While the government has the ability to act and act quickly under the Fishing Act they choose not too and turn a blind eye as the Scientific Committee has clearly specified the geographical boundaries within which impacts need to be managed or avoided, rather than the compromised additional research which our government hides behind with insufficient or no
management response to the recommended protection measures. Instead of implementing effective management actions, the government’s efforts have been focussed on more research, often leading to merely confirming a severe decline rather than preventing it. This lackadaisical attitude shows that the government is concerned more with allowing the rape and carnage of our inshore fishery rather than taking the steps to protect this endangered species. In 2013 and 2014, the Scientific Committee was very clear regarding the need to eliminate bycatch immediately and not wait to collect more data for a number of cases however nothing has happened. This is a clear indication that the NZ government is continuing to ignore the IWC recommendation for full protection for Maui dolphin. This is the fifth year in a row that the IWC which is not exactly a conservation organization, have recommended this. Each year the NZ government reports on the research it is doing, completely ignoring the IWC recommendation to implement full protection for Maui dolphins. NZ implemented a tiny extension in 2013, while the IWC has continued to recommend full protection. NZ has continued to ignore this. The IWC has suggested the boundaries for Maui dolphin protection from Maunganui Bluff to Whanganui, offshore to 20 nautical miles and including harbours and recommended what needs to be done within this area, including the banning of gillnet and trawl fisheries, and help the fishing industry to make the transition to dolphin safe fishing methods.
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New salmon farms contrary to community opinion When you consider the huge issues that the current salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds are facing you have to wonder at the level of intelligence of the bureaucrats for allowing more to start up before they have resolved the problems. With the opening of two new salmon farms in the is a welcome development for New Zealand’s aquaculture industry, Environment Minister and Nelson MP Dr Nick Smith says. Three New Zealand King Salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds fell short of best management practice guidelines laid down by the Government and Marlborough District Council, environmental monitoring revealed. Cawthron noted pollution under pens and seabed enrichment, caused by fish waste falling on
the seabed and uneaten fish food. New Zealand King Salmon promised they would meet the standards by 2024 but the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) branded that “not acceptable”. “It is not acceptable to wait until 2024 to implement best practice guidelines across all the farms,” he said.
Cawthron’s report said sites continued to perform poorly with “excessive enrichment” under the pens. The seabed under the salmon pens was heavily polluted and almost devoid of life. While the King Salmon PR machine voices the employment and revenue gathering they fail to mention whether they “The community have said have resolved the health issues. additional salmon farms are The two new salmon farms in not appropriate in the Marl- Pelorus Sound, the Waitata Bay farm borough Sounds. We have to and the Kopāua farm in Richmond manage the farms we do have.” Bay, add to King Salmon’s operating farms in Queen Charlotte Sound. Prime Minister John Key said They will eventually take the comthe key challenge for New Zea- pany’s production from 6000 to land King Salmon was gaining 10,500 tonnes per year, and boost flexibility to move their farms earnings to more than $170 million. more regularly to help with their environmental impact.
Marlborough Sounds Salmon Working Group to be established The Marlborough District Council and the Ministry for Primary Industries will establish a Marlborough Sounds Salmon Working Group to consider options to implement the Best Management Practice Guidelines for Salmon Farming in the Marlborough Sounds. Other agencies that will have input into the process include the Department of Conservation and the Ministry for the Environment. The working group will meet starting in July and provide recommendations to Marlborough District Council and the Government on implementing the guidelines. Ministry for Primary Industries Deputy Director General Ben Dalton said
the public, the council, government and industry have shown a commitment to implement the guidelines. “These guidelines were developed by local and central government, industry and scientists in 2014 to set out recommendations for sustainable salmon farming in the Sounds. “The next step is to work with iwi, the community and industry to look at options for salmon farming in the Marlborough Sounds so that the best environmental, social and economic outcomes are being realised,” he said. Working group membership is currently being finalised. It will include representation from Marlborough District Council, Ministry for Primary Industries, key com-
munity and interest groups, iwi and New Zealand King Salmon. Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman welcomed the constructive approach being taken by all parties in the search for solutions. “The best practice guidelines were aimed at meeting the needs of the community and continuing to be a world leader in sustainable aquaculture. It’s vital we work alongside each other to ensure those guidelines can be met,” said Mr Sowman. The working group’s recommendations will not be binding, but will inform future planning work for both the Marlborough District Council and central government.
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has put its support behind the Hawke’s Bay Coastal Marine Environment Research work who are looking at the state of the region’s marine environment and strategies to improve it. A report summarizing the available information on marine habitats in the Hawke’s Bay coastal marine environment and a recent review of the environment was recently presented at a council meeting. “The report also highlighted the need to integrate freshwater and land issues into any research or future work in the coastal marine environment,” says Mr Maxwell. Mr Maxwell says now they have a better understanding of the environment and the gaps in science the next step is to develop a strategy and list of research priorities. “There are big challenges ahead but
in the depleted Hawkes Bay are still going into a fish factory with more than 300 commercial fishing offences outstanding. HBRC is keen to lead and facilitate The problem is within the ranks this important work for Hawke’s Bay.” of the MPI and its completely inHawkes Bay has achieved some- competent handling of every isthing and they have to build on sue around NZ inshore fishery. this. The reserves need to be bigger, A complete overhaul of the fishlonger period of time for a minimum ing policy around NZ is required. of five years in total to be assessed The Fisheries Act makes it very easy every seven years before it could for the MPI to temporarily close have any possibility to be opened. an area for 3 to six months withAny committee that does not out notice pending an investigahave a binding aspect to a result tion while the Minister decides that all parties legally agree to is what has to be done long term. simply MPI or IWI using delaying The fishery and the state of the tactics. The council has a vested inshore zone needs action now interest in commercial fishers as and does not have the time for they pay for their wharf infrastruc- the answers of such investigative ture and if John Tragedy is anything studies. These along with net into go on they will follow govern- novations and all the promised ment policy, Iwi has the biggest efforts are years late. First and interest in the commercial fishery foremost all commercial fishing because they need the money. within the 12 nautical mile chart So the recreational fishers are out- line needs to be banned, then the numbered and out financed again. scientists can start measuring and While they talk about it the fish studying the scale the fish return.
