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Parliament to debate Fisheries Amendment Bill progression today from 2pm
Parliament sits from 2pm to 10pm today as MPs debate and vote on the Fisheries Amendment Bill's progression. Watch the live stream for the full session.
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Fishermen threaten to blockade Jono Ridler as police notified ahead of Wellington finish
Commercial fishermen have threatened to blockade Jono Ridler before he completes his 1,350km swim to Wellington. Police notified as Live Ocean pushes on.
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Fisheries bill reversal leaves critics unmoved as deeper concerns remain
The size limit reversal in the Fisheries Amendment Bill is welcomed, but critics warn serious issues remain, including fish dumping and weakened sustainability rules.
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NZ First drops snapper size limit clause after recreational fisher backlash
NZ First removes a controversial snapper size limit clause from fisheries legislation after strong pushback from recreational fishers across New Zealand.
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US trial shows vehicle-to-grid tech could turn electric boats into power sources
A US trial shows bi-directional charging could let electric boats feed power back to the grid, opening new revenue and sustainability opportunities for NZ boaties.
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Elvene AMY solar electric boat hits 30 knots with unlimited range at low speeds
Finnish builder Elvene debuts AMY, a solar electric boat hitting 30 knots and offering unlimited range at low speeds via onboard solar. Learn more.
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Red alert for toxic algae at four Wellington waterways as warm dry spell continues
Red alerts are active at four Wellington waterways due to toxic algae. Keep dogs away as even a small amount can be lethal. Check LAWA before you visit.
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Hauraki Gulf marine protections enforceable but not yet on charts, skippers warned
New marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf are enforceable but not yet on charts or plotters. NZ skippers warned of a critical information gap to navigate safely.
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Faulty relay and failed alarm caused record 600 cubic metre Mahurangi sewage spill
A faulty relay and failed alarm caused a record 600 cubic metre sewage spill into the Mahurangi River, costing Watercare $2.75m in oyster farmer compensation.
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One key feature tells invasive red seaweed from its native lookalike
Learn the one key difference between invasive Asparagopsis taxiformis and native A. armata to help protect New Zealand's coastal ecosystems.
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Two-year rockpool harvesting ban takes effect across north Auckland coast
A two-year ban on collecting marine life from rockpools is now in force along north Auckland's coast, covering Whangaparaoa, Kawau Bay and Omaha Bay.
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Auckland Boat Show to showcase VR, AI and new antifouling tools in marine pest push
The 2026 Auckland Boat Show features VR, AI, underwater robotics and new antifouling coatings to help boaties fight invasive marine pests. Find out what's on show.
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