Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 30, 2018 16:11:36 GMT 12
FISH & GAME COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO BE ELECTED UNOPPOSED IN ROTORUA
Lyons said one challenge on the horizon was the Indigenous Freshwater Fish Amendment Bill which he said posed a "clear and alarming threat to trout and angling".
The bill amends the 1987 Conservation Act to allow the Conservation Minister to review old regulations and protect native fish.
The bill is before Parliament and open for submissions at www.parliament.nz. Submissions close October 25.
It could see trout being part of Treaty of Waitangi settlements with iwi and opens the possibility of allowing the sale of trout.
It also allows trout and salmon to be removed from some rivers and lakes to protect native fish, Lyons said.
"We urge all anglers and hunters to get up to speed on this bill.".....
www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=12132932
Lyons said one challenge on the horizon was the Indigenous Freshwater Fish Amendment Bill which he said posed a "clear and alarming threat to trout and angling".
The bill amends the 1987 Conservation Act to allow the Conservation Minister to review old regulations and protect native fish.
The bill is before Parliament and open for submissions at www.parliament.nz. Submissions close October 25.
It could see trout being part of Treaty of Waitangi settlements with iwi and opens the possibility of allowing the sale of trout.
It also allows trout and salmon to be removed from some rivers and lakes to protect native fish, Lyons said.
"We urge all anglers and hunters to get up to speed on this bill.".....
www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=12132932