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Legal Sector Appointments – David Campbell to be the next Law Society President

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Source: Law Society

Auckland lawyer David Campbell has been appointed the 34th President of the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa. His appointment was confirmed at the Law Society’s Council meeting earlier today.
Mr Campbell, a respected leader within the legal community, is a partner at Dentons and has served as Vice President of the Law Society Board since 2022. He also contributes to the wider community as a Trustee of the Spencer Mason Trust and was formerly the Chair of Te Tuhi Contemporary Art Trust. 
He will formally take up the role on 27 March 2026, succeeding current President Frazer Barton, who will complete his three-year term.
Mr Campbell says the aspect of being a lawyer that he most enjoys is solving problems for others. He has been actively involved with the Law Society since 2014 and says he is humbled to take on the presidency.
“This is a pivotal governance role for an organisation that not only regulates over 17,000 lawyers but also advocates for the rule of law and access to justice, supports legal aid reform, and contributes to the health of our democracy,” said Mr Campbell.
“The Law Society is a kaitiaki of an exemplary legal profession – a guardian of standards, ethics, and public trust.”
Mr Campbell says his focus will be on maintaining the Law Society’s core responsibilities while continuing to strengthen its wider contribution to the profession and society. 
“Key is ensuring the Law Society continues to perform its regulatory function well – that’s our obligation under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act. At the same time, we need to keep building on the areas where we already do strong work, such as law reform and advocacy. These functions provide enormous value to society, and it’s essential we maintain and strengthen that contribution.
“Also important is one of the most significant changes at the Law Society in recent years which is the reform of our Representative division. The introduction of a membership subscription has been a particularly positive step – we represent all of the profession, but our more than 10,000 lawyer members are those who truly value what the Law Society offers.”
Mr Campbell says he will be taking on the presidency at a time when the Law Society is in a strong position, with a clear path forward.
“Everything is moving in the right direction. We’re in a state of steady, incremental improvement – and that’s exactly where we need to be.” 

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New Zealand Treasury – Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the three months ended 30 September 2025

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Source: The New Zealand Treasury

Thursday, 6 November 2025 – The Interim Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the three months ended 30 September 2025 were released by the Treasury today. The September results are reported against forecasts based on the Budget Economic and Fiscal Update 2025 (BEFU 2025), published on 22 May 2025, and the results for the same period for the previous year.

The key fiscal indicators for the three months ended 30 September 2025 were mixed compared to forecast. The Government’s main operating indicator, the operating balance before gains and losses excluding ACC (OBEGALx), showed a deficit of $4.0 billion. This deficit was $0.5 billion larger than forecast. Whereas net core Crown debt was lower than forecast by $5.2 billion at $184.7 billion, or 42.3% of GDP.

Core Crown tax revenue, at $29.1 billion, was $0.5 billion (1.6%) lower than forecast. The largest variances related to other individuals’ tax and source deductions at $0.3 billion (12.1%) and $0.1 billion (1.0%) lower than forecast respectively.

Core Crown expenses, at $36.4 billion, were in line with forecast.

The OBEGALx was a deficit of $4.0 billion, $0.5 billion more than the forecast deficit. When including the revenue and expenses of ACC, the OBEGAL deficit was $4.1 billion, $0.2 billion higher than the forecast deficit.

The operating balance surplus of $0.8 billion was better than the forecast deficit of $2.4 billion. The variance in OBEGAL mentioned above was more than offset by valuation movements, particularly on financial instruments. Net gains on financial instruments were $4.9 billion stronger than forecast, driven by New Zealand Superannuation Fund (NZS Fund) and ACC’s investment portfolio reflecting favourable market conditions. However, this was partially offset by net losses on non-financial instruments of $1.5 billion, largely owing to the net actuarial loss on the ACC outstanding claims liability of $1.7 billion.

The core Crown residual cash deficit of $1.4 billion was $1.6 billion lower than forecast. While net operating cash outflows were $0.9 billion higher than forecast, net core Crown capital cash outflows were $2.6 billion lower than forecast. The net core Crown capital cashflows variance to forecast was largely driven by lower than forecast net purchase of investments.

