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How, if at all, does he intend to amend the use of on-board cameras under the Fisheries Act 1996?

Answered Question 18488 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • How, if at all, does he intend to amend the use of on-board cameras under the Fisheries Act 1996?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

The Fisheries Amendment Bill which is currently being considered by the Primary Production Select Committee would not change the requirement for in scope fishing vessels to operate on-board cameras in line with the Fisheries (Electronic Monitoring on Vessels) Regulations 2017.