January 16, 2026
It’s been a full-on period in the world of fisheries management, with some big moments worth acknowledging and some serious warning signs we can’t ignore. In this update, we cover a genuine win for marlin, with public pressure helping keep them out of the commercial system. But we also dig into the dumping footage that’s ... Read more.
January 15, 2026
The crayfish population in Crayfish 3 (CRA 3) waters, from East Cape south to Wairoa River, is in trouble and catches need to be reduced. Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ) is consulting on significant changes to the Total Allowable Commercial Catch and allowance set aside for all other mortality caused by fishing. The allowances for recreational ... Read more.
January 12, 2026
Article originally published in Fishing in Godzone magazine, January 2026. A new video has emerged showing the same disturbing scene we’ve seen before, of hundreds of lifeless snapper drifting in the sea. These mass mortalities are no accident, they are likely a result of a bottom trawler dumping unwanted catch overboard. What’s happening beneath the ... Read more.
December 20, 2025
As we wrap up the year and head into a well-earned break, the LegaSea team want to say thanks for standing with us. It’s been a massive twelve months – fisheries reform fights, marlin proposals, protests, submissions, and a whole lot of noise made in defence of our oceans.
December 19, 2025
Article originally published in Fishing in Godzone magazine, December 2025. It’s fair to say that a good percentage of Kiwi fishers are obsessed with marlin. This magnificent species has long been part of our coastal identity. So much so it’s hard to miss the marlin emblems displayed on logos, T-shirts and signs across Northland, Coromandel ... Read more.
December 19, 2025
Each summer, we invite fishers and ocean lovers to share their best photos from December to the end of February. By entering, you help us build a powerful image library that supports LegaSea’s work all year round — and you’ll be in the running for great prizes across six categories. To enter, you just need ... Read more.
December 18, 2025
As we head into the summer holidays, many of us are keen to get out on the water and enjoy what our ocean has to offer. Chucking a line out with mates or family is the Kiwi way to slow down and unwind. This summer, by changing a few habits, we can all minimise our ... Read more.
December 10, 2025
Thank you to everyone who spoke up for marlin and our vulnerable reef species. More than 22,000 people took the time to make a submission, which is significant for an issue that should never have been pushed this close to the line. Your support, your voice, and the donations that came with it genuinely matter. ... Read more.
December 1, 2025
Article originally published in The Adventurer magazine, December 2025 For most of us, an early Saturday morning means heading out on the water to bring home kaimoana to share with friends and family. But on 22 November, more than 1000 Kiwis swapped the boat ramp for the Auckland harbour bridge, joining the One Ocean Protest ... Read more.
November 30, 2025
Article originally published in Fishing in Godzone Magazine, November 2025. Trouble is brewing across the fishing community due to the new “protection areas” that limit public fishing in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Some groups are celebrating the passing of the Marine Protection Bill enabling these new areas. We feel anger, sadness and disappointment. What ... Read more.
