16434 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

16434 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries: Does the Minister support Jono Ridler's Swim4theOcean petition to end bottom trawling which calls on the 'New Zealand Government to end bottom trawling on all seamounts – at home and in the high seas by the end of 2027 – and to activate a quick transition away from bottom trawling entirely' and if so why and if not why not?

Hon Shane Jones: I am advised the petition is currently before the Petitions Committee for consideration.