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ISSUE 15 MAHURU 2008

Te Ohu Kaimoana supports changes to Fisheries Act: Te Ohu Kaimoana has thrown its support behind a proposed change to the Fisheries Act that could result in a greater level of certainty when the Minister of Fisheries sets the Total Allowable Catch each year.
New online fisheries information: Te Ohu Kaimoana will soon provide monthly fisheries updates to iwi via email. The fisheries e-panui will outline the many issues in which Te Ohu Kaimoana is involved.
Touch of the wing tip: This photograph of a Salvin's Albatross by Cameron Long won the recent Southern Seabird Solutions' Photo Competition in both the fishermen's category and the overall category.
Taranaki iwi receive remainder of settlement assets: Four Taranaki iwi have now received their full entitlement under the Maori Commercial Fisheries Settlement after agreements on coastlines that allow for the remaining settlement quota to be transferred to them.
The future is in our hands: Soon we will head to the polls to elect a new government. For many, fisheries issues will be an important factor in determining which party leads our country in the future.
Crown reviews delivery of aquaculture settlement to Maori: It has been four years since the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act was passed in 2004 and iwi have yet to receive any form of settlement from the Crown.
AFL increases ownership in abalone: Aotearoa Fisheries Limited, 100% owned by iwi organisations, recently announced its acquisition of Ocean Ranch (New Zealand).
China opportunities explored: Senior Fisheries Analyst Alan Riwaka recently visited southern China to explore business opportunities for iwi fishing enterprises.
Kahawai catches to be reviewed next year: Quota allocations between the different fishing sectors for kahawai will be reviewed in 2009, along with the recreational daily bag limit, the Government has announced.
AFL moves to Auckland: Aotearoa Fisheries Limited has moved its head office to Auckland, the heart of the company's operational centre, close to its Inshore, OPC, and Aquaculture divisions.
AFL reports good half-year profit: Aotearoa Fisheries Limited has reported a net profit of $17.8 million for the six months ending 31 March 2008.
Sealord vessel forfeiture unnecessary: Nelson-based Sealord Group Ltd, 50 percent owned by Maori, does not have to forfeit a vessel that was used in the illegal dumping of fish in the Southern Ocean, the Nelson District Court recently ruled.
Te Ohu hopeful of Bluenose reduction: A reduction in the commercial quota for bluenose is on the cards following evidence of declines in the stock.
Seals eating fish species, study shows: A study completed by the Department of Conservation shows that seals in Tasman Bay around the Tonga Island Marine Reserve eat primarily anchovy, pilchard, jack mackerel and squid.
The 60th annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission: Hori Parata from Ngatiwai attended the 60th annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) held in Santiago, Chile, in June as a member of the delegation from Te Ohu Kaimoana. He provides some thoughts of the meeting and his visit to South America.
Rock lobster negotiations fail as recreational fishers leave the table: Negotiations to resolve spatial issues in the Cray 3 QMA near Gisborne failed last month after the representatives from the recreational sector cut off talks.
Aust aquaculture meeting attended by Maori: Te Ohu Kaimoana's aquaculture policy analysts Raina Meha and Francine Wineti recently attended the Australasian Aquaculture Conference in Brisbane along with iwi representatives.

