September 24, 2026
LegaSea is stunned that Shane Jones has not closed the east coast to tarakihi fishing despite the stock collapse. Instead, the Minister has cut east coast commercial catch limits by just 20 percent, and west coast limits by 55 percent. And halved the amateur daily bag limit nationwide. The cuts to commercial catch limits are ... Read more.
September 24, 2026
Thanks to Minister Shane Jones and YOU, our oceans are firmly on the political agenda this year. Last election only one party had a dedicated fisheries policy. That has changed in 2026. In August, LegaSea sent all the major parties a list of policy statements asking them where they stand in terms of restoring abundance ... Read more.
September 4, 2026
Article originally published in Mahurangi Matters, September 2026 Communities like Mahurangi continue to pay the price for decades of poorly managed fisheries. Right now, we’re dealing with temporary closures to shellfish harvesting, bans on crayfish and scallop gathering, and smaller bag limits. These measures are only a band-aid solution. They don’t solve the underlying problem ... 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 26, 2026
A recent report estimating that around 250 tonnes of snapper die annually when discarded by recreational fishers in northern waters has renewed calls for improved monitoring of recreational catch. Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ) published a report estimating release mortality due to recreational fishing in July 2026. A large proportion of released-fish mortality in the report ... 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.
August 5, 2026
One of the biggest threats to recreational fishers is proportional allocation of the Total Allowable Catch. Commercial quota owners have spent more than 20 years pursuing this dream, and it was one of the most controversial elements of the recent Fisheries Amendment Bill. LegaSea and our partners remain determined to keep this sleeping giant at ... Read more.
August 5, 2026
It’s been a big year for our fish. Communities around the country have lodged more than 10 applications to close local areas to harvest for some or all species. And there’s been widespread public opposition to the Fisheries Amendment Bill forcing the Minister to put it on hold until after the election. Most recently, we ... Read more.
August 1, 2026
Article originally published in The Adventurer magazine, August 2026. For generations, tarakihi has been a Coromandel staple. It feels like only yesterday we could head out and guarantee a couple of tarakihi in the chilly bin or a fillet or two to go with our Friday night fish & chips. That certainty is gone. Tarakihi ... 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.
