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flag New Zealand’s 2026 fisheries bill proposes removing size limits on key fish species, sparking concern over sustainability and public access to data.

flag A proposed 2026 fisheries bill in New Zealand would remove minimum size limits for commercial fishing of key species like snapper, trevally, and blue cod, allowing the harvest of juvenile fish. flag The change, aimed at boosting seafood exports, has drawn widespread criticism from conservation groups, recreational fishers, and scientists who warn it threatens fish populations, increases bycatch, and undermines long-term sustainability. flag The bill also restricts public access to fish dumping footage, expands quota carryover, and limits legal challenges to fisheries decisions. flag Despite over 25,000 submissions opposing earlier versions, the government is advancing the bill to select committee review, urging public input before the upcoming general election.

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