ISSUE 14 PAENGA - WHĀWHĀ 2008

Fact or fiction - Ministerial speech to Maori Fisheries Conference: The Minister of Fisheries, Hon Jim Anderton, recently addressed Te Matau a Maui Maori Fisheries Conference in Napier organised by the Treaty Tribes Coalition.
Australian fisheries groups learn about Maori fishing: An Australian fisheries' delegation is welcomed at Te Matau a Maui Maori Fisheries Conference in Napier this month.
2008 marks a busy year of fishing issues and economics: There was no easy settling into the year ahead when Te Ohu Kaimoana returned from the Christmas-New Year holidays this January - 2008 kicked off with a hiss and a roar.
Seafood Industry committed to managing bycatch risks: The seafood industry supports and endorses the Marine Mammal Operating Procedure, which minimises accidental capture of dolphins during trawl fishing, the New Zealand Seafood Industry Council's chief executive Owen Symmans said in March.
Two Northland iwi receive fisheries assets: Te Aupouri in Northland and Nga Ruahine in Taranaki recently received their share of the Maori fisheries settlement assets worth millions of dollars. The recent approval of the two iwi reduced to nine the number around New Zealand remaining to be mandated by Te Ohu Kaimoana.
Regional Councils receive aquaculture funds: The Government has provided almost $100,000 to Environment Canterbury and $24,000 to Environment Waikato to develop procedures for dealing with applications for new aquaculture space and for research on environmental effects.
Iwi endorse future of Te Ohu Kaimoana: The Treaty Tribes Coalition received unanimous support from iwi attending the Maori Fisheries Conference in Napier recently when it recommended that Te Ohu Kaimoana be considered the truly representative national Maori organisation for fisheries and fisheries-related issues.
Ronni returns from a year in Japan: Te Ohu Kaimoana's Global Fisheries Scholar Ronni Symon recently returned to New Zealand after spending 12 months at Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd (Nissui) in Tokyo
New scholar chosen for Japan programme: Manihera Forbes (Ngati Hikairo, Tainui, Scottish, Irish and English ancestries) has been chosen as the Global Fisheries Scholar to Japan for 2009.
Decision on dolphin plan soon: The seafood industry expects a decision on the Government's proposed dolphin management plan for Maui's and Hector's dolphins in May.
Gooey what? New fishery set to take-off: The joint venture to harvest Goeducs (pronounced goo-ee-ducks) is soon to start following fisheries development research into the shellfish by a company in which Te Ohu Kaimoana has a stake.
Maori fisheries representative contributes to whaling solutions: Te Ohu Kaimoana will contribute ideas and recommendations to a special adviser to the International Whaling Commission on ways in which it believes can secure the future of the organisation.
New whalebone law: The Government has received a number of submissions from iwi organisations over its proposals to reform the domestic trade in carved whalebone from stranded whales.
Dolphin advert misleading - SeaFIC: The seafood industry supports and endorses the Marine Mammal Operating Procedure, which minimises accidental capture of dolphins during trawl fishing, the New Zealand Seafood Industry Council's chief executive Owen Symmans said in March.
Project Manager appointed to Te Putea Whakatupu: Dayle Fenton (Ngati Awa; Whakatohea) has been appointed project manager with the Te Putea Whakatupu Trust.
New assistant for allocation and transfer: Leanne Betty has been recently appointed as executive assistant for asset allocation and transfer.
Staff member wins photography prize: "I'll eat this one"

