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Kia ora Friend,

 

In September the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council endorsed a policy encouraging recreational fishers to retire their scallop dredges.

 

At a time when the community is increasingly concerned about the deteriorating state of our marine environment, it's exciting to see this Council embracing progressive policy and encouraging change to their 36,000 affiliated members.

 

We now know that the seafloor is a crucial element for a healthy marine ecosystem. Species like snapper and trevally feed on crabs, flatfish and shellfish found on the seafloor. Juvenile species also hide from predatory fish in the seaweed which grows up the water column. Any form of bottom contact fishing destroys large amounts of this sea life.

 

We are often asked the question - "What can I do as a recreational fish do to minimise my impact on the marine environment?" The immediate answer - "Dump the dredge. Make friends with a diver."

 

We also want to acknowledge our LegaSea partners, Burnsco, Marine Deals and Hunting & Fishing who have stopped selling scallop dredges. The overarching sentiment - we need to prioritise marine health over economic profit.

 

In addition, independent organisations such as the Outboard Boating Club of Auckland (OBC) and Kawau Boating Club are also advocating for the removal of recreational scallop dredging.

 

Seems like there's nothing more powerful than a good idea whose time has come, it's exciting to see the community embracing positive change. Kia kaha guys.

 

 

 

Growing concerns about depleted scallops

Diminishing scallop populations are causing concern and coastal communities in the Hauraki Gulf are starting to look for answers.

 

Most recently discussions have started in the Bay of Plenty and up into the eastern Coromandel beaches. Communities in Opito Bay, Whitianga, Tairua and Whangamata are getting on board with the call for a ban on dredging in inshore waters.

 

LegaSea and our New Zealand Sport Fishing Council fisheries team are now working with concerned Coromandel communities to find a solution to the depletion of scallops.

 

Read more here

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Our latest submission

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A local hapū in the Hawkes Bay is seeking to protect pāua stocks on the coast south of Cape Kidnappers. 


We recently submitted in support of the proposal to ban pāua harvesting for a 2-year period because healthy pāua stocks contribute to the resilience of the marine ecosystem. Click here for the proposal, a map of the affected area and our submission.

 

 

 

Kōparepare - Whitehaven's generous contribution

Whitehaven's contribution of the first 125 cases of the 2020 Koparepare range to LegaSea has raised an astounding $32,000! Koparepare is an award winning, critically acclaimed range of wines that Whitehaven produce in an effort to help LegaSea restore our marine environment and we are humbled by their generosity. They are true legends.

 

But it doesn't stop there. For every bottle of Kōparepare you buy Whitehaven will give a further $1 to LegaSea.

 

Order your wine for Christmas now and get free delivery around New Zealand.

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Kai ika hits 100,000kg

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2020 has been a massive year for Kai Ika and we have just passed another milestone. We have now processed over 100,000 Kg of fish parts! That 100 tonnes of kaimoana that has gone to feed hungry whānau and not into landfill.

 

Papatūānuku Kōkiri Marae and the LegaSea team put a lot of effort into Kai Ika to make it work. Thanks to all the people and organisations that have seen what we are trying to do and helped us out generously. Ehara koe i a ia! (Thank heavens you were there, lucky we have you!)

If you are keen to help Kai Ika continue to grow, please consider a small donation: http://kaiika.co.nz/donate


And don't forget the Kai Ika filleting trailer is open all summer at Pier Z in Westhaven, Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 7pm. Bring us your fish!  The Kai Ika filleting services are weather dependant, so stay updated by following the Kai Ika Instagram account or Facebook page.

 

 

Gold is Better

 
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LegaSea's Gold Partner family grows yet again this month with the confirmation that One Partner trading brand Better joins our amazing set of sponsors. Better.co.nz provides competitive financial lending services specialising in cars, boats, personal loans and debt consolidation. 

"Once I saw The Price of Fish documentary and researched the work being done by LegaSea I had to get better involved. Looking after our marine environment is something I am truly passionate about and I feel sure our investment in LegaSea will be well channelled into addressing the issues and achieving results that really matter. We couldn't find a better team to get alongside than the LegaSea crew" CEO Samuel Cavanagh says of his decision to become a LegaSea partner.


Have a look at the Better.co.nz offering and welcome them aboard.

 

 

 

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Thank you

Trish and the LegaSea crew

 

 

 

LegaSea appreciates the ongoing support of our Platinum and Gold partners -

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