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.
June 11, 2026
After decades of inaction, officials are finally reacting to public pressure to do something meaningful to protect the intertidal zone from total depletion. We hope it’s not too late.
May 27, 2026
The Minister for Oceans and Fisheries walking into Parliament yesterday, proudly brandishing a gifted, gasping crayfish, wasn’t the flex he thought it was. It demonstrated how disconnected this government is from everyday New Zealanders. For many of us, gathering kaimoana to feed our families and friends is becoming harder every year.
May 12, 2026
What a crazy few months it’s been. The response to the Kill the Bill campaign has been overwhelming. Together we made a lot of noise. But the Fisheries Amendment Bill is not dead…Yet. The only way to stop this Bill is by keeping the pressure on.
April 16, 2026
You’ve been ignored once. Now it’s time to turn things around. The Fisheries Amendment Bill is with the Primary Production Select Committee and is open for public consultation. LegaSea is urging you to have a say because this Bill represents a material threat to our fish, our fishing, and our kids’ interests.
April 9, 2026
It’s time to fight for our fish. The Fisheries Amendment Bill has passed its first reading in parliament and public consultation is open. The government has chosen not to delete the amendment to remove commercial minimum size limits for some fish species. This is just one of many reckless amendments included in the Bill that ... Read more.
March 30, 2026
The Fisheries Amendment Bill heads to its first reading TOMORROW 31 March. The purpose of the Bill is set out on page one, “to grow the value of seafood sector exports while continuing to ensure sustainability.” It’s clear the Bill prioritises seafood exports. That means everything else becomes an afterthought – the fish, the environment ... Read more.
March 25, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 25 March Fisheries Bill Still Not Dead Pressure is growing on the government to drop a controversial Bill that has riled the public into action over the past week. Fishing and environmental advocacy groups have been rallying against the Fisheries Amendment Bill since its release last week. The ‘Kill the Bill’ campaign ... Read more.
