Tag: bottom_trawling

Greenpeace Aotearoa Declares Ocean Protection and Bottom Trawling Bans Critical 2026 Election Issues

4 May 2026 10:58 a.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

Greenpeace Aotearoa is calling on politicians to commit to comprehensive ocean protection ahead of the 2026 election, demanding an end to bottom trawling on seamounts, the rejection of the Fisheries Amendment Bill, and expanded monitoring of commercial fishing fleets.

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2026 Election Critical for New Zealand Ocean Health Amidst Bottom Trawling Debate

4 May 2026 10:58 a.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

New Zealanders are demanding an end to bottom trawling, making ocean health a key issue for the 2026 election, with specific proposals for marine protection and opposition to the Fisheries Amendment Bill.

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