November 3, 2026
It’s been an interesting couple of weeks analysing which parties are committed to delivering more fish in the water. The 2026 election is shaping up to be close. That makes cross-party support for restoring the abundance of fish more important than ever, because the broader that support, the better chance that whoever forms the next ... Read more.
November 3, 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.
November 3, 2026
Only a few days to go until the General Election. With no clear result predicted, Kiwis will be on the edge of their seats on Saturday evening to see how it plays out. Below, you can read why this election is so important for the future of our fish. Also in this newsletter, we outline the new ... Read more.
October 28, 2026
Your support keeps LegaSea in the fight. Every message and contribution from individuals and businesses alike, helps us stand up for the future of our coastal fisheries. That’s why it means so much when a business goes the extra mile. This week, we’re celebrating Marine Deals, who have added a “round up for LegaSea” option ... Read more.
October 22, 2026
This week, LegaSea’s celebrating the fishers, restaurants, and chippies across the country who are trying to do the right thing. That is catching or sourcing local fish harvested using selective fishing methods. Graze in Wellington sees value in supporting those who look after our oceans, sourcing only local seafood that has been selectively harvested. In ... Read more.
October 22, 2026
LegaSea is grateful to everyone putting in the effort to make fisheries an election issue. The collective effort has resulted in four parties having a dedicated fisheries policy, all but one railing against the Fisheries Amendment Bill, and four committed to increasing the abundance of fish. A summary of our fisheries policy analysis is captured ... Read more.
October 15, 2026
The Quota Management System (QMS) turns 40 this year. Join us as we break down some of the key failures of the QMS and why we think it’s time it was replaced with something more innovative. Bottom trawling is so destructive that many countries have banned or phased it out. Yet in clean, green New ... Read more.
October 14, 2026
Kiwi’s care deeply about fish and the future of our marine environment. This was evident when thousands of recreational fishers stood together at the One Ocean Protest in November 2025. Then 33,000 people spoke up and opposed the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill.
October 9, 2026
The Quota Management System (QMS) turns 40 this year. Join us as we break down some of the key failures of the QMS and why we think it’s time it was replaced with something more innovative. When did you last buy fresh fish straight off the boat, from the person who caught it? In a ... Read more.
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.
