Recreational fishers to protest Hauraki Gulf marine protection reforms

Friday 21 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 21 Nov 2025, 9:05am

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A convoy of boat-towing fishermen plans to block Auckland roads this Saturday to protest the Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Act. Organiser Ben Chissell says the protest targets laws preventing fishing in protected areas. Fisheries Minister Shane Jones stated that leaders previously agreed to the policy.

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1. RNZFri 21 Nov 2025, 5:51am

   Recreational fishers oppose Hauraki Gulf fishing reforms, Shane Jones says 'it's a bit late' (opens in new tab)

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2. StuffFri 21 Nov 2025, 9:05am

   One Ocean Protest: Convoy of boat-towing fishermen plan to block Auckland roads (opens in new tab)