ISSUE 12b - WHIRINGA-A-NUKU 2007

Why AFL?: As allocation of the Maori Fisheries Settlement enters the twilight phase with only 11 iwi remaining to receive fisheries assets, iwi organisations will be looking to secure the best return from their investment.
The Gift of the Whale: Inupiat hunting: In May this year, Te Ohu Kaimoana director Ngahiwi Tomoana and chief executive Peter Douglas travelled to Barrow, Alaska, for a cultural exchange with Inupiat Eskimos as part of their attendance at the annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission, held in Anchorage.
Balance needed in sharing fishing interest: Over the last year, iwi and government agencies have been trying to resolve questions on how we deal with competing fishing interests.
Only 11 iwi organisations left to mandate: Only 11 iwi remain to pass through the Maori Fisheries Act 2004 before they can receive their share of the Maori Fisheries Settlement, although Te Ohu Kaimoana chief executive Peter Douglas says these iwi are proving the hardest to get through.
Shane Jones hangs up fisheries boots: Labour MP Shane Jones, who has just returned from a successful European tour as part of the Parliamentary Rugby Team, may have hung up his rugby boots - but he has hung up his fisheries boots too.
New Chair for AFL, Sealord: In June this year, the chief executive of Aotearoa Fisheries Limited, Robin Hapi, was appointed executive chairman of the company and the chairman of Sealord Group Ltd in Nelson.
Directors chosen for Te Ohu board: Te Kawai Taumata, the committee delegated to choose new directors for Te Ohu Kaimoana, met in mid September and appointed the chairman of Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi, Sonny Tau, and Opotoki-based chartered accountant Fred Cookson (Te Arawa- Ngati Uenukukopako, Ngati Kahungunu) to the board.
East Coast Iwi celebrates AFL deal: East Coast Iwi Ngati Porou was out in force early August to celebrate a commercial arrangement between Ngati Porou Seafoods Ltd and Maori fisheries company Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (AFL).
AFL lobster facility opens in Napier: The Minister of Maori Affairs, Parekura Horomia, opened Moana Pacific's new lobster facility in Awatoto, Napier, recently.
New Sealord CEO demonstrates passion for fishing: Graham Stuart, the recently appointed chief executive of Sealord Group Ltd, admits he's on a steep learning curve coming to grips with his new responsibilities.
Maori fisheries helps build new crab fishery: It's not quite the Deadliest Catch - the popular Discovery Channel programme about the dangerous Alaskan king crab fishery in the Bering Strait - but New Zealand companies are working hard to develop their own lucrative industry with deepwater crabs from Southern waters.
Scholars embark on Japanese study trip: Hohepa Rauputu, a 23-year-old Waikato University student in his final year of study for a Bachelor of Management Studies, is proud of his Maori heritage and says he'll be part of a future that features Maori success in every arena of business.
Aquaculture analyst heads to Japan: Te Ohu Kaimoana's senior policy analyst for aquaculture, Raina Meha, will spend up to three months in Japan this year studying the aquaculture business of Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Limited (Nissui), which owns a half-share in Sealord Group Limited along with Aotearoa Fisheries Limited.
Directors for Trusts appointed: New directors have each been appointed to Te Putea Whakatupu Trust and Te Wai Maori Trust.
North Island eel fishery cut: Orange roughy, hoki catches reduced by Minister
Maori TV to show fishing documentary: Maori Television will air a documentary on customary and commercial fishing next year. The documentary will be one of six programmes called Kaitiaki, focussing on the environment.
Forestry man for Maori fishing company: The former chief executive of Carter Holt Harvey Forests, Jeremy Fleming, has been named as the new chief executive for Aotearoa Fisheries Limited.
Recovery of government costs discussed: While the cost of fishing against quota continues to rise with increasing fuel and other costs, the cost of fishing for Iwi with fisheries assets also includes paying the government levies for certain activities.
Fisheries Amendment Bill delayed further: The Government has extended the decision-making period for the Fisheries Amendment Bill until at least the end of November.
New role for AFL accountant: Wellington-based Don Collier was recently appointed Aotearoa Fisheries Limited's general manager aquaculture.
New receptionist for Te Ohu Kaimoana: Hailing from Taihape, Maire recently took over the reins of the front desk for Te Ohu Kaimoana.
Financial manager moves to US firm: Te Ohu Kaimoana finance manager John Diggins left the company in early September to take up a role in a USbased financial company.

