by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 1, 2022 | Editor's pick, News
Up to 300 inshore fishing vessels will be fitted with cameras by the end of 2024, the Government announced on 25 May, providing independent, accurate information about fishing activity. “It will be supported by cutting-edge artificial intelligence software that will...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 25, 2021 | Editor's pick, News
Up to 300 inshore commercial fishing vessels will be fitted with on-board cameras by 2024 to protect the natural marine environment for future generations, minister for oceans and fisheries David Parker announced. Parker said that the funding is now in place for the...
by Esha Chanda | Jul 3, 2020 | Editor's pick, Features, Fishing
By the end of June, New Zealand fishing boats were supposed to carry cameras. Then, the deadline was extended. And this isn’t the first time the rollout date has been moved since cameras were first proposed by the National-led government following concerns over...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 21, 2020 | News
NZ Seafood Sustainability Awards postponed The inaugural New Zealand Seafood Sustainability Awards dinner has been postponed indefinitely because of COVID-19. Award winners were to be announced at a dinner in Wellington on 18 March 2020, before New Zealand was placed...