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Tasman Council clueless on trout habitat
In discussion with other retailers, we have decided, there are a great many anglers out there who should “upskill” as it were, given
the amount of negative comments about the state of the fishery. The state of the fishery is fine, we who live and fish here have no problem catching a trout at any time summer or winter, each season, low water, high water simply requires a different approach or technique. Yes the days have gone when one could fish a pool and catch fish all day, I would lose interest if that were the case, the trout are still there, one simply has to hone ones skills and hunt. Whatever your preferred method, carry a selection of flies in different
sizes, move through a piece of water, learn to “read” the water, change the length of your leader, reduce the weight of your nymphs, try some of the older patterns of wet flies, DO SOMETHING different, experiment. “If you always do what you have always done you will always get what you have always gotten”, ZIP by comments we hear. Failing that hire a guide. These fish we taken for the smoker, two others broken off a nice 6 lb brown released all in fast water within an hour, Czech nymphing. When learning to play golf most will have a lesson, when trying to Czech nymph the same should apply, we offer a free lesson with any HANAK Czech nymph rod sold. Come on in sometime and Czech out the HANAK Alpin Czech nymph rod 9ft 6 extendable to 11 foot, this Rod is effortless to use. Tightlines and visit our web sites www.creeltackle.com or www.turangiflyfish.com
RISE Fly Fishing Film Festival 2016 Fly fishing’s most celebrated annual event, the RISE Fly Fishing Film Festival, continues its global tour during August and September in New Zealand. The film tour serves as a stage for the best Kiwi and Australian filmmakers in the industry to premiere their latest offerings, allowing the fishing community to share their passion for the sport by attending film screenings across the country. In its 11th year, RISE is celebrating over a decade of bringing the best fishing entertainment to cinemas around the world. New Zealand audiences can look forward to stunning footage from New Zealand, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia and Alaska presented in high definition on the big screen. Gin-Clear Media’s Freaks of Nature is one of the features of the
festival. It is a film about the giant rainbow trout of Patagonia’s fabled Jurassic Lake. This desolate and wind-swept lake is undoubtedly home to the largest trout on the planet, a place where ten pound fish are common and twenty pound plus trout are caught every week. The festival will also be premiering Parallel Lines the new film from emerging Aussie filmmaker Benny Godfrey. Filmed in numerous locations across Australia and featuring Brett Wilson and Shannon Kitchener, two mates whose lives have been shaped by their passion for fly fishing. For many, RISE Fly Fishing Film Festival has become so much more than just going to the cinema. These annual fish-fests have become a true celebration of fly fish-
ing, it’s an excuse to get together with friends and reminisce about the past season as well as look forward to the season to come. For more information, local show dates, movie trailers etc. visit www.gin-clear.com Gin-Clear Media is a multi-media company based in Te Anau, New Zealand, whose enterprises include leading feature films, websites, events and exhibitions. RISE is Gin-Clear Media’s 11th annual film festival, adding to its increasingly important influence in the fly fishing film genre. For more details, contact: Silvio Caldelari, Event Manager, Gin-Clear Media events@gin-clear.com
Climate change blamed for paua failure A new international study indicates that paua and mussel farming will not be commercially viable by 2100 and they are blaming climate change and acidification of the ocean. Paua commercial catch in the Marlborough region has decreased, but the stock is still not increasing and has seen the worst paua numbers in recent times. It’s at the point where the Government has proposed either a 40 or 60 per cent reduction in commercial take in order to rebuild the fishery. The paua in the Nelson and Marlborough area, officially
called ‘PAU7’, have suffered from man-made environmental effects, such as sedimentation from forestry activity run-off. “This is something real, and mother nature cannot adapt, and species cannot adapt that fast,” says Paua Industry Council chief executive Jeremy Cooper. Paua are sensitive creatures and acidification of the ocean, as a result of carbon dioxide emissions, makes it much harder for their shells to calcify. If baby paua cannot grow their shells within a week, they die, Cooper said. “It’s the lack of larvae that’s
hurting us the most,” he said. “If the environmental effects keep increasing at the rate they are then no one’s going to have any paua to catch.” With the sea heating up over the years, and forecast to rise further, paua populations could be forced to migrate to cooler parts of the country. An MPI spokesperson said the paua fishery had dropped to 18 per cent of the “unfished biomass”, with the target for a healthy fishery being 40 per cent. If stock drops to 10 per cent, the minister has to step in and close the area. “The reasons for low abundance in the fishery are due to several manmade and natural environmental factors, some which could not be controlled, as well as fishing-related factors,” the spokesperson said. Commercial harvesters agree with the Government - more of their quota will have to be shelved. It would mean they lose out on a product, but they say sustainability is more important. Paua are “already living right at the edge of their temperature tolerance” in New Zealand, said Cawthron Institute shellfish scientist Norman Ragg. “It doesn’t take much to imagine the little bit of warming is going to drive that front south.” Ocean acidification was often called an “evil twin” of climate change, but the truth was it only placed more stress on top of existing problems. “It’s one more element of a rather bad equation,” he said about the decline in PAU7. The sum of that equation was unknown - that’s why the Cawthron Institute, NIWA and other agencies were embarking on research into falling PH levels in New Zealand’s coastal waters, and the effects on paua and green-lipped mussels.
Environmental vandalism is the kind way of putting how the Tasman District Council, Nelson, is undertaking the installation of rock walls as a replacement for willows trees on many Tasman Rivers. The part of this process that really needs hard questions asked to the right people is, how does consent and planning and project design happen without consideration for the environment and outcomes. Hopefully, the value of our water and fishing is not looked back on in a decade or two as ‘the resource that got away’. Crack willow does cause flooding – as branches do break easily, head downstream and lodge in choke points, particularly if they hit sandbars on which crack willow or poplar is growing, it can end up like a lattice creating a dam effect. It ends up getting dense and impenetrable. That said, there’s a case for thinning rather than removal as tree removal always causes unforeseen problems. According to the Waitakere City Council they have a ‘best practice’ report which misses the point on a number of issues, including the protection of freshwater fish, including eels and trout. http://www.waitakere.govt.nz/ cnlser/pw/greennetwk/pdf/ willow-control-best-practice.pdf The fishery suffers badly on most rivers as the Council staff have no clue or training on these environmental issues, the rock banks
simply accelerate the flow causing more problems downstream all the way eventually to the sea. River straightening is always bad for the local environment. Do people remember or councils learn from issues around the Woolston Cut? Here they took out a loop of the Heathcote River and allowed the salt water tide to penetrate far further upstream. They had to cut down the resulting dead willows. The problem is that the lovely little meandering streams that once were the domain of trout, angling, strolling, picnicking, walking the dog etc. are turned into fast flowing drains not much good for anything. It is understood that ‘climate change’ has meant increasingly bad flash flood events are putting more pressure on councils to act but there are cases of roading engineers here given the task of ‘fixing’ the problem and very little in the way of any real plan that has all sides benefitting either long or short term. But it appears little thought has gone into potential harm and effects. If NZ were to ask advice of any other country in the world about our rivers they would be screaming restructuring and beautification long term. Look at the USA - they’ve spent billions removing dams and re-instating rivers to something like they were, often based on historical photos. Sooner or later society has to have the difficult conversation: how do we co-exist with our rapidly chang-
ing environment? We keep putting it off and in the meantime engineering solutions eat away at the environment bit by bit. The Motueka/Motupiko rivers are just local examples of a national trend. The classic study is the Kaituna River in the North Island. It’s a great trout river (as I’m sure you know) but is under pressure from competing resource uses: HEP generation, whitewater rafting, farming in the lower reaches (which were ruinously straightened) and the discharge of pollution from Lake Rotorua. Balancing these issues is the number one priority of any regional authority. The NZFFA have just completed a short video to try influence TDC to consider alternatives to tree willow replacement with rock walling in our local rivers as drift dive and pool count data shows this systematically destroys trout habitat. https:// youtu.be/Mm9UIug2wr4 Nelson Marlborough Fish and Game are currently in formal mediation proceedings over this matter as they appealed the Commissioners decision on Tasman District Council’s global river works consent (that they had opposed in the hearing to try and seek better practices) to the Environment Court. As the manner is now in formal mediation they are unable to comment too much on the issue other than to say they share the Federations concerns and hope to resolve these issues through the Environment Court process…..watch this space.
