21 August 2013 Coming up on Te Karere... Will the Government force you to fish for snapper in the supermarket? Or would you rather just buy your snapper? And why a new report says our precious conservation lands are at risk. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. There are only two days left to have your say in the Government's review of snapper quota. National list MP Tau Henare says he is in support of keeping the recreational limit at 9. But Mana Party leader, Hone Harawira, says this is another move by the Government to make way for foreign companies to strip our resources. Kereama Wright with this story. Tau Henare's laughing at his party's proposed law change on recreational snapper limits. Understanding the significance and value of snapper to NZ families, despite his lack of fishing skills. That is the argument many of the opposition have to National's proposed change to recreational snapper limits, from nine per person, to three. I'm all for letting people fish or gather seafood for their families. One question that has been asked is whether or not this is a strategy One question that has been asked is whether or not this is a strategy from the governemnt to stop people from catching snapper and to buy it from the shop instead? Yes, and to also allow the big commercial trawlers to take our fish for sale over seas, while they drive the price up here. The Government says the changes are based on concerns over the long term sustainability of snapper numbers. Submissions on the proposed snapper quota close at 4pm this Friday. But it seems the government is showing signs of backing off. Kereama Wright, Te Karere. The Government says their snapper review is about rebuilding snapper stock levels in this large region stretching from Northland to East Cape. The review is centred on recreational catches but what is the cost of the impact from commercial fishing? Peata Melbourne tallies up. Are we paying too much for snapper? Scott MacIndoe has been fishing for snapper for years and says the biggest challenge for our leaders is to put a real value on fish. Here at the Auckland Fish Market, snapper is at a premium. Here, a kilo of snapper fillets will set you back $39.99. At New World, two dollars less, and Pak n Save was the cheapest at $36.99 a kilo. So let's look at what the Government have been doing in recent years. In the 2011-2012 year, nearly 200 commercial fishing vessels reported catching closer to 5000 tonnes. The cost over $4000 for a single tonne, and $8260 per tonne exported. He says the failure of the Government to listen to the pleas of the fishermen will see this country go to the ballot box next year and vote on fish. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. We've had a lot of feedback on our Facebook page. One MP who's been keeping a close eye on the stoush is someone who knows a thing or two about fish, Labour MP, Shane Jones. Tena koe, Shane. What's behind the government's restrictions on recreational fisherman - is it money? We're unable to provide subtitles. Shane Jones, thank you for joining us. If you haven't yet had your say on the Government's proposed snapper quota, visit our website at tvnz.co.nz/tekarere for the link to the Ministry for Primary Industries page on details to make a submission. After the break, why a new report says our precious conservation lands are at risk. LILTING PIANO MUSIC PIANO MUSIC CONTINUES 1 MUSIC SLOWS MUSIC QUICKENS MUSIC CONTINUES When inspiration strikes, talk to ANZ. We have more local experts in more places to help bring your thinking to life. Top of the South Island Treaty claims took a step closer The Kaumatua Council of the Auckland regional kohanga reo branch met today to endorse and support the actions of the National Kohanga Reo Board following the standing down of Titoki Black as CEO of the trust. What have Auckland kohanga reo elders decided? We're unable to provide subtitles. A foster father who has opened his home to over 200 kids wants parents who stay at home to be paid. While that idea is unlikely to find favour with law makers, Henare O'Keefe's back-to-basics parenting advice can't be ignored. Henare O'Keefe shared some tips with a vulnerable children's conference and Te Karere. Physical health. Spiritual health. For Henare O'Keefe, raising kids is a piece of cake. Today, he's the teacher and this national conference concerned with children living in poverty. And what does he have to say to the government's strategy for stopping child abuse? An idea that's supported by the organisers of this conference in Cambridge. That's that, but whatever happens in Wellington, this father of many will stay true to his belief that communities have the best medicine. Tina Wickliffe, Te Karere. King Tuheitia made a public appearance at the Koroneihana for the first time this week, but his speech was carried out by Te Whirinaki a Te Kiingi, his son, Whatumoana Te Aa. And fittingly, he spoke of encouraging the next generation of leaders. Anzac Pikia is at Turangawaewae Marae. The younger generation getting active. And that was the main focus of the King's representative's speech. Another thing the King's representative spoke about was the need to nurture up and coming leaders. Whatumoana Te Aa has been filling in for King since June because of his illness. The King is getting better It's not known when King Tuheitia for return full time to his role, but his son seems to be on the right track. Anzac Pikia, Te Karere. After the break, the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. That's all we have for today. Kia ora tatou katoa. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air.