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Update	Date	Title
	2011
Update #151	Sept	A new era in fisheries advocacy
Update #150	Aug	Policy of abundance is a winner
Update #149	Jul	More at stake than just a fishing license
Update #148	Jun	Back to the future
Update #147	May	We don't know how lucky we are
Update #146	Apr	Broad fishing interests at risk from statutory authority
Update #145	Mar	Proportional shares eat into your fishing future
Update #144	Feb	Common law or statutory right to fish - the difference
Update #143	Jan	Standby to protect your fishing access
	2010
Update #142	Dec	Latest news, Xmas gifts and a tagging study needs you
Update #141	Dec	No excuse for incompetence and mediocrity
Update #140	Nov	What will it take for MFish to listen?
Update #139	Oct	Squealers, dreamers and kahawai dealers
Update #138	Sep	Kahawai, blue cod and a Reel Action wind-up
Update #137	Sep	What are the Minister's priorities for kahawai?
Update #136	Aug	Should we be scared?
Update #135	Jul	Cautiously optimistic reaction to kahawai proposals
Update #134	Jun	New Zealand's fisheries are well managed - Yeah Right!
Update #133	May	Massive turbines for Kaipara Harbour
Update #132	Apr	Creating an over arching body for fishers
Update #131	Mar	Winner of Hiwi the Kiwi Goes Fishing raffle
Update #130	Feb	Hiwi the Kiwi Goes Fishing Raffle
Update #129	Mar	A bouquet and quest for precautionary management
Update #128	Feb	Dodgy principles in proposed crayfish increases
Update #127	Jan	Compensation - what are the principles?
	2009
Update #126	Dec	Latest news, Black Magic game lures and a boat prize
Update #125	Dec	Compensation: The one that got away
Update #124	Nov	Fishing rights changes 'real possibility'
Update #123	Oct	Foreigners not the only scandal in fisheries
Update #122	Oct	Pre-determined 2030 Vision process
Update #121	Aug	Matariki - a new year, a new challenge
Update #120	Aug	How many fish do we actually catch?
Update #119	Jul	Fisheries 2030 proposals catalyst for environmental alliance
Update #118	Jun	Amateur fishing zones - panacea or pitfall?
Update #117	May	Prospects of amateur fishing zones
Update #116	Apr	Kahawai, area management and innovation
Update #115	Apr	Ministry management a disgrace to society
Update #114	Mar	More snapper, spearos special and kahawai news
Update #113	Mar	Fanatical fishos top the scales
Update #112	Feb	Do more eggs equal more snapper?
Update #111	Jan	Abundance is the key
	2008
Update #110	Dec	A glimmer of hope as Christmas nears
Update #109	Dec	History never repeats?
Update #108	Nov	Concerns still for process
Update #107	Oct	At least we can still catch fish. Or can we?
Update #106	Sep	Smokescreen covers cracks in Amendment Bill
Update #105	Aug	Critical issue veiled in secrecy
Update #104	Jul	The immeasurable joys of fishing
Update #103	Jun	Unjustified punitive measures
Update #102	May	Guardians of the Sea
Update #101	Apr	option4 cracks a century and will blue cod survive?
Update #100	Apr	Celebration time!
Update #99	Mar	Marine reserves - Coming to a place near you
Update #98	Feb	A promising start in 2008 for our fisheries
Update #97	Feb	Brighter prospects for fisheries management
Update #96	Jan	Barrier (Aotea) marine reserve and a clever fish ID system
	2007
Update #95	Dec	Christmas is here and the fish are biting
Update #94	Dec	Just do it! - manage our fisheries sustainably*
Update #93	Nov	Dolphin commonsense called for*
Update #92	Oct	Startling fishing technology revealed
Update #91	Oct	Set netting debate keeps rolling on.......*
Update #90	Sep	Are fishermen at risk of extinction?*
Update #89	Aug	Using the QMS to achieve abundant fisheries*
Update #88	Jul	Deeming, next Hokianga Accord hui and Kahawai Appeal
Update #87	Jul	Legalised overfishing*
Update #86	Jun	Kahawai Legal Challenge - Mark your diaries!
Update #85	Jun	Fishing rights not for sale*
Update #84	May	Industry appeal against historic kahawai win
Update #83	May	A positive sign of things to come?*
Opinion Piece	Apr	Shared Fisheries - A house built on sand*
Update #82	Apr	A Pakeha recreational fishing perspective
Special	Mar	Chesters Fishing Contest - You aint seen nothing yet*
Update #81	Mar	The People's Submission*
Update #80	Feb	Government is after our fish again!*
Update #79	Jan	Fishing freedom is priceless - NZFN*
	2006
Update #78	Dec	"Shared Fisheries" Will Affect All Recreational Fishers - NZFN
Update #77	Nov	Big Cuts To Bag Limits Likely- NZFN
Update #76	Oct	Sustainable Shared Fisheries - NZFN
Update #75	Sep	Conservation without Confiscation - NZFN
Update #74	Aug	Who said history never repeats? - NZFN
Update #73	Jul	Shared Fisheries and the Minister - NZFN
Update #72	Jun	Making a Difference
Update #71	May	The Ultimate Challenge
Update #70	May	Fishing for food or profit? - NZFN
Update #69	Apr	Sharing success in fisheries - NZFN
Update #68	Mar	Recreational fisheries important to all - NZFN
Special	Mar	option4 winner of Chesters Contest
Update #67	Feb	Give option4 your mandate in fisheries battle
	2005
KLC Update#14	Dec	Big thanks to fundraisers and Xmas lucky draw
Update #65	Dec	Unique forum - NZFN
KLC Update#13	Dec	Proportional allocation - the simple truth
Update #64	Nov	Danger ahead for fishing - NZFN
Update #63	Nov	Good and bad news on submissions
KLC Update#12	Oct	Challenge only hope for recreational fishers!
