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Pacific Fisheries Officials Conclude Strategic Regional Talks in Wellington

Senior fisheries officials from across the Pacific have concluded a week of strategic regional discussions in Wellington, with strong focus placed on sustainability, economic resilience and strengthening regional cooperation on key fisheries priorities.

‘The Bonds That Unite Us as Pacific Peoples’ – NZ Hosts FFC142 Officials at the Grand Hall Parliament

Pacific fisheries officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and regional partners gathered at the Grand Hall at the New Zealand Parliament in Wellington on Monday evening for an official welcome reception held alongside the 142nd Annual Officials Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC). 

FFC142 Opens with Call for Stronger Regional Solidarity on Pacific Fisheries

Senior fisheries officials and delegates from across the Pacific region gathered in Wellington, New Zealand Aotearoa, today for the opening of the 142nd Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC), hosted by the Government of New Zealand.

New Zealand Welcomes Pacific Fisheries Senior Officials to Wellington for FFC142

Pacific fisheries senior officials from across the region were warmly welcomed to Wellington today as the 142nd Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials Meeting officially got underway in Aotearoa New Zealand.

From Dunedin to the Pacific Table: Heather Ward Takes the Helm of Regional Fisheries Talks

Before she officially opened one of the Pacific’s most important fisheries meetings this week, Heather Ward began not with policy, politics or statistics - but with whakapapa.

From Rugby Fields to Regional Fisheries Leadership: Poi Okesene Reflects on His Time as FFC Chair

There was a moment during his farewell remarks at the 142nd Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials Meeting in Wellington when outgoing Chair Poi Okesene of Niue paused, smiled, and took delegates back to his younger days in New Zealand.

NZ Hosts 142nd Forum Fisheries Committee Annual Officials Meeting

The 142nd Annual Officials Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) opened in New Zealand Aotearoa, this morning, bringing together senior fisheries officials and delegates from across the Pacific region for a week of high-level regional discussions on the future of Pacific fisheries.

Pacific Island Parties Confirm Distribution of the second US$60 Million (2025 Payment) and US Fishing Industry First Payment for 2026

The Eighteenth Special Meeting of the Pacific Island Parties (SPIP18) convened in Wellington on Monday 4th May, marking the start of pre-official’s discussions ahead of the 142nd Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC142) meeting.

FFA Participates in SPC’s 18th Heads of Fisheries Meeting

The U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Mr. Matt Murray, visited the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Headquarters in Honiara on Thursday, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to its partnership with the Pacific region.

U.S. and FFA strengthen partnership on regional fisheries

The U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Mr. Matt Murray, visited the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Headquarters in Honiara on Thursday, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to its partnership with the Pacific region.

FFA and Iceland Ocean Cluster partner to unlock more value from Pacific fisheries

Investment in capacity across Pacific fisheries monitoring and enforcement is delivering stronger results in regional surveillance operations, as highlighted at the conclusion of the 29th Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) Working Group.