Ministry of Fisheries (New Zealand)

Ministry of Fisheries
Te Tautiaki i nga tini a Tangaroa
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Agency overview
Formed1995
Dissolved2012
Superseding agency
JurisdictionNew Zealand
Websitewww.mpi.govt.nz/travel-and-recreation/fishing/

The Ministry of Fisheries (Māori: Te Tautiaki i nga tini a Tangaroa), also known by its acronym MFish, was a state sector organisation of New Zealand whose role is ensuring the sustainable utilisation of fisheries. It was merged into the Ministry of Primary Industries in April 2012. Its purpose was conserving, using, enhancing and developing New Zealand's fisheries resources.