From 1 November 2010 all amateur-fishing charter vessel operators will need to register with the Ministry of Fisheries.

• Information Pack letter

  This is the letter that has been sent out to those operators known by the Ministry of Fisheries

The following forms may be downloaded, printed, completed and then sent to FINNZ for processing.

• Form 1: Online Listing

  An Online Listing form requires you to complete and submit details for an Operator and Approved User only, enabling you to create any Contact Persons, Skipper/Guides and Vessels online. The application fee must be included with the application form
  Fee $27.00

• Form 2: Manual Listing

  A Manual Listing form requires you to complete and submit details for an Operator and all Contact People, Skipper/Guides and Vessels associated with your Operator listing. The application fee must be included with the application form.
  Fee $54.00

• Approved User

  Use this form to allow people to access the website and manage any of the Operator’s details including contact details, Vessels and Skipper/Guides. This person may also sign any forms on behalf of the Operator.
  There is no charge for this service

• Personnel

  Use this form to record either a Skipper/Guide (who will be in charge of the fishing during a charter fishing trip) or a Contact Person (for any people we should contact for Amateur Charter communications, specifically in the areas of finance, returns, vessels or general client information).
  An Approved User may also do this online.
  Fee: There is no charge for this service

• Vessel

  Complete this form to list a Vessel that will be used for charter fishing.
  An Approved User may also do this online.
  Fee: There is no charge for this service