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Does the Minister support Jono Ridler's Swim4theOcean petition to end bottom trawling which calls on the 'New Zealand Government to end bottom trawling on all seamounts – at home and in the high seas by the end of 2027 – and to activate a quick transition away from bottom trawling entirely' and if so why and if not why not?

Answered Question 16434 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Does the Minister support Jono Ridler's Swim4theOcean petition to end bottom trawling which calls on the 'New Zealand Government to end bottom trawling on all seamounts – at home and in the high seas by the end of 2027 – and to activate a quick transition away from bottom trawling entirely' and if so why and if not why not?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

I am advised the petition is currently before the Petitions Committee for consideration.