Ruataniwha Environmental Benefits - Yeah Right! The New Zealand Outdoors Party, the newly formed political party, is challenging pro-dam organisation’s to substantiate claims that the proposed Hawkes Bay Ruataniwha dam is good for the environment. “Rural News and Andrew Curtis of IrrigationNZ are two sources of recent rhetoric in which environmental benefits of the dam have been lauded. Andrew Curtis of IrrigationNZ is, as usual, behaving to type, but we were surprised by the Rural News editorial of 20 July 2016, given their diverse and informed readership” said Co-Leader David Haynes. Haynes continued “Our researchers have spent some time analyzing the publicly available environmental assessments on the proposed dam commissioned by Hawkes Bay Regional Council. During construction sediment discharge downstream and loss of access is anticipated for nearly five years. Once constructed, loss of galaxid habitat by inundation, blocking of passage for spawning eels and trout,
loss of spawning sites and nuisance periphyton growth were highlighted by the reports. Additionally, immediately below the dam, a 50% reduction in invertebrate habitat caused by short-term flow fluctuations and 100% loss of rainbow trout spawning areas in the Makaroro and Waipawa Rivers was identified along with reduction of survival and/or growth of trout due to reduced in-stream food and increases of nitrogen and phosphorus pollutants of 81% and 41% respectively. The formation of a stillwater fishery has also been characterized as one where the current average size trout will be superceded by smaller trout. “The good news appears to be limited - stillwater habitat creation for some native fish and trout albeit at the loss of flowing-water habitat for these and other species, improved low flow levels but only if existing water allocation holders agree to forego their free resource for purchased Ruataniwha water, higher low summer flows
but at the expense of reduced median flows and flushing flows which should scour undesirable periphyton growth. Unfortunately, the latter may not occur now that irrigators may be given contractual preference over environmental flows. The Opus report on Recreation Assessment is similarly bleak – suggesting building a cycling track alongside the irrigation intake stream as a recreation opportunity for the dam, despite the fact that these two projects are wholly independent of each other. Opus also acknowledged recreational opportunity in the formed reservoir would be compromised by the lake level’s frequent fluctuations of up to twenty metres, leaving a ‘dead zone’ around the lake periphery. “Even with extensive mitigation recommendations there will be a net loss of environmental values to the Tukituki catchment. All in all it’s another example of tax and rate payer funded freshwater vandalism.”
Stand for the Environment New Zealanders are being urged to do their bit for the environment by standing in October’s local body elections. The elections to be held on October 8 will provide the opportunity for all voters to choose who will best represent their communities on regional and district councils. Nominations to stand as a councillor are now open and Fish & Game wants people who care about the environment and water quality to put their names forward as candidates. Fish & Game Chief Executive Bryce Johnson says voters need high quality councilors to represent their interests. “The October local body elections provide a great opportunity for those concerned about our environment and outdoor recreation enthusiasts to elect councilors who’ll push for positive action on issues like water quality and recreational access. “I encourage anyone who cares about what’s happening to their region to stand for council and give voters a real chance to improve their communities,” says Mr Johnson. He says there are significant issues which need to be addressed before it is too late. “Throughout the country, water quality is declining and people are
becoming increasingly concerned about unrestricted development. The solution should lie with the regional and district councils responsible for making the rules and enforcing them,” Mr Johnson says. Bryce Johnson believes local government bodies should be at the front line protecting our waterways and environment, but the reality is that isn’t happening in many areas. “Unfortunately, many of these councils are dominated by environmen-
tally unsympathetic councilors more interested in water resource development or paralyzed by the fear of a backlash from vested interests. “It is time we had fresh blood on these councils – councilors who actually care and want their children and grandchildren to be able to swim in the clean rivers, lakes and streams of their own childhood,” Mr Johnson says. Nominations for local body candidates close on 12 August.
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Recreational scallop fishers punished Recreational scallop fishers have been punished for something they have not been part of by Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy who has decided to close part of the Southern Scallop Fishery (SCA7), which covers the top and northwest coast of the South Island, for the coming season for sustainability reasons. Incompetence within the MPI is the real issue and our complete fishing model needs a review. Commercial scallop fishers are allowed to abuse the fishery in the manner in which the repeated treat the fishery which ultimately ends in all or part of the fishery being closed thereby punishing recreational fishers who do relatively little harm when compared to the commercial harvesting methods. The measures will prohibit commercial and recreational fishing for scallops in all of the Marlborough Sounds and part of Eastern Tasman Bay for the coming season, ending on 14 February 2017. “This decision follows the latest scientific survey in 2015 which shows a continued and significant decline in the fishery, despite commercial catch reductions over the
past three seasons,” says Mr Guy “The strong message from the scientific evidence, as well as public submissions is the need to take the next step and close parts of the fishery to let it recover. “These closures will rest the beds, allowing mature scallops to spawn uninterrupted and juvenile scallops to grow. While this sounds really great and is certainly needed when the beds are opened again the commercial will be allowed to carry on previous bad harvesting methods which cause the damage. This is where the problem is and this is where the Ministry need to focus their attention. “It’s important to also note that there is currently no scientific consensus on the exact causes for the decline. Unknown environmental factors may also be having an impact. While the MPI turn a blind eye to the harvesting methods used by the commercial harvesters which incidentally cause beds around NZ to close “for unknown reasons” while the common denominator is the harvesting method. “A large number of proposals to improve the fishery were also put for-
ward during consultation. These will be worked through by the Ministry for Primary Industries in consultation with fishery stakeholders to develop a longer term solution for the fishery.” The consultation process used by the MPI means that they will ask for submissions and then ignore the ones they don’t agree with and then they can say they have consulted. It doesn’t mean they will listen or take any notice of submissions. The Minister has also decided to make an in-season increase to the amount of commercial catch for flatfish on the East Coast of the South Island. “The scientific evidence shows there is a high level of abundance in this fishery, and there is opportunity to make an increase for the remainder of the fishing year while ensuring long term sustainability. This increase is based on greed and not on sustainability. Over the next several years the flounder abundance will crash and commercial will be unable to catch their ACE yet the MPI will refuse to lower the TACC for them. “This is a win-win for the fishery and the economy. The increase - from 1,617 tonnes to 1,867 tonnes – is similar to previous in-season increases.”
SCALLOP FISHING BAN PROVES REVIEW NEEDED The scallop fishing ban in Marlborough Sounds proves fisheries management must be reviewed, says New Zealand First. “New Zealand First has already called for a complete re-examination of fisheries management, from the RMA to the Fisheries Act, starting with a Commission of Inquiry,” says Fisheries Spokesperson Richard Prosser. “While we support the closure, we are disappointed, particularly from the perspective of families and other recreational fishers, that it is the
result of commercial over-fishing. “The Fisheries regulatory regime is inherently flawed, in terms of failing to police unsustainable and in some cases illegal fishing practices by too many in the commercial sector. “We are also concerned at the very short notice period given to the commercial sector, despite the fact that the larger players have largely brought the situation upon themselves as well as everyone else, through practices they should have known to be unfair and unsustainable.
“New Zealand First is committed to ensuring that commercial fishers get their fair share of the resource, once the needs of recreational fishers, who must come first, have been properly accounted for under a new and adequately revised system of fisheries management. “I will be repeating New Zealand First’s call for a Commission of Inquiry when Parliament returns in August,” says Mr Prosser.
