Fisheries (Fishing-related Mortality Limits of Marine Mammals and Other Wildlife) Regulations 2022.

This regulations address fishing related adverse impacts on Hector’s and Māui dolphins in New Zealand waters. The regulations establish fishing related mortality limits for these dolphins in specific zones. Part 1 focuses on the North Island, defining the Māui dolphin habitat zone and setting a mortality limit of 1 for Hector’s or Māui dolphins within this zone. Part 2 outlines mortality limits for Hector’s dolphins in various South Island zones, including Cloudy Clifford, Kaikōura, Banks Peninsula, Timaru, Otago, and the South Coast South Island zone. The regulations aim to protect these endangered dolphin species by limiting fishing related mortality within designated areas. The document also includes transitional, savings, and related provisions, specifying fishing years and application guidelines.