(Saturday October 3, 2015) „With no forewarning from government, the industry needs time to consider the full implications,“ said George Clement, chairman of industry body Seafood New Zealand. He added the ban would also apply to tuna, the fourth largest seafood export, according to 2013 data.
The sanctuary legislation, tabled by the government for 2016, will also preclude all mining exploration and prospecting activities in the area.