Net core Crown debt at $184.7 billion (42.3% of GDP) was $5.2 billion lower than forecast. The variance was driven by the combination of the favourable variance in net core Crown debt at 30 June 2025 which resulted in a better starting position for the current year, along with the lower than forecast residual cash deficit during the year, as mentioned above.

Gross debt at $213.2 billion (48.9% of GDP) was $7.9 billion lower than forecast. Similarly with net core Crown debt, the majority of this variance comes from a more favourable starting position. The remaining variance predominately relates to lower than forecast issuances of Euro Commercial Paper.

Net worth at $190.0 billion (43.6% of GDP) was $9.4 billion favourable to forecast. In addition to the operating balance variance discussed above, the better net worth starting position from the 30 June 2025 year also contributed.

      

  Year to date Full Year
September

2025

Actual1

$m		 September 

2025
BEFU 2025

Forecast1

$m		 Variance2
BEFU 2025
$m		 Variance
BEFU 2025
%		 June

2026
BEFU 2025

Forecast3

$m
Core Crown tax revenue 29,117 29,588 (471) (1.6) 125,044
Core Crown revenue 32,479 33,065 (586) (1.8) 139,726
Core Crown expenses 36,357 36,306 (51) (0.1) 150,349
Core Crown residual cash (1,362) (3,001) 1,639 54.6 (14,533)
Net core Crown debt4 184,673 189,833 5,160 2.7 200,188
          as a percentage of GDP 42.3% 43.5%     43.9%
Gross debt 213,235 221,124 7,889 3.6 238,816
          as a percentage of GDP 48.9% 50.7%     52.3%
OBEGAL excluding ACC (OBEGALx) (3,955) (3,459) (496) (14.3) (12,075)
OBEGAL (4,084) (3,835) (249) (6.5) (15,602)
Operating balance (excluding minority interests) 791 (2,397) 3,188 133.0 (9,884)
Net worth 190,030 180,673 9,357 5.2 173,224
          as a percentage of GDP 43.6% 41.4%     37.9%
  1. Using the most recently published GDP (for the year ended 30 June 2025) of $436,103 million (Source: Stats NZ).
  2. Favourable variances against forecast have a positive sign and unfavourable variances against forecast have a negative sign.
  3. Using BEFU 2025 forecast GDP for the year ending 30 June 2025 of $456,464 million (Source: The Treasury).
  4. Net core Crown debt excludes the NZS Fund and core Crown advances. Net core Crown debt may fluctuate during the year largely reflecting the timing of tax receipts.

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Storm-damaged Andersons Floodway Bridge, rebuilt and ready for traffic

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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

Andersons Floodway Bridge on State Highway 63 in Marlborough is now open to traffic, just over four months after it was severely damaged during a severe winter storm.

The new, more resilient structure is a significant upgrade on its predecessor that was deemed beyond repair after it was washed out during heavy rain in June.

Mark Owen, Regional Manager Lower North Island/Top of the South, says the project is a real success story for the region, with local contractors completing the work in record time.

“Building a new bridge quickly without compromising quality was the priority – we managed to do that by working on smart solutions with local contractors.”

“By using the design and construct model our contractors were able to begin construction on the new bridge immediately using generic bridge details that were refined as required as construction progressed, saving time and money.”  

Mr Owen says the local community also played a key role in helping the project progress at pace.

“Landowners were accommodating of us using their land for the temporary bypass, local utilities companies were on board early and promptly relocated lines and cables and Marlborough District Council urgently produced a flood model that informed the design of the new bridge.” 

“It’s been a real team effort from the outset, through to project completion.” 

Work on the replacement bridge began on 18 August, with a temporary road and minor detour in place to keep traffic moving safely while construction was underway.

The new, longer bridge was built on site with a deep-piled foundation and a wider precast concrete deck, improving both resilience and efficiency. 

As part of the upgrade, new barriers were installed on the approaches to the bridge, and these, along with the wider deck, mean the new bridge is much safer for traffic. 

Mr Owen said the support from road users during this work is appreciated by everyone involved.

