In November, the Guardians travelled to Wellington to deliver their recommendations to Hon. David Parker, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, regarding changes to the amateur fishing regulations in the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area.
Environment Minister David Parker recently appointed two new Fiordland Marine Guardians and re-appointed three existing Guardians.
Fiordland is an incredibly special part of Aotearoa with unique qualities, landscapes and taonga species that need protection.
36 people based in Te Anau will be employed as divers over the next 2 years to eliminate Undaria from Taiari/Chalky Inlet and contain it within Te Puaitaha/Breaksea Sound. Full diver training will be provided to successful applicants to complete a Worksafe New Zealand Scientific Diver Certificate of Competence.
A $2m funding boost is set to turn the tide in Fiordland’s battle against the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida (Undaria).
Acting Conservation Minister Ayesha Verrall today announced the funding through the Jobs for Nature programme, which will see around 36 people employed in the wider Te Anau community over the next two years.
The purpose of this survey is to help the Fiordland Marine Guardians build a broader picture of the experiences and concerns of those who fish in the Fiordland Marine Area (FMA).
