Hon David Benson-Pope - 11/01/2007 - Environment Minister
David Benson-Pope has announced the appointment of Anne
McDermott and Mark Peychers to the Fiordland Marine Guardians
advisory committee.
“Anne McDermott and Mark Peychers will add a combined 48
years of experience as local fishers and recreational users
to Fiordland Marine Guardians," Mr Benson-Pope said.
“Anne McDermott has 20 years of diving, fishing and boating
experience in Fiordland. She will use her established relationships
with the Southland recreational fishing, boating and diving
sectors to offer valuable advice.
“Mark Peychers basically lives and breathes the Fiordland
environment. As an original member of the Guardians of Fiordland's
Fisheries, he brings experience, passion and knowledge,"
Mr Benson-Pope said.
“"As an advisory group to management agencies and
Ministers, Fiordland Marine Guardians provide invaluable
knowledge of the Fiordland marine environment and the needs
of the many different users of Fiordland.
"With one member nominated by Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu,
the eight-member team reflects a balanced mix of knowledge
and experience. The two new appointees will enhance this
balance.”
The Fiordland Marine Guardians advise management agencies
and Ministers on the management of the Fiordland Marine
Area, and help ensure that the spirit of goodwill and co-operation
that exists among Fiordland stakeholders is retained.
In 2003, the Guardians presented the Minister of Fisheries
and the Minister for the Environment with their community
and stakeholder-based strategy for managing impacts on the
marine environment. The Government subsequently passed the
Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Management Act 2005
to give effect to the Guardians’ strategy.
For more information about the Fiordland Marine Guardians
visit their new website, www.fmg.org.nz