ISSUE 12 - HARATUA 2007

New Shared Fisheries Proposal Put to Minister: Te Ohu Kaimoana has spearheaded a joint proposal with the seafood industry and recreational fishers to resolve shared fisheries and help protect the value of the Maori commercial fisheries settlement.
Scientists survey Taharoa eel populations: The survey team assessing eel stocks in four lakes around Taharoa take a break from the intensive field work
Busy year begins with mandating iwi and protecting the settlement: We are well into another busy year. In the first month, we mandated another three iwi to receive fisheries assets, and this was followed closely by our hui a tau, the appointment of two new directors to theboard and a contribution to the public discussions on the Ministry of Fisheries' Shared Fisheries Proposal.
Ngai Tamanuhiri achieves inshore fisheries agreement: In March this year, Ngai Tamanuhiri reached an agreement over inshore fisheries with neighbouring iwi Ngati Kahungunu and Rongowhakaata allowing the outstanding balance of its Maori fisheries allocation to be transferred.
Rob McLeod stands down from board: Te Ohu Kaimoana director Rob McLeod, Ngati Porou, has given notice of his intention to stand down from the board after being appointed managing partner of major global accounting firm, Ernst& Young.
Kiwis well-informed on sustainability and the health benefits of fish: Most New Zealanders eat fish at least once a month and are well informed on the importance of sustainable fisheries, according to a recent Colmar Brunton survey.
AFL buys Kia Ora Seafoods: Kia Ora Seafoods in Auckland, a specialist producer of Pacific oysters, has been added to the Aotearoa Fisheries Limited's group of companies.
Maori shared fisheries submissions: Maori organisations and individuals put in a range of submissions to the Ministry of Fisheries' shared fisheries proposals.
Maori MPs intervention delays introduction of Fisheries Amendment Bill: The Government has held off passing the Fisheries Amendment Bill for at least three months following a meeting with the Labour Maori MPs on Tuesday 22 May.
Sealord CEO moves to new role: The Chief Executive of Sealord Group Ltd, Doug McKay, left the company at the end of April to take up a new role as Executive Chairman of Independent Liquor Company and non-Executive Chairman of Pacific Equity Partner's investments in Tegel and Griffins.
Napier Fisheries Conference: The recent Maori fisheries conference hosted by the Treaty Tribes Coalition and Ngati Kahungunu held in Napier from 1 - 3 April attracted more than 200 people as concern over shared fisheries increased among iwi fisheries representatives.
Panel airs shared fisheries views: A panel discussion at the Napier Maori Fisheries Conference convened by lawyer Mike Sullivan from Nelson-based Ocean Law provided the opportunity for delegates to debate the Government's shared fisheries proposals.
Glaister resigns as head of MFish: Dr John Glaister, the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Fisheries, has resigned. Dr Glaister has been Chief Executive of the Ministry since December 2004.
Commercial fisheries valued at $3.8 billion: The asset value of New Zealand's commercial fish resource, as managed under the quota management system (QMS), is estimated at $3.8 billion, Statistics New Zealand says.
Staying Maori while going global: Maori may become colonised all over again at a global level if they do not educate themselves about the emerging global business and social framework
Court delivers judgement on Kahawai allowable catch: In March this year, the High Court delivered its judgement dealing with long-running disagreements between the commercial and recreational fishing sectors over the Minister of Fisheries allocation of Kahawai.
Government approves industry-led proposal to protect seabed: The Government has agreed to establishing 17 protected marine habitats on the seabed allow the country's valuable commercial fishing industry to continue fishing while at the same time guaranteeing protection to more than a third of New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone.
Ngai Tahu says eel size limits ineffectual: South Island iwi Ngai Tahu says recent Government regulations stating maximum catch weights for eels taken commercially in the North and Chatham islands will be ineffectual. From 1 April, the maximum size limit for eels is 4kgs.
More assets in iwi hands first half of financial year: The first half of the 2007 financial year has proven to be as busy as last year.
High seas limit on bottom trawl fishing: Fishers will have to limit the areas where they use bottom trawl fishing, following a recent meeting Chile.
Kirsty Woods takes leave of absence: Fisheries Manager Kirsty Woods (Ngati Hauiti) is to take leave of absence for the next 12 months to undertake a photography course at Victoria University.
Changes to Charitable Trust laws: In 2005, the Government changed the law concerning Charitable Trusts and established the Charities Commission
Staff and Directors: New directors Rikirangi Gage and Ngahiwi Tomoana have made a big impact since being appointed to the board of Te Ohu Kaimoana in early February.
New Executive Assistant: Llani Harding (Ngapuhi, Te Arawa) joined Te Ohu Kaimoana's Legal Division in November 2006, taking up the role of Executive Assistant when Awhina Barrett moved fulltime into the Policy and Operations team.

