Cameras on fishing boats

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The government will spend millions of dollars on installing hundreds of cameras on commercial fishing boats in New Zealand.

Fisheries Minister, Stuart Nash, said the government is funding the cameras to ensure we look after our fish stocks.

The Government intend to install around 345 cameras.

Cameras would cover all inshore areas where fishing poses significant risks to protected species.

Once signed off, installation could start in 2021. The estimated cost is $40 million to $60 million over four years.

Last year the government paid for cameras on 20 fishing vessels in areas that pose the highest risk to Māui dolphins, off the West Coast of the North Island.

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Shem Banbury - Kiwi Kids News Editor

Shem Banbury is the Editor of Kiwi Kids News and is the Deputy Principal at Mount Maunganui Intermediate. In his spare time, he likes to train and compete in triathlons, play cricket and spend time with his family.

7 Responses

Ocean says:

September 8, 2020 at 11:49 am

why do you need cameras on boats.Is it for better fishing sights?
dabbingirlfortniteaddictersupportogs says:

September 8, 2020 at 7:46 pm

do you know how to read?
Nice ?? says:

September 9, 2020 at 5:44 pm

Crazy right
Ben says:

September 10, 2020 at 11:06 am

for the people who think its for better fishing sighting its not its to keep wach of the boat so they know what’s going on outside and to wach their stock
Declan says:

September 14, 2020 at 11:37 am

Okay I see
Alex says:

September 17, 2020 at 11:29 am

So interesting ?
Tristan says:

October 14, 2020 at 11:46 am

wow cool i like fishing