Sam Woolford
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- Aug 4, 2026
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Marine - Time out for tarakihi - Local Matters (opens the original)
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Tarakihi is a kiwi icon. That’s what makes it so devastating that east coast tarakihi is the latest fish stock to collapse under the outdated Quota Management System. Eight years ago, tarakihi on the east coast were already in trouble. We warned fisheries managers that decisive action was required to restore abundance. A ‘rebuild’ plan followed, promising the miracle required. Fast forward to 2026, and there has been no rebuild. There are now fewer tarakihi in the water than there were in 2018.
Marine - Breathing room - Local Matters (opens the original)
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The controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill has been put on ice. Last month, Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones announced that the Bill would not be progressed by the current government. This outcome belongs to all of us. Months of relentless public pressure, culminating in more than 33,000 submissions to the Select Committee, have paid dividends. This is a significant win for the future of our fisheries. Thank you to everyone who took the time to make a submission or email your local
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