Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations, 2001 (SR 2001/253).

These Regulations set out measures for governing administrative matters, including the registration and marking of vessels. They shall apply to New Zealand fishing vessels, foreign-owned New Zealand fishing vessels, fish carriers, and tenders.
The Regulations include conditions applying generally to foreign-owned New Zealand fishing vessels and registered fish carriers in relation to: reporting obligations; communication and observer requirements; carrying of equipment; transhipment of fish; and related matters.
Furthermore, the Regulations include: restrictions in relation to specified species of fish such as marlin, finfish, shellfish, salmon, black corral, turtles, etc.; conditions governing the use of specified fishing equipment; and fees, offences and penalties. New Zealand authorities includes harbour and port authorities, Maritime New Zealand, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, New Zealand Customs Service, New Zealand Defence Force, and New Zealand Police.