Environmental Law Initiative v Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
[2025] NZHC 3126
•20 October 2025
IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON REGISTRY
I TE KŌTI MATUA O AOTEAROA TE WHANGANUI-A-TARA ROHE
CIV-2025-485-692
[2025] NZHC 3126
UNDER the Judicial Review Procedure Act 2016 and part 30 of the High Court Rules 2016 IN THE MATTER
of an application for judicial review
BETWEEN
THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INITIATIVE
Plaintiff
AND
THE MINISTER FOR OCEANS AND FISHERIES
Respondent
Hearing: On the papers Appearances:
D Bullock and E Tindall for Plaintiff
N Anderson, S Anderson and E Cameron for Respondent B A Scott and G Rippingale for Seafood New Zealand
Judgment:
20 October 2025
RESULTS JUDGMENT OF ISAC J
[1] Seafood New Zealand’s application to be joined as a respondent to the proceeding is granted. Reasons will follow.
[2]Costs are reserved.
Isac J
Solicitors:
Lee Salmon Long, Auckland for Plaintiff Crown Law, Wellington for Respondent
Chapman Tripp, Wellington for Seafood New Zealand
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