“We know State Highway 63 is a critical route in Marlborough, and we acknowledge the Andersons Floodway Bridge project, along with other recovery and repair works on the highway, have caused disruption and travel delays for drivers.”

“Our contractors appreciate the patience and cooperation the public have shown while the work has been underway. But the good news is we now have a new improved, and more flood-protected bridge open just in time for Christmas,” Mr Owen says.

Andersons Floodway Bridge – Facts and figures:

Old Bridge

New Bridge

Traffic Width

7.3m

9.0m

Span

4.3m

11.5m

Flood Capacity

One-in-five-year flood event (with no allowance for climate change)

One-in-100-year flood event (including allowance for climate change)

Other work on State Highway 63:

Mr Owen says work to rebuild a section of State Highway 63 on the eastern side of the township is making good progress, and recovery work to repair significant scouring damage west of the Waihopai Bridge is now underway.

“From 17 November contractors will also begin work to rebuild a 200-metre section of the state highway, west of the Waihopai Bridge. This will involve removing the top layer of the road, laying new gravel, and then applying new chipseal. The end result will be a much stronger stretch of highway,” Mr Owen says.

SH63 West of Waihopai Bridge works schedule:

  • Now until Friday, 19 December, 7 am – 6 pm weekdays.
  • No work on weekends
  • Stop/Go traffic management and 30km/h temporary speed limit. Expect ten-minute delays.
  • A 30 km/h temporary speed limit will be in place outside work hours.
  • These works are weather-dependent, and schedules may change. 

SH63 East of the Wairau Valley township:

  • Work to rebuild a 1.3 kilometre section of State Highway 63, on the Renwick side of the Wairau Valley township continues until Friday, 12 December, 7 am – 6 pm Monday to Saturday.
  • Stop/go traffic management and a 30 km/h temporary speed limit will remain in place 24/7. Expect ten-minute delays.
  • These works are weather-dependent, and schedules may change.

Driver Advice:

  • Stop/Go traffic management remains in place at multiple locations on State Highway 63 as other minor storm damage repairs are completed.
  • Expect short delays while this work is underway.

Please follow all traffic management, temporary speed limits, and instructions from road crews. They are there to keep everyone safe

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New detector dogs head to the Pacific to fight transnational crime

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Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police and Customs have congratulated five new handlers and their detector dogs on their graduation from the Police Dog Training Centre (DTC) in Trentham today.

The teams have completed their training to be qualified as operational Detector Dog Teams and three of the handlers are first time operators.

Two officers from Fiji Police and one from Samoa Police, one officer from Fiji Revenue and Customs Service and one from Tonga Revenue and Customs have proudly marched out at Trentham today.

National Coordinator Police Dogs and Pacific Detector Dog Programme (PDDP) Manager, Inspector Todd Southall, congratulated all the teams.

“These handlers and their dogs have trained here in Upper Hutt for eight weeks and now the rest of the training is completed back in their own jurisdictions under the watchful eyes of advisors from the PDDP,” he says.

New Zealand Police and Customs have a close partnership with our Pacific enforcement partners.  The PDDP is part of a commitment to increase safety across the region.

New Zealand Customs’ Deputy Chief Executive – International and Governance Joe Cannon said when fully trained, these detector dog and handler teams will be deployed to perform both border security and community policing.

“Today marks a significant milestone in our shared mission to protect Pacific borders and communities.

The graduation of five new detector dog teams boosts our region’s capability to detect drugs, cash and firearms, and strengthens our collective response to transnational, serious and organised crime,” Mr Cannon said.“The DTC has been working with Pacific countries for much longer than the PDDP has been running, Inspector Southall says.

“About 20 years ago we started to work with some of the Pacific countries – initially the Cook Islands, Samoa, and Tonga, then later Fiji and now French Polynesia and New Caledonia has been added this year”, says Inspector Southall.

