http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/Consultation/Public-consultation.asp Maritime New Zealand's current consultations and public engagement http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/News/Media-releases-2010/20100201a.asp A report outlining how maritime qualifications might be improved to meet the future needs of the sector has been released today for industry comment by Maritime New Zealand. 2010-02-01 20100201-0001-MNZ http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/Consultation/Public-consultation.asp#sewage Maritime New Zealand is gathering information on current practice in dealing with sewage on board ships, from recreational boats, ferries, tourist excursion craft, and ocean-going ships. We’re keen to hear from anyone who has views on this subject or information to offer, to help shape the subsequent policy development and formal consultation process. 2009-11-01 20091101-0001-MNZ http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/News/Media-releases-2009/20090720a.asp Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) has started a fundamental, two year review of its qualifications and the operational limits (QOL) linked to them. The QOL Review aims to develop a clearer and more logical framework for qualifications and operational limits to meet the needs of New Zealand’s commercial maritime sector, now and in the future. 2009-07-20 20090720-0001-MNZ http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/Consultation/Public-consultation.asp#garbage Maritime New Zealand is currently engaging with the fishing industry to learn more about how garbage is managed on boats. This work will help develop strategies to make garbage management easier and more effective and, ultimately, reduce the volume of garbage that is disposed of at sea. 2009-06-01 20090601-0001-MNZ