Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 23, 2020 16:13:40 GMT 12
PETITION LAUNCHED TO PREVENT FISHING BAN
Motiti Island’s fisheries are at risk as local councils now have the power to apply fishing bans wherever they see fit, National’s Fisheries spokesperson Ian McKelvie says.
“This comes off the back of the Court of Appeal ruling in favour of environmentalists on Motiti Island.
“National has launched a petition requesting the Government change the law to ensure this does not happen, and that any discussions on future fishing around the Motiti Island reefs involve wider consultation with recreational fishers, iwi, Motiti whanau and the wider Bay of Plenty community.
“These powers should remain the prerogative of central government and the Minister needs to intervene to ensure this remains the case......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2001/S00069/petition-launched-to-prevent-fishing-ban.htm
Sign PETITION here > toddmuller.national.org.nz/motiti_island
Motiti Island’s fisheries are at risk as local councils now have the power to apply fishing bans wherever they see fit, National’s Fisheries spokesperson Ian McKelvie says.
“This comes off the back of the Court of Appeal ruling in favour of environmentalists on Motiti Island.
“National has launched a petition requesting the Government change the law to ensure this does not happen, and that any discussions on future fishing around the Motiti Island reefs involve wider consultation with recreational fishers, iwi, Motiti whanau and the wider Bay of Plenty community.
“These powers should remain the prerogative of central government and the Minister needs to intervene to ensure this remains the case......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2001/S00069/petition-launched-to-prevent-fishing-ban.htm
Sign PETITION here > toddmuller.national.org.nz/motiti_island