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Scallop Rescue Plan by Dick Featherstone
Marlborough recreational fishers are pushing for a closed season to enable scallop beds to recover from a precarious position of near collapse. In submissions to government the Marlborough Recreational Fishers Association (MRFA) said a closed season would allow “an undisturbed season” to breed and recover from its depleted state. Also immediate research would give a better knowledge of population dynamics. “Accurate management can only be carried out by a full knowledge of the population dynamics. The Marlborough Sounds scallop beds had come under
strong commercial pressure after marked declines largely due to over-fishing of the Tasman and Golden Bay scallop beds. MRFA president Peter Watson described the Marlborough Sounds scallop fishery as in “free fall” and following an “exponential decay curve”. He said the way should be forward and little would be gained by post mortars as to collapsed fisheries. “Except to say the situation is the result of a number of stress factors such as commercial overfishing, alteration of the seabed by runoff and sedimentation, disturbance of the sea floor by dredging, death
of immature scallops caught and returned, and probably some disease.” Encouraging was that local iwi supported a closure to speed up recovery and set up a good management regime. The MRFA submission said the Ministry and Minister Nathan Guy had a statutory obligation to regulate the fishery to give sustainability. “If the fishing effort continues at its present level there will be no scallops left in SCA7 within two or three years,” predicted the MRFA submission.
Kermadec Sanctuary closer The Government is welcoming a parliamentary committee recommendation that the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill be passed with amendments, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. They need to hurry up as most kiwis want this reserve, just like we need the promised recreational reserves in the Hauraki Gulf and Marlborough Sounds. “The Kermadec/Rangitāhua Ocean Sanctuary covers one of the most pristine and unique marine environments on earth, yet the government are failing New Zealander’s as they fail to police it properly. With our Navy tied up and the Air Force with no fuel leaving the Kermadecs wide open for poachers, yet the government waste millions of tax payers money on other wasteful spending. New Zealand needs to take this opportunity to fully protect it. It will be one of the largest marine protected areas (MPA) in the world, stretching
from the islands to the boundary of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). At 620,000 square kilometres, it is nearly the size of France and more than double New Zealand’s land mass. This is an environmental commitment all New Zealanders should embrace. A simple and cost effective plan would be to establish an all nations research station, which would then provide onsite protection and keep the Chinese from securing the pacific from their maritime highway intentions. “The Bill also includes a 25-year review, an appropriate provision which enables legislation for the performance of the sanctuary to be reconsidered after a significant timespan. The amendments also make plain that there is to be no compensation arising from the creation of the sanctuary. “A key provision of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is a requirement for coastal nations gaining the benefits of EEZs to provide for marine protec-
tion. New Zealand has been one of the major beneficiaries of the EEZ and it is right for us to show some leadership on marine protection. “New Zealand has a sad history of environmental leadership, especially under Keys government. Recommendations by the IWC have been ignored. Fishing advocacy groups have requested better protection for our inshore fishery from overfishing and have been blatantly ignored by the bureaucrats with hidden agendas. They will only make a reserve area where and when it suits them and are not in the slightest bit interested in the people of New Zealand and what they wish. The Kermadec/Rangitāhua ocean sanctuary is a world class, unspoiled marine environment that New Zealanders should be proud to protect for future generations, and if the government fail to police and protect the islands then we need a government that makes this a priority.
Ocean Pillage to be screened on TV This is likely to bring the first of many high court injunction cases against TV NZ next year by recreational fishing lobby groups as they have all been waiting for the election year. The first will most definitely be to prevent the showing of a commercial fishing industry 13-week series made by recreational fishing guru Graeme Sinclair. The series called Ocean Bounty covers a number of commercial vessels in the act of what they call sustainable fishing. This one-sided view of the industry will most certainly have been edited and they will have cut the possibility of any wasteful practices or shots of discards from Kiwi viewers. I recently attended a meeting with some very powerful people who most certainly had the money and the experts on their payrolls as well as a dedicated legal team of three to get the job done.
The cases against the industry will come in three legal formats. A law breach, this is a clear breach of the Fishery Act 1996 or amended. A defamation - this is when the industry misleads the public in Graeme Sinclair’s case by not reporting both sides of the story when the industry already know it - deliberate deception. The deliberate destruction of a fish stock knowing full well that is what you are doing, the commercial fishers who are deliberately fishing in the intended recreational reserves, when they previously did not or very seldom to gain a catch record to get a piece of the compensation are differently in this section as there aim is to catch all the fish before the area is closed to them. It is highly unlikely that a Judge would accept TVNZ’s apology 13 times after every episode of Ocean Bounty (or ocean pillage is a more accurate name) so it sounds like a slam dunk to me.
What has brought all of this national and international pressure on to the commercial fisher? They have done it to themselves? There is a massive PR campaign underway to put the commercial fisher in a beam of the happy sustainable spotlight and they stuff it up and get caught killing some dolphin, seals, seabirds and Albatross or under reporting fish catch. The fact is commercial fishers left unattended before the QMS came in destroyed the fishery and had to have some sense beaten into them with a big legal stick. The unreported dolphin just dropped millions of international dollars in the lap of this legal team and the restraints have come off. Oh, but that’s ok because I’m sure John Key won’t mind because after all, it is a foreign investment.
IrrigationNZ Lack Environmental Awareness The New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers, a leading angling and freshwater advocacy organisation, has lambasted Andrew Curtis of IrrigationNZ accusing him of a ‘profit before the environment mentality’. David Haynes, president of the trout and rivers advocacy Federation said IrrigationNZ was narrowly focused on commercial exploitation of the public’s rivers for private profiteering. “IrrigationNZ is a wholly tax payer subsidised entity set up to promote the damming of rivers, and diverting them for irrigation schemes supplying intensive agriculture, resulting in polluted groundwater and degraded or dried up rivers,” he said. Dams and irrigation destroy rivers by reducing flow, oxygen and fish passage as well as increasing water temperatures and algal blooms. This combined with the highly regulated river flows which cause “bed armouring” means dams reduce freshwater biodiversity and destroy fish spawning opportunity for both native fish and ac-
climatised ones like trout and salmon. Andrew Curtis CEO IrrigationNZ recently criticised the Cawthron Institute’s research (1) which showed far higher minimum flow levels than originally thought were needed to enable fish to survive in our rivers and claimed the study should have focused on native fish and not trout. “IrrigationNZ’s CEO is afflicted with ‘exotic-phobia’ when he tries to damn so-called introduced trout. Trout have been here for 150 years, just like humans,” said David Haynes. The Cawthron Institute, in conjunction with NIWA released their report to worldwide acclaim after 15 years of extensive research. The Cawthron/ NIWA report states that ‘the principles learnt (from studying trout) also apply to other drift-feeding fish, including juvenile salmon and native species - such as some whitebait’. “Andrew Curtis lacks both the knowledge and appreciation of freshwater flow requirements for fish, so his outburst lacks all credibility” said David
Haynes. “Like our trout fishery, the Cawthron Institute is internationally recognised and respected. Mr Curtis, is maintaining his comfortable employment with IrrigationNZ, an organisation whose job is promoting intensive irrigation at any cost”. David Haynes said IrrigationNZ and its CEO seemed totally out of touch with the reality of degraded rivers and dry riverbed where once flowed water for 12 months of the year. “Their old-world views are in stark contrast with the overwhelming public opinion that our rivers and lakes should have sufficient quantity and quality of freshwater to support healthy aquatic ecosystems and enable us to swim in them” continued Mr Haynes. Footnote: (1) A copy of the report can be found at: http://www.cawthron.org.nz/coastal-freshwater/ news/2016/trout-and-native-fishneed-more-water-we-think-research-finds/#sthash.wlc9Hpds.dpuf
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MPI should be stripped from fish monitoring Associate Professor Bruce Robertson from University of Otago, a leading marine expert is calling for the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) to be stripped of its responsibility for monitoring commercial fishing. Professor Robertson believes that the MPI is far too close to commercial fishing operations. “It might actually be best if MPI don’t look after marine mammal by-catch or oversee it; then perhaps it should be given back to the Department of Conservation,” he says. Documents obtained by University of Otago suggest that commercial fishermen are consistently under-reporting how many seals,
sea lions and dolphins they snare. Prof Robertson says the documents show MPI hasn’t been recording by-catch since 2008. When there’s an observer on the boat, there are higher records of by-catch compared to when there is no observer. Prof Robertson says this is concerning as 89 percent of fishing trawlers don’t have an observer on the boat, so there’s a lot of potential for marine mammal by-catch to not be reported. Meanwhile NABU International, a German based conservation foundation has launched an international consumer campaign to persuade McDonald’s and fish consumers
worldwide to source their fish from countries other than New Zealand. “McDonald’s sources 8 percent of the fish for its Filet-O-Fish from New Zealand,” New Zealander and freediving world champion William Trubridge says. The organization has teamed up with more than 100 international groups and conservation alliances in an urgent bid to avert the extinction of the Maui’s dolphin. It is known from reported killings that between three and four Maui’s dolphins die in fishing nets each year, while the unreported count could be much higher.
