National and New Zealand First clash over Hauraki Gulf fishing policy

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National plans to ban all fishing in Hauraki Gulf's High Protection Areas, sparking conflict with coalition partner New Zealand First. National's proposal aims to reinstate full fishing bans, reversing a recent government decision allowing commercial fishing in two areas, and will review bottom trawling corridors. New Zealand First warns National's policy could jeopardize $250 million in treaty settlement property rights and lead to significant compensation costs.


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