Some of the ways the Federation advocates for its members are:

• writing submissions to Government and local politicians
• meeting with relevant Ministers
• participating in consultations and hearings 

Our latest submissions

Read our older submissions

December 2024

Submission to Fisheries New Zealand on the Marlborough Sounds blue cod review

October 2024

Submission to Maritime New Zealand on the first set of amendments to the 40-Series rules

Joint submission with the New Zealand Marine Transport Association to Maritime New Zealand on the first set of amendments to the 40-Series rules

September 2024

Joint proposal with the New Zealand Marine Transport Association and the New Zealand Shipping Federation for a future approach to maritime training in New Zealand

August 2024

Submission to Fisheries New Zealand on the 2024 October sustainability round

Submission to Fisheries New Zealand on proposed measures to support the use of data transmission cables

June 2024

Submission to Fisheries New Zealand on Fisheries and Conservation Cost Recovery 2024/25 with comments on Proposed Fisheries Research Services

Tuna Management Association NZ Submission to Fisheries New Zealand on cost recovery relief for albacore and skipjack

May 2024

Submission to Fisheries New Zealand/Department of Conservation on the reporting of capture of protected species by recreational fishers

Submission to Biodiversity Heritage and Visitors/Department of Conservation on the Conservation Services Programme Draft Annual Plan 2024/25

Submission to Fisheries New Zealand on management of sea urchins papers 2024/11 and 2024/12

Letters

September 2024 -Letter to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries appealed the levies for albacore

December 2023 -Briefing to the Incoming Minister for Oceans and Fisheries (BIM)

July 2023 -Letter to Mission to Seafarers supporting the establishment of a Seafarer's Memorial in Wellington