Have your say on local fishery consultation

As part of the current public consultation on options for both the Southern Scallop fishery (SCA7) and the Snapper 7 fishery, local people are invited to have their say at a series of drop-in sessions.

MPI fisheries management staff will be running sessions on:

• Thursday 23 June in Blenheim

• Monday 27 June in Nelson

• Tuesday 28 June in Motueka

• Wednesday 29 June in Takaka.

The sessions are a chance to explain what the options are for these 2 fisheries that ensure the long-term sustainability and access for all.

Dave Turner, MPI director of fisheries management said: “These are both important fisheries and MPI is committed to actively engaging with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that all views are considered.”

Locations and times

The meetings are open to all and there is no need to book – just turn up on the day between 4pm and 8pm.

Extra sessions are planned

For people unable to attend, additional sessions are planned. We will carry details on this website when they are confirmed.

The consultations

Whether or not you attend a session, you can send your submissions on the consultations directly to MPI. They must arrive no later than:

• 5pm, Friday 1 July 2016 for the SCA7 consultation

• 5pm, Monday 11 July 2016 for the SNA7 consultation

(Note, the SNA7 consultation is part of the review of fisheries sustainability measures for 1 October 2016).

Email: FMSubmissions@mpi.govt.nz

Post: Fisheries Management

Ministry for Primary Industries

PO Box 2526

Wellington 6140.

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