Fisheries 

Aquaculture law reform helps industry develop

29.07.2008

Two bills amending aquaculture legislation to confirm the original intent of aquaculture law reform and help the industry develop in New Zealand were introduced to Parliament today by Environment Minister Trevor Mallard.

"The Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill will clarify the intent of the original aquaculture reform legislation, which was that applications for aquaculture activities were only to be made in Aquaculture Management Areas (AMAs) in operative regional coastal plans," said Trevor Mallard.

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Board of inquiry appointed for water policy stmt

23.07.2008

Environment Minister Trevor Mallard has appointed a four-person board which will lead public consultation on the proposed National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management.

Judge David Sheppard has been appointed as chairperson and Kevin Prime, Jenni Vernon and Dr Jon Harding as board members.

"In appointing the board, I have selected a chairperson with strong judicial skills and extensive experience of legal procedures. I have also placed a strong emphasis o...  more +

Proposed stronger regime for protecting our water

23.07.2008

A proposed National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management that aims to set up a stronger regime for the protection and enhancement of New Zealand's rivers, lakes and waterways has been released by Environment Minister Trevor Mallard today.

Public consultation on the proposed statement will be formally announced soon by an independent Board of Inquiry which will run the consultation process and formally call for and consider submissions on the proposal.

"We need to improve the way freshwater is managed in New Zealand. The pro...  more +