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Fisher Resources
Overview.
Fishserve has been operating for over 25 years to administer the Quota Management System. We support Fishers to comply with reporting and other regulations through our online Fisheries Management System (Fishserve Website).
Commercial Fishing in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Before becoming a commercial fisher in Aotearoa New Zealand, you need to be aware of how the Quota Management System works and your legal obligations under the Fisheries Act 1996.
Fisher Resources.
The New Zealand Quota Management System (QMS)
Understand how the Quota Management System works.
Getting Started
Things to consider if you are thinking of becoming a commercial fisher in New Zealand
New Disposal Rules
In 2023 the government brought in new disposal rules for commercial fishing. Fishserve has created Fisheries Management Area guides to support Fishers to understand and comply with these rules.
Forms
A set of Fishserve client forms can be found here.
Commercial Fishing Reporting Obligations
The Fisheries Act sets out significant obligations on Commercial Fishers.
What are the Costs Involved in Commercial Fishing?
In addition to the operating costs associated with harvesting fish, the Fisheries Act includes the recovery of costs for administering the QMS.
Becoming a Licensed Fish Receiver (LFR)
All fishers need to land their catch to a licensed fish receiver (LFR). This provides a check against the catch reports and confirms the volume of wild fish landed.
Becoming an eLogbook Provider
All fishers in New Zealand must report their catch data through an elogbook that meets the specifications set out in the Fisheries (Reporting) Regulations 2017.
Find Tools
Use the Find tools to source information from the Fishing and Vessel Permit Registers and stock and species codes.
Calculators
Use the calculators to work out conversions for green weights, ACE and Quota, and to calculate deemed value.
Commercial Fisher Reporting - User Guides
How to guides for commercial fishing reporting.
Glossary of Terms.
Frequently used terms and acronyms in Fisheries Management.
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