MPI – radical change required The author of the Sustainability in New Zealand’s quota management system: A convenient story, well argues that ITQs - a neoliberal concept - have done Maori a great dis-service, and trashed the Northland economy and livelihoods of many Maori fishers. MPI (fisheries management, science and compliance) is nothing more than a help desk for certain large politically influential quota owners and draws the conclusion that “a radical change in fisheries governance is required, one in which the increasingly apparent shortcomings in neoliberalism when confronted with practice are addressed”. The government under John Key’s regime has turned its back on the outdoor public of New Zealand and is running amok with the lack of consultation, discussions with interested and affected parties and in many cases the blatant disregard for New Zealand citizens interests. Key is more interested in getting
his ‘export double mandate’ fulfilled and looking after the interests of the shareholders and corporates rather than listen to those of us that want to feed our families and look after our environment. With the 2017 elections coming on fast we must continue to remember the issues that are affecting us and the significance of Nationals disrespect and undemocratic manner in which they refuse to listen to citizens. On many occasions the various departments and ministers responsible for decisions have completely ignored submissions and proposals put forward by advocacy groups and individuals concerned for the well-being of New Zealand’s clean green image and the state of the environment. According to the MPI PR Machine, New Zealand’s fisheries management institutions represent a globally recognised story of a successful sustainable management regime, an accolade per-
ceived to be based on its early and comprehensive adoption of a quota management system (QMS). We question these assumptions. There are three main strands to the argument. First, that the interpretation of sustainability in the New Zealand QMS disregards the social while simultaneously accentuating a particularly neoliberal economic paradigm in which sustainability is directed towards sustaining the wealth generating potential of quota holdings. Second, while in theory there is a separation of biological and economic conceptions of sustainability in the QMS, these processes are, in fact, deeply intertwined. Third, that the sustainability brand works to legitimize the privatization and marketization of marine environments, to protect the income stream of quota investors, and to effectively incorporate and discipline dissent. This paper argues that the claim
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to sustainability in Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) systems, of which the New Zealand QMS system is an example, is pursuant to neoliberal interests. There is a strong consensus that sustainability primarily concerns economic systems and that it has
been increasingly aligned with neoliberal theory and practice. It is argued that in QMSs, sustainability exploits both natural and human worlds and misdirects attention away from the damage done to both. QMS fisheries take two separate approaches to sustainability.
The complete document can be read on our website: www. fishingoutdoors.org under MPI and Commercial Fishing - F. McCormack, Sustainability in New Zealand’s quota management system: A convenient story.
MPI prosecute over albatross deaths The Ministry for Primary Industries is prosecuting a commercial fisherman in relation to the deaths of 38 albatrosses and is moving to put in place additional measures to help prevent further seabird deaths. The charges relate to an incident off the West Coast in which 38 albatrosses died when a commercial fisherman fishing for Southern Bluefin Tuna allegedly failed to use a tori line – a mandatory mitigation device designed to scare birds away from baited hooks. The skipper faces a maximum fine of $100,000 in relation to an offence under the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations and forfeiture of the vessel used in the operation. MPI Acting Director Fisheries Management, Steve Halley, says the decision to prosecute sends a clear message that the rules need to be followed. Mr Halley must
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be congratulated for not sweeping matters like this under the carpet compared with his fellow managers who turn a blind eye to commercial mis-demeanours. “MPI works regularly with commercial fishers to reiterate the importance of bird mitigation and the need to comply with regulations designed to prevent seabird bycatch. “Non-compliance is not acceptable. If there is sufficient evidence, prosecution action will be taken. “MPI is now moving to put in place further mitigation techniques including mandatory use of line-weighting for all vessels using surface longlines. “Line-weighting is used successfully in other fisheries as part of best practice by reducing the availability of baited hooks during the setting of gear.”
Mr Halley says MPI will also put placement notices on the higher risk vessels in the Southern Bluefin Tuna fleet. The notices mean vessels cannot go fishing without an MPI observer on board. “We’ve been working with industry in this area for some time and will focus on ensuring continuous improvements are made. “New Zealand has a significant role to play in safeguarding the many seabird species within our waters. The changes MPI plans to make reflect that responsibility.” This guy got caught killing 38 albatross on this one occasion, so how many has he killed since he’s been fishing – will the MPI take this into account or will they pat him on the back and give him a warning – they sure as eggs won’t fine him $100K or confiscate his boat.
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It’s not dirty dairy – it’s dirty people! Part One – The Waikato By Bill Benfield
It is easy from just a simple travel map to tell where “dirty dairy” is, easier still from Google Earth. Any river with few or any towns and a vast hinterland of dairy farms will be a candidate. All the major Canterbury rivers, such as the Rakaia or the Ashley, fit the bill. But not all our waterways problems can be laid solely at the door of dirty dairy. Looking at three other river systems where other factors are at play. We begin a series on the state of some of our worst rivers, the Waikato River, the Manawatu and the Ruamahunga. Although the Waikato has for generations been the heartland of New Zealand dairy, like the Manawatu, dairy is not the river’s only problem. As well, there are major differences between the alluvial soils of the southern rivers and the mainly volcanic soils of the Waikato region. Forestry is a major industry up on the central plateau and on much of the lighter pumice country, though even on the pumice country, former forestry land is being converted to dairy. From the forestry there is siltation, and from the dairy, on the light pumice lands, all the usual culprits of intensive dairy on light land – nitrogen, phosphates and hormones like estrogens all migrating to the waterways. An in house report prepared for the Waikato Regional Council in April 2016 monitors what are seen as key indicators of soil
health, ranging from soil compaction, phosphorous, nitrogen, carbon and density. Graphs indicate a slowly declining soil health over the period 2003 to 2014. The report is mute on the issue of heavy metals. The geothermal activity of the central North Island are a source of heavy metal contaminants into the river, they include mercury, arsenic and boron, the major source is from the Wairakei geothermal power station, which releases into the river material that would otherwise have remained buried. Although much of this material is trapped in the hydro lakes further downstream, there are times when disturbances occur which allow mixing with the overlying water. It seems even renewable energy can have a price! The next major source of contaminants is the pulp and paper industry at Maraetai. Here there are further discharges of mercury as well as dioxins and other wastes. Further wastes from pulp and timber industry sources include persistent PCB’s which can remain in the river silt for generations. Cadmium from super phosphate is agricultures major contribution to heavy metals, and some sites in the Waikato are heavily contaminated. Further downstream are the major towns of Hamilton and Cambridge with large urban populations and significant industrial areas. The Waipa River joins the Waikato at Ngaruawahia, bringing the further
Is it enough rudimentary as roadside catchpits and grassed swale systems. But no comment is made on how well they work especially in flood situations. Most subdivisions built within the last 15 years have more improved systems to treat contaminants in stormwater such as treatment ponds, constructed wetlands, swales and catchpit filters (such as ‘Enviropods’). Their primary purpose is to capture and remove suspended solids which have hydrocarbons and heavy metals attached to them before they enter the environment. Resource consents ensure that the district councils monitor and maintain these existing stormwater systems (for example cleaning out sediment build up or undertaking water quality sampling if need be) and that they report any spills and their remediation to the regional council as well as investigating options to improve these older existing systems (such as through retrofitting of catchpits with improved filter systems). With newer developments, the emphasis by the regional council has been to promote low impact design principles minimizing hard impervious surfaces, reusing roof water and promoting stormwater to be put
back into the ground. This stormwater is therefore treated through devices such as soakage trenches, rain gardens, constructed wetlands, porous pavement etc. Developers/ district councils are required to get consent from the regional council where their proposals are assessed and consented based on their designs meeting the standards specified in the stormwater guidelines. While all these excuses are plausible we still have contaminated run-off and rubbish entering into our waterways, so is the Council doing enough? We don’t think so. But on the other hand neither are we doing enough. All too often we see litter scattered along our road edges because some are too lazy to find a rubbish bin. And this by far is the biggest contributor to our dirty streets, streams and waterways – people who are just too lazy to find a rubbish bin.
