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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.

Politics and Government Environment World Ocean Health Bottom Trawling Hauraki Gulf Seamounts Fisheries Amendment Bill Marine Protection Greenpeace