Hon Tama Potaka, as acting Minister for the Environment, recently appointed a new Fiordland Marine Guardian and reappointed five existing Guardians. Murray Willans has joined the Guardians, while Rebecca McLeod, Mark Peychers, Stewart Bull, Gavin Tayles and John Cushen have been reappointed.
Read the full press release [Beehive website].
The Minister for the Environment is seeking applications or nominations for members of the Fiordland Marine Guardians (the Guardians).
The Guardians are an advisory group established by the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Management Act 2005. They are responsible for providing advice to Ministers, government departments, and Environment Southland on the management of the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area (FMA). See the Guardian’s website for more information.
Marine researchers from around the country travelled to Te Anau in March to take part in the Fiordland Marine Research Symposium. The public event saw the audience treated to the latest findings on a wide range of topics including:
The Fiordland Marine Guardians have welcomed widespread changes to the area’s recreational fishing rules, announced on Wednesday by the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Hon. Shane Jones. The new rules take effect on April 25th. The Guardians have advocated strongly for the changes and have been working with the community for several years to define the problems and develop solutions.
Would you like to better understand Fiordland’s marine environment?
The Guardians and Department of Conservation invite you to join us for a special afternoon in Te Anau, where marine scientists will be sharing their latest findings and insights.
