October 9, 2026
The 7 November election is fast approaching, and the fisheries debate is heating up. LegaSea aims to be the voice of reason, calling out the nonsense and holding politicians and officials to account. In case you missed our newsletter last week, we’re continuing our series celebrating 40 years of the dysfunctional Quota Management System (QMS). ... Read more.
October 1, 2026
Dear Quota Management System, Happy 40th birthday from all of us here at LegaSea. 🎂 🎈We’re sorry to say you have not aged well. To celebrate this milestone, we’re beginning a series all about you. Well, about your many failures. Bear with us over the next few weeks as we countdown the reasons why we think ... Read more.
September 27, 2026
I Fish. I Care. I Vote. Fish, for the first time, is an election issue and LegaSea wants you to make an informed choice when casting your vote on November 7th. This year we have collated political party’s responses to questions that are important to us and our kids. We’ve put them in a simple table so ... Read more.
August 28, 2026
As Kiwis, many of us derive our wellbeing from fishing or enjoying someone’s catch. Whether that’s a fresh scallop, snapper, or a chunky butterfish. All of it is most welcome on the dinner plate. LegaSea is committed to keeping you updated on what’s happening in the world of fisheries management because we care about how much ... Read more.
August 12, 2026
Thank you. When we asked for donations two weeks ago, we weren’t sure what to expect. The response was better than we hoped, and it’s already making a difference – more resource behind the Kill the Bill campaign, more of the 40-plus fisheries reviews and consultations we track each year getting a proper response instead ... Read more.
July 30, 2026
We need you more than ever right now because we’ve just emptied the tank responding to a raft of Fisheries New Zealand proposals that do not prioritise fish abundance. If we don’t have abundant fish stocks we cannot share the joy of fishing and feeding our families nutritious food.
July 23, 2026
Matariki is a time to reflect, reconnect and share. For many of us, that means gathering around a meal of fresh kaimoana with family and friends. It’s a reminder of what abundance looks like, and why it’s worth protecting. Here’s hoping that by next Matariki we’re talking about fish stocks on the road to recovery, ... Read more.
July 15, 2026
The Quota Management System was supposed to rein in excessive commercial fishing and rebuild our fisheries. Instead, nearly 40 years on, we’re still cutting recreational bag limits, reviewing depleted stocks and asking Kiwis to accept less.
July 1, 2026
June 18th is one of those days we’ll remember for a long, long time. As we watched the ex-trawler Twofold Bay disappear beneath the waves after more than three years of planning, preparation and hard work from an incredible group of volunteers and supporters in Hawke’s Bay, we received news that the Fisheries Amendment Bill ... Read more.
