Strategic goal and outcomes The Ministry’s current goal is to:
Maximise the value New Zealanders obtain through the sustainable
use of fisheries resources and protection of the aquatic
environment. “Value” covers the full range of values derived
from the use of fisheries resources, including economic, social
and cultural values. To ensure the greatest value is obtained
for New Zealand – both now and in the future – the use of
fisheries resources should take place within established and
enforced environmental limits, and the uses of fisheries and the
needs of different stakeholders should recognise where best
value can be derived. The goal involves achievement of three
outcomes: - People are able to realise the best value from the
sustainable and efficient use of fisheries. - The health of the
aquatic environment is protected. - Credible fisheries
management. To achieve these outcomes and ensure accountability
we need to: - determine how fisheries management systems and
processes can best operate to achieve th