Maori Fisheries Act (No. 159 of 1989).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

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

Geographical area

Oceania

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

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References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Act 1983 (No. 14 of 1983).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1983 (2011)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

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

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | New Zealand | 2001 | Repealed

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Act 1996 (No. 88 of 1996).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1996 (2017)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Tax/levy, Foreign fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Dispute settlement, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Allocation/quota, Offences/penalties, Institution, Inspection, Mariculture, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, High seas

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

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