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What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about the Hector’s and Māui Dolphin Threat Management Plan since March 30th 2026?

Answered Question 20227 (2026)
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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about the Hector’s and Māui Dolphin Threat Management Plan since March 30th 2026?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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My office was advised by Fisheries New Zealand that the Hector’s Dolphin Bycatch Reduction Plan Annual Report for 2024-25 was ready for publication. This public report assesses the effectiveness of the Bycatch Reduction Plan in meeting fisheries objectives set out in the Hector’s and Māui Dolphin Threat Management Plan.