The PDDP officially started in 2018 and is jointly managed by New Zealand Police and Customs. It is funded through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Left to Right:

Inspector Todd Southall (National Coordinator – Police Dogs), Erin Williams (Senior Project Officer, Overseas Programmes), Constable Ratu Esala Drole & Detector Dog Vena, Sergeant Mike Robinson (Trainer), Constable Sher Singh Junior & Detector Dog Vector, Principal Customs Officer Saimoni Tuiraki (Trainer), Senior Customs Officer Camari Rotukana & Detector Dog Ouzo, Sergeant Matt Fage (Trainer), Customs Officer Andrew Manu & Detector Dog Twiggy, Constable Miracle Malaefono Pose & Detector Dog Yoko, Chief Customs Officer Dave Huff (NZ Customs).

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Pharmac consults on changes to simplify biologic medicine funding criteria

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Source: PHARMAC

Pharmac is proposing changes to the Special Authority and Hospital Indication Restrictions criteria for four biologic medicines: infliximab, etanercept, secukinumab, and rituximab.

These medicines are used to treat a range of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. The proposed changes aim to reduce administrative workload for clinicians, improve consistency across biologic treatments, and respond to feedback received during previous consultation.

Special Authority and Hospital Indication Restrictions are funding tools used by Pharmac to ensure medicines are targeted to those who would benefit most. They set out specific clinical criteria that must be met before a person can get a funded medicine.

“We’ve listened to feedback from clinicians, patient advocacy groups, and others,” says Pharmac’s Acting Manager of Pharmaceutical Funding, Claire Pouwels. “This proposal is about making the criteria easier to use and more consistent.”

The proposed changes include:

  • Extending how long a Special Authority approval lasts
  • Allowing any relevant health practitioner to apply for funding
  • Removing renewal requirements for some conditions
  • Aligning language and removing outdated clinical references

Pharmac previously consulted on changes to the access criteria for adalimumab in 2021. That consultation was well received, and many stakeholders asked for similar updates to other biologic medicines.

“These proposed changes will make a difference for people who rely on these medicines,” says Pouwels. “Fewer administrative steps means less waiting, fewer treatment disruptions, and more consistent access to care.

“We encourage anyone with an interest in these medicines to share their views.”

From 6 November 2025, Pharmac will begin public consultation on the proposed changes. Feedback will be open until 5pm on 27 November 2025. 

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Pukunui chicks bring hope for survival

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation

Date:  06 November 2025

Nest surveying began in September and so far, the Department of Conservation’s Pukunui Recovery Team have found 12 nests, 35 eggs and five chicks.

DOC Rakiura Operations Manager Jennifer Ross says it’s a promising start to the season and potentially a big boost for pukunui recovery efforts as there are only an estimated 105 left (not including the new chicks) – making them the rarest and most threatened wading bird in the world.

“To see these little chicks emerge brings hope that we can save them from extinction.”

However, there’s no guarantee all eggs will hatch or that the chicks and their parents will survive as they are extremely vulnerable to predation by feral cats.

“In previous years, we’ve lost around 40-50 adult birds to predation, and last year, we lost around 20 adults but gained about 24 chicks,” she says.

There’s cautious optimism that more birds will survive as feral cat numbers have been heavily reduced in an aerial 1080 predator control operation in August covering 40,000 hectares of Rakiura National Park. This included vital pukunui breeding habitat along the Tin Range.

“We are thrilled as camera monitoring in the area has revealed zero feral cat detections for at least six weeks following the operation, however, they will eventually reinvade from areas where 1080 wasn’t applied,” Jennifer says.

“The main measure of success will be the pukunui flock count in April, and also the long-term population trends. Our aim is to grow the population to at least 300 birds by 2035.”

Nest surveying efforts have had a boost in funding this year from the International Visitor Levy. This is enabling the team to more extensively search breeding sites.

“They don’t breed in one big group, they are very widely distributed, so it’s hard to predict where their nests will be or find them as they blend very well into the alpine vegetation,” she says.

“This season, the team have been excited to find a few mystery male birds that we’ve banded at flocking sites but hadn’t seen at breeding sites. This is particularly critical as we estimate there are less than 30 males left. The males play an important role in incubating eggs at night, while females incubate during the day.”

The team is very careful to minimise any disturbance to the birds when nest surveying.

“It’s important when we’re out naturing we keep disturbance to a minimum. Once we are out of the way, pukunui always quickly settle back onto the nest. They aren’t scared away by our activity.”