ISSUE 11 - Whiringa-a-nuku 2006

CEO's introductory piece: He Kororia ki te Atua
He maungarongo ki runga i te whenua
He whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa
New surf clam fishery excites iwi: “They're Kahungunu Gold,” says Lester White of the Hawke's Bay surf clams.
Casting the new species kupenga: Iwi can learn a lot from the recent development of the surf clam fishery out of Hawke's Bay, says the interim chairman of Surfco, Tony Craig.
Financial reporting of assets considered: Iwi need to consider the best way in which to record receipt of fisheries settlement assets, Te Ohu Kaimoana chief executive Peter Douglas says.
Te Kawai Taumata meets in Wellington: Members chosen by iwi organisations to Te Kawai Taumata, the committee to appoint the directors to Te Ohu Kaimoana - the Maori Fisheries Trust, met in Wellington this October for a preliminary get-together to talk over the process of appointing the future directors.
Quota owners discuss responsibilities: More than 50 Maori quota owners from all over Aotearoa met in Poneke recently to discuss their responsibilities and obligations under the Maori Fisheries Act and the Fisheries Act.
Kahungunu celebrates fisheries conclusion: Ngati Kahungunu played host to Te Ohu Kaimoana and iwi in early September to celebrate its receipt of long-awaited Maori fisheries assets. The East Coast iwi received its allocation of fisheries settlement assets a month previously when it was approved as a Joint Mandated Iwi Organisation.
Government forces fishing companies to increase foreign wages: The Government has instituted a regime where workers on foreign fishing vessels are to be paid above minimum wage.
Successful year for Global Fisheries scholar: Nathan Reid, Te Ohu Kaimoana's Global Fisheries scholar who has just returned from a year of intensive fisheries training in Japan, says he's looking forward to putting learning into practice in his new job with Moana Pacific Fisheries in Auckland.
Eel farming studied: Silver belly tuna or eels are a traditional kaimoana caught in our freshwater lakes and riverways. Eel is a sought after commercial species although declining numbers through habitat degradation, the harvesting of glass eels for stocking aquaculture farms and the catching of migratory adult, eels have been recorded.
The eel deal: Eels or “silver bellies” migrate to the ocean to spawn and then die. The larval eels are transported back to New Zealand by ocean currents, which can take around 18 months.
Southland inanga in the limelight: Shannan Crow, 25, from New Plymouth is researching the rivers and waterways of Southland to find out more about our indigenous species of whitebait or inanga.
Commerce, law graduate immersed in allocation: A former scholarship recipient, Ben Potaka has ensconced himself into the role of allocation and asset transfers at Te Ohu Kaimoana since completing his double degree in law and commerce at Victoria University.
Australian conference unveils new aquaculture techniques: Cage rearing of valuable highly migratory tuna species and the requirements of “recirculating” aquaculture technology were among the topics discussed at the Australian Innovation in Aquaculture conference in Adelaide in August.
Aquaculture development in Northland: The Northland Regional Council is changing its regional coastal plan to enable aquaculture to be developed in the region under the 2004 aquaculture amendments to the Resource Management Act.
US Conference looks at ocean ranches: The concept of a ranch conjures up images of wide, open Wyoming spaces, cowboys and cattle, but a recent conference in Seattle, United States, discussed the concept of ranching wild fisheries.
Te Ohu Kaimoana director Maori Business Leader of the Year: Te Ohu Kaimoana director Robert McLeod (Ngati Porou) was recently named the Outstanding Maori Business Leader for 2006 by the University of Auckland Business School.
Welcome to Casey Anderson: Callers to Te Ohu Kaimoana and Aotearoa Fisheries Limited will be greeted by our new receptionist, Casey Anderson, who joined us in early October.
Govt seeks ban on high seas bottom trawling: The Government is seeking a moratorium on bottom trawling on the high seas outside areas where competent Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) existed or were under negotiation.
New Scholarship offered by MFish, Niwa: The Ministry of Fisheries and the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) have established a joint graduate scholarship programme in quantitative fisheries science.
Orange roughy catch reduced: The Minister of Fisheries recently announced reductions in commercial catch limits for orange roughy from the start of the new fishing year on 1 October 2006

ISSUE 10 - Here-turi-kŌkĀ 2006

CEO's Introduction: He Kororia ki te Atua
He maungarongo ki runga i te whenua
He whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa
Good progress continues with allocation: The progress being made on allocation continues with pace as another 17 iwi organisations could possibly be mandated before the end of 2006.
Te Kawai Taumata process: Iwi around the country are busy preparing themselves to take part in the Kawai Taumata process to choose four new directors to serve on Te Ohu Kaimoana.
UN organisation backs Sealord's Indian Ocean protection: The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has backed a Sealord-led proposal to protect parts of the Indian Ocean.
Old space, new space … Maori space?: Last Tai Pari we discussed the issue of an Environment Court decision, SMW Consortium Limited v Tasman District Council , where doubt was cast over the legislation promising Maori a 20 percent allocation of new marine farming licenses.
Aotearoa Fisheries releases interim report: Leading Maori fishing company Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (AFL) has reported an unaudited net surplus of $15 million for the first six months of the 2005/06 financial year.
Global Fisheries Scholarship winners: Te Ohu Kaimoana's sought after Global Fisheries Scholarship continues to attract high quality applicants each year, and this year's winners are a testament to the programme's desirability for Maori interested in a fishing career.

ISSUE 8 - POUTU TE RANGI 2006

CEO's Introduction: He Kororia ki te Atua
He maungarongo ki runga i te whenua
He whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa
Three more iwi transferred assets: Ngati Kuia and Ngati Apa at the top of the South Island and Ngai Tamanuhiri in Gisborne had their Iwi Organisations mandated under the Maori Fisheries Act in February allowing the transfer to them of fisheries settlement assets.
Seafood industry moves to protect New Zealand marine biodiversity: Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (AFL) and Sealord Group Limited are key proponents of a major conservation initiative to close almost one third of Aotearoa's Exclusive Economic Zone to bottom trawling and dredging.
Sharing fisheries with other users: The Fisheries Ministry will soon begin talks with stakeholders around the country about how some fish species are shared between recreational, customary and commercial users.
Fisheries management issues for 2006: We have compiled a brief list of some of the issues that are to affect Maori rights to the marine environment this year.
O Tagami - Letter from Japan: We were told by friends who had visited Tokyo “you're gonna buzz out when you get there!” So, of course, we started to picture ourselves surrounded by huge skyscrapers and neon lights, being squashed into crowded trains and relaxing in the karaoke bars we'd seen in films like “Lost in Translation” and in guidebooks eagerly borrowed from the library.

