Maori Fisheries Act (No. 159 of 1989).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Institution Traditional rights/customary rights Research Special fund

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific

Abstract

The purposes of this Act are to (a) make better provision for the recognition of Maori fishing rights secured by the Treaty of Waitangi; and (b) to facilitate the entry of Maori into, and the development by Maori of, the business and activity of fishing; and (c) to make better provision for the conservation and management of the rock lobster fishery. Part I establishes the Maori Fisheries Commission as a body corporate and sections 5 and 6 list its functions which include facilitating the entry of Maori into the fishing business, granting assistance, including financial assistance, providing advisory and technical services and conducting research into matters affecting Maori fishing. The Commission is composed of 7 members, appointed by the Governor-General on advice of the Minister of Maori Affairs. The Commission shall also form a public company called the Aotearoa Fisheries Limited. The Act then details the financial provisions which the Commission and its public company must follow (sect. 7), as well as the criteria for granting assistance to any Maori or Maori group (sect. 8). Sections 12-21 contain all the financial and administrative provisions relating to the creation and incorporation of Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd. Sections 22-28 deal with the duty of the company to deliver a yearly statement of corporate intent, a general report of its operations as well as yearly accounts. Sections 40-46 relate to the obligations of the Crown with respect to the Commission and the public company. For example, the Crown must transfer to the Commission a portion of the existing total allowable catches specified under Part IIa of the Fisheries Act 1983 (see Fisheries Act 1996 as well for amendments).

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Act 1983 (No. 14 of 1983).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1983 (2011)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Institution, Protected fishing area, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Foreign fishing, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries Act 1996 (No. 88 of 1996).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1996 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Tax/levy, Foreign fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Landing, Dispute settlement, Transshipment, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Allocation/quota, Offences/penalties, Institution, Inspection, Mariculture, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, High seas, Integrated management, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maori Fisheries Amendment Act 2001 (No. 71 of 2001).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2001

Keyword: Institution, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Amendment Act 1990 (No. 29 of 1990).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1990

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Authorization/permit, Fishing authorization, Crustaceans, Allocation/quota, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Amendment Act 1986 (No. 34 of 1986).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1986

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit, Fishing authorization, Crustaceans, Allocation/quota, Traditional rights/customary rights, Institution, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Amendment Act 1991 (No. 149 of 1991).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1991

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Authorization/permit, Fishing authorization, Crustaceans, Allocation/quota, Traditional rights/customary rights, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Amendment Act (No. 2) 1992 (No. 90 of 1992).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1992

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Authorization/permit, Fishing authorization, Crustaceans, Allocation/quota, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Traditional rights/customary rights, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Maori Fisheries Act 2004 (No. 78 of 2004).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2004 (2017)

Keyword: Institution, Traditional rights/customary rights, International agreement-implementation, Research, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maori Fisheries Act 2004 (No. 78 of 2004).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2004 (2017)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Traditional rights/customary rights, Research, Special fund, Artisanal fishing, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX