Licensed Fish Receiver

Becoming a Licensed Fish Receiver (LFR)

To become a LFR you need to complete a Licensed Fish Receiver Application form and submit it with the application fee. Please note that LFR applications typically take several weeks to complete as they are required to be sent to the Ministry for Primary Industries as part of the application process.  Forms need to be sent through to registry@fishserve.co.nz.

LFRs have specific obligations under the Fisheries (Reporting) Regulations 2017. These are described by the Ministry for Primary Industries on their website and include: 

• Monthly LFR Returns (due the 15th of every month) 

• Annual Audit Report prepared by an independent suitably qualified person. (due by 30 Nov every year) 

• Annual Inventory Return 

• Listed as an Animal Material Depot (if holding stock for short periods) 

• A risk management plan under the Animal Products Act 1999

• A food control plan under the Food Act 2014

Further information on specific requirements is available from the Ministry for Primary Industries: