ACT proposes new fishing policies and stricter penalties for election campaign
Sunday 30 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story ACT Party, David Seymour
The ACT Party has released an election policy aimed at preventing marine life overharvesting. The plan includes introducing heavier fines for rule breaches, setting new shellfish limits, and permanently banning scallop dredging. Additionally, the party proposes establishing a new fisheries management area in the Hauraki Gulf.