In addition to nest surveying, the team manages a network of nearly 500 traps. They’ve caught 20 feral cats since May, and just one in the operational area since 1080 was applied.

“Just one feral cat has the potential to wipe out multiple nests in quick succession.”

Before predators were introduced to New Zealand, pukunui bred throughout the Southern Alps, but they now only breed on the Rakiura mountain tops – earning them a reputation as the “underbirds”.

“It’s been tough weather conditions for the birds lately – especially with the recent storm. The chicks will have been spending a lot of their time sheltering under the wings of their parents.”

From January onwards, the survivors will journey off the mountains to Rakiura beaches and Awarua Bay to gather and forage in groups. New birds will then be banded so their survival can be monitored.

“For birds that have fledged, it’s a rite of passage to make their way down and a bit of a test run for their flying abilities.”

Contact

For media enquiries contact:

Email: media@doc.govt.nz

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Pharmac performing well against Minister’s expectations

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Source: New Zealand Government

Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes the summary report on Pharmac’s progress against his 2024/25 Letter of Expectations (LoE).

“For many New Zealanders, funding for pharmaceuticals is life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and suffering or living freely,” Mr Seymour says.

“My expectation is that Pharmac should have strong processes so patients, their families, and clinicians, can have a say in decisions. This is part of the ACT-National Coalition Agreement.

“My expectation is also clear that Pharmac should publish measurable performance metrics to increase transparency. We are creating a culture at Pharmac which keeps consumers in the loop, because that’s important to them. 

“It’s clear Pharmac’s culture is changing. Last week Pharmac published their first 90-day report on progress against the five-year Reset Programme. In July, they published a summary of progress on implementing the recommendations of the 2022 Independent Pharmac Review. In March they published the Consumer Engagement Workshop Report. The feedback from consumer advocates on this approach is positive.” 

The summary report outlines Pharmac’s progress across 21 expectations in the 2024/25 LoE. As of October 2025, 8 expectations have been fully completed including:

Proactively publishing material of public interest, and establishing a monthly consumer update forum. This forum gives consumers the opportunity to hear from Pharmac’s Senior Leadership Team and provide feedback following independent engagement workshops.
Accelerated efforts to collaborate with health sector partners, including the establishment of the Health Sector Implementation Group and the Sector Equity Working Group.
Regularly reporting to track organisational culture and stakeholder sentiment, supported by quarterly and annual performance measures.
Continued review of statutory objectives and functions, with proactive engagement on legislative updates and medical technology procurement.
Strengthened consumer participation in decision-making, regular consultation with advisory groups, and improved transparency of clinical advice records.

“For the first time Pharmac has its own Minister. While still a work in progress, for the first time in years Pharmac is genuinely moving in the right direction. For example, five years ago many of the Medicines Summit attendees would have been picketing outside Pharmac. This year, they were having genuine conversations with each other and Pharmac’s leadership about how to deliver the best service for Kiwis,” Mr Seymour says. 

“The Government is doing its part. Last year we allocated Pharmac its largest ever budget of $6.294 billion over four years, and a $604 million uplift to give Pharmac the financial support it needs to carry out its functions – negotiating the best deals for medicine for New Zealanders.” 

The full report can be found here – https://www.pharmac.govt.nz/news-and-resources/publications/corporate-publications/letter-of-expectations/letter-of-expectations-progress-update-november-2025

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Protecting New Zealand from infectious disease

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Source: New Zealand Government

The Government will invest $75 million to boost New Zealand’s resilience to infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness, says Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Dr Shane Reti.

“We’re funding new research over seven and a half years in the Infectious Diseases Research Platform, which will be hosted by the newly established New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science),” Dr Reti says.

“We’re currently seeing an outbreak of measles in New Zealand – a vaccine preventable disease – which has reinforced the need for robust infectious disease research and response systems.

“The new platform builds on the previous infectious diseases research programme Te Niwha. It marks a step-change in how we prepare for and respond to pandemics, with a nationally coordinated system that delivers world-class science and impact with longer-term investment.”

