Every visitor must play their part in keeping this special corner of New Zealand safe.
Before you come:
Download Te Panui Kaitiaki o Ata Whenua, Issue 8, November 2022 or you can view all the Guardians' newsletters.
Download our user guide [PDF, 15MB] that’s packed with information and maps to help make the most of your time in Fiordland.
Read about the work of the Guardians and our partner agencies in our latest annual report [PDF, 9.4 MB] or view all our annual reports.
Environment Minister David Parker recently appointed a new Fiordland Marine Guardian and re-appointed two existing Guardians. Dr Simon Childerhouse has joined the Guardians, while Ali Ballantine and Pete Young have been re-appointed.
Fisheries New Zealand has begun public consultation on proposed amendments to Amateur Fishing Regulations in the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area (FMA). The Fiordland Marine Guardians are seeking changes to the amateur fishing rules within the FMA to align them with the philosophy of 'fishing for a feed', not the freezer. This consultation marks a key milestone in the Guardians' review of fisheries sustainability in the FMA.
As a group, we're responsible for managing and caring for Fiordland's precious marine environment.
Rebecca has extensive knowledge of Fiordland, from the rainforests to its…
Stewart has extensive knowledge of the customary uses of Fiordland,…
Ali’s passion for and interest in Fiordland began when she moved…
Pete has worked on boats…
Mark has been a commercial fisher for almost 30 years and is a shareholding…
Simon is a marine scientist, specialising in marine mammals, with more than…
