Māori interests 'seriously neglected' in camera rollout on commercial fishing vessels – Moana New Zealand & More News Here

By Kelvin McDonald of Maori Television

NZ’s largest Māori-owned fishing firm Moana New Zealand is claiming the federal government has “seriously neglected” Māori interests in plans to put in cameras on as much as 300 inshore fishing vessels by 2024.

“We support the initiative and see it as positive, but we are concerned about the inadequate inclusion of Māori, both in terms of people and perspective, in the consultation process,” Moana New Zealand CEO Steve Tarrant stated in a press release on Friday.

Fisheries Minister David Parker’s workplace has been approached for remark.

Parker introduced plans for onboard cameras in June final 12 months in a authorities dedication to guard the pure marine setting for future generations.

“New Zealand’s marine ecosystems contain many species that are found nowhere else in the world. It’s imperative that we improve the data we gather and more effectively measure how many fish are caught, to ensure more sustainable and environmental fisheries for future generations,” Parker stated on the time.

“On-board cameras will provide independent, accurate information about the commercial fishing activity. That will provide greater certainty and more evidence on which to base decisions about policy and regulation, scientific research, and fisheries management.”

“The rollout will be staged to prioritise those vessels that pose the greatest risk to protected species such as Hector’s and Māui dolphins, black petrels and Antipodean albatross. When complete, cameras will record activity on vessels responsible for about 85 per cent of the inshore catch by volume,” stated Parker.

Moana New Zealand says the Ministry for Primary Industries has extra work to do earlier than it presses go on the camera rollout.

“There has been no time to test the merits and the pitfalls of the oceans reform agenda as a package, which flies in the face of everything we stand for as a Māori business and how we operate.”

There can also be a danger that prices to roll out and function the cameras may have the impact of undermining the treaty settlement, Moana New Zealand says.

“The $68m price tag to implement cameras on inshore will directly impact Māori and Iwi, quota owners.”

These prices will immediately influence the worth of quota and settlement property, undermining what was agreed on in the treaty settlement, the assertion says.

Moana New Zealand, which says it has voluntarily had cameras onboard its complete inshore contract trawl fishing fleet for the previous eight years, says their expertise utilizing the cameras means they know their limitations.

“There’s a risk that those outside the fishing industry are expecting too much from cameras, thinking of them as a solve-all transparency solution. But the technology isn’t there yet,” stated Tarrant.

“When it comes to cameras on vessels, we have always said they are just one tool to ensure we operate with care, and one we would love to see developed further.”

Scientifically knowledgeable inventory-particular harvest methods, complete allowable catch limits, credible discard insurance policies and set deem values are additionally essential to a properly-balanced and properly-managed fishery.

“We also promote investment in fishing technology like Precision Seafood Harvesting, upskilling fishers through responsible fisher programmes and actively partaking in seabird and dolphin protection initiatives.

“The extra touchpoints we take into account as kaitiaki, the higher, and we all know that collectively, these initiatives are higher than the sum of their components,” Tarrant said.

This article will be updated when a response is received from the Fisheries Minister’s office.

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