Update #62	Sep	Tangata whenua invite fishers to join forum - NZFN
Newsflash #2	Sep	Bouquet for United Future Outdoor Recreation
Update #61	Aug	Promises for Improved Fisheries Management - NZFN
Update #60	Jul	Confiscation in the name of Conservation - NZFN
Newsflash #1	Jul	Serious Impacts on Bag Limits
Update #59	Jun	More Fish in the Water - NZFN
Update #58	Jun	United We Stand
Update #57	May	Public Lose Again in Fisheries Management - NZFN
Update #56	May	Marine Protection - Politically Driven Madness
Update #55	Apr	Spotlight on Fisheries (Mis)management
Update #54	Apr	MPAs - Politically Driven Madness - NZFN
Update #53	Mar	Meritorious - NZFN
Update #52	Feb	Stand and Fight or Kahawai is off the Menu
Update #51	Feb	option4 - Why, How and Now - NZFN
Update #50	Jan	Divide and Conquer - NZFN
	2004
Update #49	Dec	Kahawai Challenge - A Future Investment - NZFN
PFK Message	Dec	Kahawai - Message from Paul's Fishing Kites
Alert # 7	Dec	Kahawai - Stand and Fight or Lose It
Update #48	Nov	Adaptive Management Programmes - NZFN
Update #47	Nov	Minister in Court over Kahawai
Update #46	Oct	Kahawai and Marine Protection
Update #46	Sep	Kahawai - Who's Saying What? - NZFN
Update #45	Sep	Big Issues - Kahawai and the Foreshore
Update #45	Aug	Kahawai Decision - What Will It Bring? - NZFN
Update #44	Jul	Private or Public Foreshore
Update #44	Jul	Private or Public Foreshore - NZFN
Update #43	Jun	Protecting our Precious Marine Environment
Update #43	Jun	Protecting our Precious Marine Environment - NZFN
Update #42	May	A Ministry out of Control?
Update #42	May	A Ministry out of Control? - NZFN
Update #41	Apr	Kahawai and Big Game submissions
Update #41	Apr	Time to Stand Up and Fight For a Fair Go - NZFN
Update #40	Mar	Kahawai - Our Fish - Our People
Update #39	Feb	Kahawai - Ministry claim "no scarcity"
Update #39	Feb	Kahawai - Ministry claim "no scarcity" - NZFN
	2003
Update #33	Dec	Rights and Reserves
Update #33	Dec	It's Time For You To Get Involved!!! - NZFN
Update #32	Oct	Planning for the Future
Update #31	Oct	Marine Reserves - Twisting The Truth - NZFN
Update #31	Sep	Kingfish - Courage under Fire
Update #30	Aug	Rights and Marine Protection Issues
Update #30	Aug	Great Barrier Marine Reserve Proposal - NZFN
Update #29	Jul	Great Barrier Island proposal
Update #29	Jul	DoC Bargain - Great Barrier sold for $120 - NZFN
Update #28	Jun	The Right to Fish for Food - NZFN
Update #27	May	What option4 Stands For - NZFN
Update #26	Apr	Rights Reform Process - NZFN
Update #24	Apr	Consensus Achieved and Working
Update #25	Mar	First Reference Group Meeting - NZFN
Update #24	Feb	Consensus Achieved - NZFN
Update #23	Jan	Kingfish - How Much Quota? - NZFN
	2002
Update #22	Dec	Process - What Process?
Update #21	Nov	Brick Bat and Bouquet
Update #20	Oct	Public Consultation
Update #19	Sep	Ministry of Commercial Fisheries?
Update #18	Jul	Does their Arrogance Deserve Your Vote?
Update #17	Jun	Open Letter to the Minister of Fisheries
Update #16	May	Not the Reply We Were Hoping For
Update #15	Apr	option4 Response to Cabinet Paper
Update #14	Mar	Is This Public Consultation?
Update #13	Feb	Cabinet Paper Presentation
	2001
Update #12	Dec	Minister says No Consensus
Update #11	Nov	Time to Put Up or Shut Up
Update #10	Oct	Ministerial Consultative Group Update
Update #9	Aug	We The Silent Majority
Update #8	Jun	Boat Show Winners
Update #7	May	Boat Show Here We Come
Update #6	Apr	Licensing Off Menu
Update #5	Mar	One Down Three To Go
	2000
Update #4	Dec	option4 Delivers
Update Special	Dec	Submissions still coming in!
Update #3	Dec	option4 Submission Online
Update #2	Nov	Soundings Deadline Extended
Update #1	Nov	Get Stuck In

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