ISSUE 7 - Hakihea 2005

CEO's Introduction

He Kororia ki te Atua
He maungarongo ki runga i te whenua
He whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa

Roll-out of fisheries assets continues

The process of mandating iwi organisations and subsequent roll-out of Maori fisheries assets continues as three more iwi were recognised as Mandated Iwi Organisations in November.

Forest and Bird Best Fish Guide “absurd” - industry

The New Zealand fishing industry says the so-called conservation group Forest and Bird's “Best Fish Guide” is “laughable”, “absurd” and provides a “misleading” description of the state of the industry.

Te Ohu Kaimoana chairman gives maiden speech to Parliament

Labour list MP and Te Ohu Kaimoana Chairman Shane Jones' maiden speech to Parliament was celebrated by his whanau and friends at Te Ohu Kaimoana in November.

Code Of Practice For Reducing The Risk Of Sea Squirt

The New Zealand Aquaculture Council has released the marine farming industry's code of practice aimed at reducing the risk of spreading the clubbed tunicate or sea squirt (styela clava).

Busy year for scholarship winner

Valmaine Toki, Ngatiwai, won Te Ohu Kaimoana's prestigious award for law graduates, He Ture Pumau, and is now entering the last phase of the two-year study.

Te Ohu adds expertise to ‘Seachange 05'

The chairman of Te Ohu Kaimoana Shane Jones and members of the policy team contributed their expertise and views on the future of coastal and oceans management at ‘Seachange 05' held in Auckland in November.

Environment Bay of Plenty start AMA mapping project

A long-term project that will decide the future of aquaculture in the Bay of Plenty region has entered its next phase with the release of draft Offshore Use Maps.

New Staff

Willow-Jean Downs (Ngapuhi) from Moerewa, Tai Tokerau, has recently started work in the legal division at Te Ohu Kaimoana. Willow-Jean has completed a Bachelor of Laws and Arts (majoring in Maori language and culture) and a Post-graduate Diploma in Maori and Pacific Development Waikato University.

Important Dates

Issue 6 - Whiringa-A-rangi 2005

CEO's Introduction: He Kororia ki te Atua
He maungarongo ki runga i te whenua
He whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa
Asset transfers to Iwi continue: Our last issue covered the transfer of some Maori fisheries settlement assets to Ngapuhi and Whaingaroa. The transfer of Maori fisheries assets to iwi organisations continues with four more iwi receiving part or their entire share of the fisheries settlement.
Eight Iwi sign Boundary Memorandum: Eight iwi who share fishstocks in Southern Fisheries Management Area (FMA) 8 between Manawatu and Wellington have taken a significant step towards the transfer of fisheries assets under the Maori Fisheries Act 2004.
Aquaculture industry urges action on sea squirt: AFL-owned Sealord is urging Biosecurity New Zealand to respond faster to rid New Zealand waters of the invasive pest sea squirt.
New chairman for Sealord Group: Aotearoa Fisheries Limited chairman Rob McLeod has been appointed chairman of Sealord Group following the departure of Shane Jones.
October ACE underway: The ACE round for the 1 October fishing year is currently under way. Panui providing details of Te Ohu Kaimoana's ACE allocation method and other conditions have been distributed to iwi.
Catch reductions cause concern: The fishing industry has criticised a decision by caretaker Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope to reduce the total allowable catch (TAC) for kahawai.
Global Scholars return home from Nissui in Japan: Strong fishing and aquaculture skills honed in Japan are what Francene Wineti and Joseph Butterworth hope to bring back to Te Ohu Kaimoana-owned fishing businesses.
New advisers join Te Ohu: Luella Narayan has recently joined the staff at Te Ohu Kaimoana, as an adviser in the Capability Development Team, under the Policy and Operations Division.