Lying is a way of life When you consider the recent exposures in the mainstream media of the accepted practices of discard and dumping by the commercial fishers, not only were they caught on camera but they have been the focus of several reports over recent months which have documented the practices as going back for decades. But this is not something new. We have former commercial fishermen signing affidavits that the practice is rife and that they are forced to do it by the skippers and commercial fishing companies. The skippers, companies and industry executives vehemently deny it and threaten the deckies if they mention a word. These are the idiots who are ruining the fishery and must be taken to account. It is a really sad indictment on one of our major export industries, that even after 30 years of our ‘such successful’ and purportedly world renowned Quota Management System, we continue to see such bad fishing practices mostly caused by the greed and corruption from within the higher echelons of the fishing industry. The QMS itself is a great system to rebuild a depleted fish stockbut deliberate loop holes for accidental
Anglers advised of rule changes for coming fishing season Fish & Game officers have advised anglers of two changes to the fishing regulations for the Eastern Region which will take effect from October 1, 2016 – the start of the new fishing season. The Awahou Stream, a tributary of Lake Rotorua, will be designated ‘closed waters’ in the Angler’s Notice – which means that trout fishing will be prohibited upstream of the Awahou’s junction with Lake Rotorua. The change results from a submission to the Eastern Fish and Game Council from Ngati Rangiwewehi members who live alongside the stream and own the adjoining land and the private access road to the stream mouth. Eastern Fish and Game Council had publicly notified the proposal and consulted with anglers prior to making the decision. Eastern Fish & Game Manager Andy Garrick says the closure will bring a number of benefits. “Firstly, we recognize the local community’s growing
concern over social issues – including thefts, conflicts between individuals, and the presence of undesirable elements, including poachers.” The closure would help address what locals have described as health and safety issues, and make the stream a safer place for children and family groups, Mr Garrick says. “The stream is now targeted by poachers every summer and has become a “hot spot” for us, sparking frequent callouts for our ranging staff. “The closure to angling will mean anyone seen fishing there can readily be identified as breaching the regulations.” Mr Garrick says that naturally the trout would benefit as well. “Closing this section of the Awahou Stream will provide a cold water refuge for trout stressed by Lake Rotorua’s rising water temperatures in summer, which drive fish in search of cooler water.” “But it’s important that anglers note they will still be able to access and
fish Lake Rotorua downstream of the landmark pole, where there are ample fishing opportunities through the summer months,” he adds. The second change focuses on winter shoreline fishing on Lake Okataina. This area is to be extended by moving the western landmark pole further to the west (away from the lodge). This will provide further room and opportunity for anglers during the winter period when the lake levels are low, Mr Garrick says. The angling regulation-setting process is undertaken annually, and allows for the Eastern Fish and Game Council to hear submissions and recommend alterations to the fishing ‘rules and regs’ to the Minister of Conservation who makes the final call. A full review is carried out every second year. “We try to consult as widely as possible on these changes and always encourage anglers to have their say.”
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their hands in the pie – it’s difficult to prove as they’re all liars as well. This whole fishing industry with their supportive politicians is all catch and accidents at sea mean that about self-interest and making a if you want to dump some less value quick buck – never mind the fish fish over the side all you need to do or future generations of fishers. is have an accident or in the very We need change and least report one. It’s run by idiots and we need to see action. managed by dickheads in Wellington, Bureaucrats like Gallacher and Colewho choose to accept these accidents man have to go as they have to in favour of a higher export dollar. be culpable in the Trident camera Then we have our beloved observ- catching drama – along with Turner ers programme which is a total rote who I think it’s just willful blindas most are paid off with the ‘brown ness but are they all incompetent. envelope’ to turn a blind eye. If the No way this is deliberate. real observers that is the fishers had It has certainty tainted our inthe go-nads they wouldn’t need ternational image and it has an observer programme to moni- to be pretty close to treason. tor them or camera for that matter. By law the fishery must be maintained This couldn’t care less attitude has to a maximum sustainable level. finally been exposed and bewilder- Most people who care about our ing enough they still deny it in spite nation are having our heritage of the overwhelming evidence. and sense of pride taken away and Six years ago the Industry set up destroyed by this bunch of selfa working party to look into dis- ish criminals that deserve the card and the whole thing came to old tar and feathers treatment. nothing, as they couldn’t find any If these so-called good fishermen way of successfully covering it up. came out of the closet and adopted I guess if you tell yourself that a ‘zero tolerance’ attitude to these doing something which is il- criminals then they might start getlegal for long enough that it’s ting more respect from recreational okay and legal; then it becomes fishers and taken more seriously. a reality and accepted practice. Their bleating and crying foul is Advocacy groups have been lob- a joke and a disgrace to those bying politicians for several years of us who call ourselves kiwis. now to no avail who seem to have
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As the green machine continues its focus on swimmable rivers are our councils doing enough? While the Councils focus is on stopping nitrogen leaching and sediment run-off are they doing enough to stop contaminates and rubbish entering our waterways in their own systems? The saying ‘People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones’ comes to mind when you see the blocked culverts surrounding by plastic bottles and plastic bags, with apparently nothing to stop them entering our waterways. We asked the Waikato Regional Council about this and got a longwinded bureaucratic answer that really sidestepped the issue, using phrases like ‘we promote’ ‘are available‘ ‘may follow-up’ ‘almost all’ and focusing on newer developments stating that they will respond to complaints but state there focus is education and that in some cases where stock is involved it is not currently unlawful for stock to be in some drains and smaller creeks. They promote an unmarketed 0800 number for people to call not stating how people could be aware of the service. The Council PR machine says that almost all existing developed urban areas within the Waikato region have various forms of to capture and treat suspended solids and gross contaminants via something as
urban loadings of Te Kuiti, Otorohanga and Te Awamutu as well as the agricultural runoff from this widespread region. From whatever burden there is from agriculture, there is also leachate from open cast coal mining and waste heat, not only from the geothermal power stations, but also from the large Genesis thermal plant at Huntly. There are many gaps in the analysis and effects of the Waikato’s water quality, but what can be assured is that it is high in cadmium, arsenic, PCB’s, mercury and DDT (a relic of an organo-chlorine use that has since been banned). Dairy is really only a problem on smaller tributaries. Fish and food collection from the Waikato could expose people to harmful levels of toxins. With the river at only around 19m above sea level at Hamilton, it has almost 100 km to run as a languid flow before it meets the ocean at Port Waikato where it finally discharges its toxic burden into the sea, in what is the habitat of the critically endangered Maui’s dolphin. One of New Zealand’s longest river catchments includes some of the nation’s densest development. Its last 100 kilometres is by now an open drain for the central North Island, from that, water is taken off and treated to supply the city of Auckland – Bon appetite!
