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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 2 MIN

Sam Woolford: LegaSea Programme Lead on the delay of the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill

from The Mike Hosking Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

The marine conservation group that spearheaded opposition to the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill is breathing a sigh of relief that it's been delayed.  Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has revealed the bill won't be passed before the election.  The Government had already U-turned on a controversial proposal to reduce minimum size limits for commercial fishers, but was planning to push ahead with other changes, like a ban on releasing on-board footage of fishing boats.  LegaSea Programme Lead Sam Woolford told Mike Hosking he's relieved common sense has prevailed.  He says the bill was wrong and unworkable.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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