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Fisheries Act 1996

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82: Apportionment of foreign allowable catch for foreign fishing vessels

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"How the Minister decides how much fish foreign countries can catch in New Zealand waters"

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The Minister can decide how much fish foreign countries can catch in New Zealand's exclusive economic zone. You need to know that the Minister looks at how much other countries have fished in the zone and how well they work with New Zealand. The Minister also considers how well these countries help with fish research and follow the law. The Minister thinks about how countries co-operate with New Zealand to conserve fish and enforce the law. You should look at the link to learn more about the law. The Minister can also consider other important matters after talking to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The Minister's decision is based on several factors, including how well countries follow international rules. The Minister can change the amount of fish foreign countries can catch at any time. This rule applies to most types of fish, but not to highly migratory species.

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82Apportionment of foreign allowable catch for foreign fishing vessels

  1. The Minister may from time to time apportion, among countries other than New Zealand, the foreign allowable catch in respect of any stock (other than any highly migratory species) within the exclusive economic zone.

  2. In making an apportionment under subsection (1), the Minister shall have regard to—

  3. the degree to which fishing vessels of countries other than New Zealand have engaged in fishing within the exclusive economic zone; and
    1. the degree to which such countries have co-operated with New Zealand in fisheries research and in the identification of fish stocks within the exclusive economic zone; and
      1. the degree to which such countries have co-operated with New Zealand in the conservation and management of fisheries resources within the exclusive economic zone, and in the enforcement of New Zealand law relating to such resources; and
        1. the degree to which such countries have complied with any relevant international obligations; and
          1. such other matters as the Minister, after consultation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, considers to be relevant.

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            • Section 82(1): amended, on , by section 33 of the Fisheries Amendment Act (No 3) 2004 (2004 No 76).