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Kontiki Fishing Characters There are all sorts of character’s fishing with the Torpedo Kontiki. One such live-wire personality is Heather Bustard in her seventies from Bowentown near Waihi Beach. Heather is very enthusiastic about using her Kontiki for fishing, that she goes out all hours of the night and during the day. She is the most regular customer the Seahorse factory in Tauranga has. Walk along Waihi beach and ask a local ‘have you heard of Heather the Kontiki lady?’
The reply is who hasn’t heard of her. Heather and her many friends that fish with the Kontiki help each other out if anybody is needing a hand to bring the line in or put the line out. You don’t see this type of sharing and caring in Tauranga. The social gathering on Bowentown beach is staggering with the amount of people. This is contributed to one reason; they have a common interest. People love fishing with the
Heather with a 12.5kg kingfish caught at Bowentown.
Kontiki, so be careful as Kontiki fishing can become addictive. Much argument about fairness sur-
rounded the introduction of torpedo in the annual surf-casting tournament on Ninety Mile Beach recently.
Teams competing in this year’s National Torpedo Tournament, some using battery powered long-line the secret weapon of Ninety Mile Beach angler were given nasty looks by the traditional surfcasters. Some surfcasters commented that it’s not appropriate for the comp while others shrug it off stating that they can easily out fish them for size. The kontiki fishers use their battery-powered torpedoes to carry long lines of baited hooks out into the deep, some as far as 1.2 kms. Local knowledge plays a big part said some fishers who know the habits of snapper.
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(Banks Peninsula is an exception Island stops it. Consequently, the Fish & Game’s Council consider being of volcanic origin and, in line Tongariro and other such waters are revoking the felt sole ban for the with this discovery, all the rivers safe. And if a way could be found to North Island in the first instance. and streams there are didymo free). allow the diffusion of phosphorus And if it is found that didymo can Ah, I hear some of you exclaim – into infected waters in the South be controlled, we will also be pushbut what about the super-phos- Island, then there is a good chance ing for this ban to be extended phate the farmers put on their that waters in the South Island across the country. If you wish to that they all work. Just because you soil? Surely that contains phos- could, at the very least, have didymo read more about this research and see something on a fishing show phorus that will leach into the controlled to a manageable level. to keep abreast of developments, doesn’t mean that it is the best. waterways and so inhibit didymo. Experiments on the Ohau River please visit nzfishing.com and sign You know the big names around, The answer is that this is true – in Canterbury have shown that up for the newsletters. This is posbut that doesn’t mean that they where super phosphate does controlled applications of phos- sibly one of the most positive deout fish other brands. There might leach into the waterways didymo phorus does cause didymo to velopments in our fishing history be some tackle that is rubbish, so if is inhibited and often entirely ab- decline. Cathy Kilroy does sound since those first trout were released. you see really cheap tackle around, sent. But where rivers and streams some warnings however and give it a miss as you will be disap- exit a clean lake (like the Buller, for further information we sugpointed in the long run. I try and Clutha, Gowan and Waitaki as gest you read the summary of her keep up to date with all tackle but examples) didymo flourishes. findings on www.nzfishing.com. there will always be something Lakes allow phosphorus to set- But I am sure all anglers will agree that comes on the market that tle out so when they flow into the that this is great news and worth throws everyone into a ‘Must have’ headwaters of a river there is usu- celebrating. We need to support frame of mind. Stick to what you ally very little phosphorus present. the scientists such as Cathy Kilroy know and you will still catch fish. Cathy Kilroy from NIWA, one of the at NIWA and encourage them to I only have a small shop and I keep foremost researchers into didymo, continue this valuable research it fully stocked, however, there will states that didymo cannot become which will benefit all water usalways be something I don’t have established in the North Island. The ers, not just anglers. Doug Steens and have no room for. If I don’t have naturally occurring phosphorus at www.nzfishing.com are put- Didymo found in the Ohau Canals what you want, I can get it. Going present in the water in the North ting forward a petition to have the extra mile for someone isn’t difficult as anyone who knows me will surely agree. If there is something ing parade, some people are often you need and your not getting a lot only involved while it suits them. of help elsewhere, come on in and So I asked myself the question “if talk to me (I don’t bite). If you are those five politicians were voted out coming up the Coromandel Coast, “THE GENERAL” that’s the name who the leader is in the CCD fight. would they still be committed to drive carefully. With all this rain there of a bloke called Jeff Donaldson When he speaks everyone shuts up the programme and the goal date? have been a lot of landslips and the who is well known by among a lot and listens. One of his strengths is his That I don’t know. But I what I do roads are very muddy in places. As I of CHECK CLEAN DRY advocates. ability to relate to all sorts of people. know is, for that goal to be achieved have said earlier, the fishing is good Jeff was involved with Didymo in the He could address a Government Se- we’re going to have to stand up so get out on the water and let’s South Island in the very beginning lect committee one day, be training as a country and follow a leader. have a good photo for the ‘Wall of and has remained at the forefront of some CCD advocates the next and That leader needs to be able to Fame’. Until next time ‘Tight Lines’. the fight since, to keep it out of the the following day be on a marae. inspire the country, be politically FREE ICE WITH ALL OR- North Island and other weeds like Yesterday I saw a photo of the neutral, comfortable with different DERS OVER $50.00 Hornwort out of the South Island. Prime Minister with the Hon Mag- cultures and experienced enough When someone rings the 0800 hot- gie Barry, Steven Joyce, Nick Smith in the bush to have the respect of line to report a possible Didymo and Nathan Guy announcing the those that will do the hard work. sighting anywhere in the country Predator Free NZ programme which I can think of two people I know the information goes to him first. has a goal date of 2050. Great stuff. who could do that. So I say Now throughout the develop- Now I don’t know if it can be let’s give this goal a crack, let’s ment of the CHECK CLEAN DRY achieved but having trapped have a go and well done to the campaign over the last 14 years hundreds of vermin myself, I’m Government for their input. Jeff has been through thick and willing to give it a go. However Next step is to find a leader, anoriginated from, didymo suddenly thin, and all sorts of battles but history has taught me that con- other Jeff Donaldson. Simply put, bloomed in many South Island rivers has remained committed, uncom- servation wars like this, from a we need another someone New (and now lakes) making the angling promising and there is no doubt people’s point of view, are a pass- Zealanders can call “THE GENERAL”. experience less than optimal to say the least. In a very short space of time this invasive alga spread across and smothered the beds of many waterways. Not only is it unsightly and unpleasant but it has also al- Bill Benfield won a ruling by the the ASA Complaints Board, which be declared free of the disease. tered the rivers eco-system in ways Advertising Standards Author- dismissed Benfield’s complaint. Ospri said data collected by we are still coming to terms with. ity Appeal Board which upheld a But Benfield submitted further its vets backed its view reNo other organism has been such a claim that an email sent to farm- information about the incidence garding sources of infection disaster to our fishing as the appear- ers throughout the country by of TB in possums, including an- Ospri is a private