The platform will:

  • Deepen pandemic preparedness and response, including surge science capacity
  • Reduce New Zealand’s exposure to the harm and cost of future pandemics, protecting the economy, workforce, healthcare systems, and communities
  • Build a strategic, agile, and integrated research and response system that can adapt to new priorities and deliver impactful science.

The platform will also support research breakthroughs that can reduce the burden of existing diseases such as rheumatic fever, tuberculosis, and meningococcal disease.

“PHF Science is well placed to lead a national approach to infectious disease research that will ensure New Zealand is better prepared to prevent and manage such devastating illnesses in the future,” says Dr Reti.

“PHF Science plays an important part in the health sector and has well-established relationships with the Ministry of Health, Public Health Agency, and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. They also play a key role in government’s pandemic preparedness efforts.

“This investment reflects the Government’s commitment to science system reform by supporting long-term, mission-led research that delivers impact where it matters most.”

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Police investigating serious assault in Ōpōtiki

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Source: New Zealand Police

Police are investigating after a man was seriously assaulted in his Ōpōtiki home early this morning.

The man sustained serious injuries in the assault, which is believed to have involved several offenders.

The man has been transported to hospital and enquiries are under way to identify and locate those responsible for the assault.

A scene guard is in place at the house where the assault took place and nearby residents can expect to see a continued police presence as our enquiries continue.

If anyone has information which could assist our enquiries, they’re asked to contact Police and quote file number 251106/9516.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
 

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Commercial fishers landing exception for spiny dogfish

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Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries

About commercial fishing exceptions

Under the Fisheries Act 1996, commercial fishers are prohibited from returning or abandoning to the sea, or other waters, any fish or shellfish that are subject to the Quota Management System (QMS). However, section 72A(2) of the act allows for exceptions to the rule.

Section 72A(2) of the Fisheries Act 1996 – NZ Legislation

Have your say

Fisheries New Zealand is reviewing the current commercial landing exception for spiny dogfish, which allows commercial fishers to return spiny dogfish to the sea, whether alive or dead. 

Spiny dogfish ammoniate (show signs of spoiling) rapidly. Quick processing is needed to prevent cross-contamination of other catch on board fishing vessels. The species also has 2 dorsal spines that can damage other catch and cause injuries to the crew if not handled carefully. Due to the schooling behaviour of spiny dogfish, large quantities of the species can be inadvertently caught (known as bycatch) in a single event, making it impractical for fishers to separate and manage catches of spiny dogfish before they damage other catch.

Fisheries New Zealand is proposing to continue to allow a landing exception so that commercial fishers can return spiny dogfish to the sea, whether alive or dead. 

We’d like your feedback on this proposal. Consultation is open from 6 November to 18 December 2025.

Consultation document

Commercial landing exception: spiny dogfish [PDF, 428 KB]

Related documents

Commercial landing exceptions: Policy context and legal overview [PDF, 387 KB]  

Commercial landing exception review: Operational guidelines [PDF, 390 KB]

Making your submission

Email your feedback by 5pm on 18 December to FMSubmissions@mpi.govt.nz

A template is available to help you complete your submission. It includes questions you may like to answer to help you with your submission and further space for any other feedback.

Submissions template [DOCX, 108 KB]

While we prefer email, you can post written submissions to:

Fisheries Management – National Direction
Fisheries New Zealand
Ministry for Primary Industries
PO Box 2526
Wellington 6140.

What to include

Make sure you tell us in your submission: 

  • your name and title 
  • your organisation’s name (if you are submitting on behalf of an organisation)
  • your contact details (such as phone number, address, and email). 

Submissions are public information

Note that all, part, or a summary of your submission may be published on this website. Most often this happens when we issue a document that reviews the submissions received.

People can also ask for copies of submissions under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA). The OIA says we must make the content of submissions available unless we have good reason for withholding it. Those reasons are detailed in sections 6 and 9 of the OIA.

If you think there are grounds to withhold specific information from publication, make this clear in your submission or contact us. Reasons may include that it discloses commercially sensitive or personal information. However, any decision MPI makes to withhold details can be reviewed by the Ombudsman, who may direct us to release it.

Official Information Act 1982 – NZ Legislation

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