Issue 5 - Whiringa-a-nuku 2005

He kupu whakataki: He Kororia ki te Atua
He maungarongo ki runga i te whenua
He whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa
Allocation of Maori Fisheries Assets, Ngapuhi first to land fish: This week Ngapuhi in Northland has become the first iwi to receive Maori commercial fisheries settlement assets under the Maori Fisheries Act 2004.
Global Fisheries Scholarship Programme: The two latest recipients of Te Ohu Kaimoana's global training programme run in conjunction with Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd (Nissui) in Japan, will leave shortly to take up their 12-month tenure in Tokyo.
Draft Annual Plans distributed to Iwi: Te Ohu Kaimoana has been receiving responses on the draft annual plans from Iwi organisations.
Takutai - Aquaculture Trust: Takutai Aquaculture Trust was established following the signing of an historic agreement between the Government and Te Ohu Kaimoana that cements in place Te Ohu's role in the allocation of water space specifically set aside for Maori marine farming operations.
Submissions to MFish: The Ministry of Fisheries has released a number of papers recently relating to the management of particular fisheries and management controls. Te Ohu Kaimoana has provided a response to these through the submission process, and these are now on our website for viewing.
NIWA Scientist wins award for enhanced kina roe: Phil James, a NIWA scientist and PhD student at Victoria University, who is researching improved techniques for farming kina, recently won an award for his work.
Website Update: If you're a regular visitor to our website you would have noticed that it has recently been updated, most significant is the addition of an archive section and a search engine.

Issue 4 - HŌngoingoi 2005

He kupu whakataki: He Kororia ki te Atua
He maungarongo ki runga i te whenua
He whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa
Hui a Tau: Te Ohu Kaimoana - the organisation that was constituted under the Māori Fisheries Act 2004 to replace the former Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission - will hold a Hui a Tau on Saturday 16 July 2005 at Pipitea Marae in Thorndon, Wellington.

Half-Year Report and Strategic Plan: The first major reports from Te Ohu Kaimoana - a Half Year Report and a six-year Strategic Plan for the organisation - were sent to iwi late last month.
Half-Year Report for AFL: Aotearoa Fisheries Limited has released its Half Year Report to the end of March 2005. CEO Robin Hapi said AFL had an unaudited net profit after tax of $7.9 million for the four months ending 31 March 2005.
Aotearoa Fisheries Limited: The Aotearoa Fisheries Limited website has been updated to provide more information about this organisation. Go to afl.maori.nz for all the news about AFL.
Aquaculture Developments: The Government and Te Ohu Kaimoana are expected to announce developments on the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Settlement Trust in the next few weeks.
Customary fishing rules tightened: Fisheries Minister David Benson-Pope recently announced new offences and penalties relating to customary fishing rules.
Te Tai Pari: This month's Te Tai Pari newsletter is shorter than normal. We are currently in the process of undergoing some important changes to the website.

Issue 3 - PoutŪ-te-rangi 2005

He kupu whakataki: Ka mihi nui ki ō tātau tini mate, i hinga i te marama kua pahure ake nei. Rātau te hunga mate ki a rātau. Tātau te hunga ora ki a tātau. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.
Te pānui mātua: On 2 March 2005, Te Ohu Kaimoana formally established Te Putea Whakatupu and Te Wai Māori Trust CEO Peter Douglas says the establishment of these trusts marks another significant milestone in the allocation of assets from the Māori fisheries settlement.
Te tari: Recognised iwi organisations can now access a range of templates that will help them meet the mandating requirements outlined in the Māori Fisheries Act 2004. These resources have been developed in the hope of reducing the costs incurred by iwi organisations to meeting statutory requirements.
AFL: AFL directors and staff were closely involved with the Hui Taumata. Chair Rob McLeod was a member of the Steering Committee and delivered a keynote address on developing assets.
Mai i ngā iwi: The new Te Whaka a Te Wera mātaitai reserve in Paterson Inlet, Stewart Island reflects the philosophy of the customary fishing regulations and fulfils fisheries aspirations of the local community.
Te Ahumahi kaimoana: A new research consortium has been launched to help optimise the value of the current catch in New Zealand. Seafood Innovations is 80 percent owned by the New Zealand Seafood Industry Council (SeaFIC) with Crop and Food Research holding 20 percent of the shares.
Snapz: The establishment of Te Putea Whakatupu Trust this month will not disadvantage any current students who have received Te Ohu Kai Moana Charitable Trust Scholarships.
He tāngata: Robin Hapi (CEO of AFL) has been reappointed to the board of the New Zealand Seafood Industry Council for a further three year term.
Tirotiro mai: You can now register on-line for the 2005 conference with the theme ‘Exploring Opportunities- Te Tirotiro Huarahi' at seafood-conference.com.
He kupu whakamutunga: “People are inclined to exaggerate the economic significance of treaty settlements. For example, there are approximately 600,000 Māori and treaty settlements to date have cost into $715-million."

