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Will the Minister close the tarakihi fishery given this species is considered to be heading to extinction?

Answered Question 39158 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Will the Minister close the tarakihi fishery given this species is considered to be heading to extinction?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

I am currently considering advice on management settings to support the rebuild of the tarakihi fishery, following new information that stock status is lower than previously understood.