company set up ance and rapid spread of didymo. the TB agency Ospri claiming swers given in Parliament made as a charity. It is funded through a What we know about didymo that possums were responsible by the Ministry of Primary Indus- slaughter levy on dairy, beef and makes it highly unusual. Didymo for around half of all new infec- tries, Nathan Guy. He told the ap- deer farmers, along with a signifiis an algae that prefers clean wa- tions in cattle and deer herds “was peal hearing that Ospri’s ad was cant injection of taxpayer funds. ter with low nutrient levels – often not supported by the evidence”. “false and misleading” regarding The appeal board found the Osthose pristine rivers and lakes we Ospri spends millions in public the role of possums spreading pri ad breached the principle like to fish. It multiplies rapidly yet funds poisoning possums which it bovine TB and argued that Ospri that advertisements should not is a fragile organism easily killed blames for the spread of the disease. was exaggerating the incidence be misleading or deceptive, and by dilute concentrations of such Ospri had not produced evidence of the disease among possums. another principle that material things as bleach or even dishwash- to back its statement, and the Board He said material provided by should be prepared with a sense ing liquid. And it can be spread by ruled that the advertisement was ministerial responses to ques- of social responsibility. The rula single drop of infected water. in breach of elements of the ad- tions in Parliament showed that ing also found the advertisement Yet there are some strange aspects vertising code of ethics. The deci- TB in Southland, Waikato and the in breach of a code of ethics rule to didymo. It cannot survive in sion overturned an earlier ruling by West Coast was so low they could concerning “truthful presentation.” spring creeks and has never been found in any North Island river. Itinerant anglers have long been blamed as the main agents of its spread. A large scale bio-security “Check, Clean, Dry” campaign was New Auckland council regula- land's Westhaven Marina have "We are fishermen and skippers - not launched in 2004 and then aban- tions will require charter boats to been told they have to apply for barmen. We are being forced into dodoned in 2008 when it became ap- have a liquor licence will create a full liquor licence if they want to ing something we don't want to do." parent that stopping the spread was a huge problems and are idiotic. serve alcohol or allow guests to Most of the boats were not "fit for not feasible. Felt soled boots were Most charter skippers are respon- bring their own drinks on board. purpose" because they did not found to be able to harbour didymo sible and don’t allow alcohol so Rob Abbott, Manager Alcohol have cooking facilities to provide for weeks and so were banned. punishing all operators for the Licensing at Auckland Coun- food needed for a liquor licence. And wardens were stationed at tardy attitude of a few is pathetic cil, said the crack-down was "As a qualified skipper I keep the interislander ferry terminals and more revenue gathering. due to trouble at Z-Pier from people safe on the water. (but not airports) to ensure no in- The new regulations have clearly drunk people leaving the boats. The man said police should fected gear crossed Cook Strait. not been thought through and The council confirmed, once boats make individuals responsible It is doubtful to say the least that will lead to moored boats acting had their licence, they were able to for their own drinking and bethese haphazard responses were like "mini-bars" right in front of the operate as a bar when docked as haviour rather than shifting effective and no angler (or kayaker, cafes and restaurants along Z Pier. long as they had passengers aboard. blame to the skipper of a boat. 4-wheel drive enthusiast or hiker Effectively it will mean that once Conditions include hosts must Those caught allowing peofor that matter) did not bring some they tie up they can operate as a provide three types of substan- ple to drink on board their boat infected gear to the North Island. licenced facility and that will mean tial food such as pizzas, pies, would be prosecuted by police. So why is didymo not up to 80 new licenced premises. toasted sandwiches or wedges. The maximum penalty is in the North Island? The Council and Police need Food had to be displayed or ad- three months imprisonThe short answer is the pres- to act more responsibly and vertised and a microwave or fryer, ment or a $40,000 fine. ence of phosphorus in the water. charge people for being drunk utensils and plates provided. People who hired a boat withIf a river has more than 2 parts per and disorderly rather than en- One charter boat owner, who did out a skipper can take their own billion (and yes that is billion not couraging more licensed outlets. not want to be named, said the alcohol aboard and consume it. million) of phosphorus present, Fishing charter operators and regulation would spell the end for didymo will not bloom. The North party boats on Z-Pier at Auck- most of the smaller charter boats. Island which has a large percentage of volcanic soil has a high level of natural phosphorus present. The View the newspaper online at www.fishingoutdoors.org and advertise South Island which has limited volonline with us. canic soils and low natural phosVisit us on www.facebook/Fishing And Outdoors Newspaper phorus levels so can sustain didymo.
Early Bird Bait & Tackle Report Wind, wind, wind. We certainly have had our share of the bad weather over the last four weeks. Predominantly from the North West and West, it has and is playing havoc with the charter boats. With the occasional break in the weather, they have been out there in the Firth, mostly on the mussel farms and have had fantastic catches of Snapper and Kahawai. There have also been reports of some good Kingfish being caught by the private ‘fisho’ getting up to 23 kilo. Snapper are still of a good size with 40cm to 45cm being a common fish. Kahawai are abundant and no matter what you put in the water, they will take it. Even the odd brave shore fisherman have benefited from going out, with some large Kahawai and decent snapper. Squid seems to be paying off and soft baits in a berley trail have all produced some good fish. I have been told that there are a lot of sharks about but there always is at this time of year, along with the sting rays. It doesn’t matter what setup you use to catch the fish, whether it be ledger or strayline; you are almost guaranteed to hook up with something nice. Whilst the mussel farms are doing well, it can also be said that the shallows are producing some good fish including at least one snapper that I know of that weighed
15.4lb caught on pilchards. If you do venture out there, use berley. You need to give yourself more chances and dropping a smelly berley bomb down will certainly narrow the odds on a good catch. When you are out there, hooking up to the fish of a life time and your equipment breaks down you only have one person to blame and cursing and swearing will not help. Winter is the time to make sure those rods and reels are cleaned, lubricated and stowed away properly. Twice this week, I have had guys coming in to replace rod rings that have been damaged. It’s the same old thing; with the ceramic inner being cracked or missing completely. When this happens, unless it is your prized rod it often isn’t worth getting it fixed. Fishing tackle nowadays is not expensive, and the modern materials used to produce them is way more advanced than when they where a few years ago. I have personally gone out of the way to obtain the best economic rods and reels of good quality. My shop stocks many brands that won’t break the bank but will do the same job as the more expensive brands. My tackle selection is second to non and caters for all types of fishing. Since slow jigs, kaburas and sliders became popular, everyone seems to be getting on the bandwagon and having had them all tested, can say
DIDYMO DAVE’S REPORT
Is this the silver bullet for didymo?
By Doug Stevens
Unbeknown to most anglers, some recent research by a Kiwi and two
Canadian scientists has the potential to control and possibly remove didymo from our waters. Didymo as we know became the scourge of many waterways in New Zealand over a decade ago. It also has become prevalent in many North American and European waters. While it is not known where it
TB among possums exaggerated
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