National Party announces fishing policy changes in Auckland

Christopher Luxon announced a new fishing policy in Auckland, which includes banning ring-net fishing in the Hauraki Gulf, establishing a new Waiheke Island marine reserve, and banning commercial sales of marlin. The policy also proposes reviewing bottom trawling on sea mounts to reduce its use over time.

The policy has drawn criticism from NZ First, which stated that the proposals are unresearched and could have huge impacts on the costs of fish and employment within the market. The National Party's policy changes directly regulate fishing practices in the region.