Issue 2 - Hui-tanguru 2005

He kupu whakataki: Hei tīmatanga kōrero me mihi ki ō tātau tini mate. Rātau kua huri ki tua, nā rātau te huarahi i para. Nā reira e te pāpā, e Tame, haere koe. Haere ki ērā waha kōrero o te paepae o Ngāti Porou, o te iwi Māori nui tonu kua ngaro i te tirohanga kanohi. Nā reira e te pāpā, moe mai rā i roto i te Ariki.
Te pānui mātua: This year, Te Ohu Kaimoana and the New Zealand Seafood Industry Council (SeaFIC) have decided to integrate the Māori commercial fisheries conference into the general Seafood Week Conference.
Te Ohu: Paki Rawiri who is managing the Allocation Team says it is very pleasing to have two new staff members on board (See He Tāngata) to assist with the Iwi Readiness and Allocation work programs.
AFL: Like all New Zealand fishing companies facing difficult conditions, Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (AFL) is currently reviewing its operations and looking for ways it can do business better.
Te Ahumahi kaimoana: Recent media attention given to Te Kaha's light sentence for his part in a black market paua operation continue to remind us of the importance of protecting such a high-value species.
Mai i ngā iwi: The registration initiative to connect individual Māori with their iwi organisations has reached another important milestone.
Snapz: If you're considering a course at any level on vessel operations, business training, food technology or you want to study marine-related courses overseas check out the scholarship website at fishfingers.maori.nz
He tāngata: Maru Samuel (Ngāiterangi, Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Waikato ) and Dianne Collier (Ngāti Porou, Waikato ) have joined forces with Paki Rawiri to make up the Allocation team that will be working closely with iwi.
Tirotiro mai: The future of NZ's freshwater resources is now up for discussion at a series of Government hui being held around the country.
He kupu whakamutunga: "2004 was a long year for Ngāpuhi with political highs and lows. We're not quite ready to land the big commercial fish from Te Ohu Kaimoana so I've been exercising my recreational rights over the

Issue 1 - KohitĀtea 2005

He kupu whakataki: Nau mai, haere mai ki te putanga tuatahi o Te Tai Pari mai i Te Ohu Kaimoana - kei roto nei ngā pitopito kōrero e pā ana ki ngā kaupapa o te wā.
Te pānui mātua: Everything you ever wanted to know about the Māori Fisheries Act 2004 can now be found online at Te Ohu's new website at teohu.maori.nz/mfa/index.htm
Te Ohu: On the 29th November 2004, the former Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission was formally disestablished. Its assets were split between Te Ohu Kaimoana and a new fishing company called Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (AFL).
AFL: With the formal establishment of AFL on the 29th November 2004, the new board of Te Ohu Kaimoana were able to confirm the directors of Aotearoa Fisheries Limited.

Te Ahumahi kaimoana: The Ministry of Fisheries has released two major consultation documents that will have a significant impact on the future management of New Zealand's fisheries.
Mai i ngā iwi: Ngāti Mutunga on the Chatham Islands have created one entity called Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Iwi Trust that is now acknowledged by Te Ohu Kaimoana as a recognised iwi organisation.
Snapz: There is a new fullah in cyberspace who is making quite a splash. Snapz - te tamure is the mascot for Te Ohu Kaimoana's new scholarship website.
He tāngata: The Minister of Māori Affairs Hon. Parekura Horomia was only able to appoint seven of the 13 former Commissioners to the new Te Ohu Kaimoana board. That meant the end of an era for five former Commissioners.
Tirotiro mai: Aē marika rā! It is time for anyone with Ngāpuhi connections to organise their travel so they can get up to Lindvart Park, Kaikohe on the 29-30 January 2005.
He kupu whakamutunga: Well it's been exciting. It's been an excellent experience. It's been a time in which there was a lot of changes happening in the world of Māori.

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Protecting Māori fisheries assets for future generations

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