If he does not believe this then did he not know the HB fishery before the problems which this report highlights occurred?
This presentation again shows more damaging evidence that clearly shows that MPI are covering up, failing to act and commercial/political interests are pulling the MPI strings.
I have yet to hear one creditable comment from the MPI puppet who roles out nothing but denials and "we are disappointed". Well Mr Key you might find all anglers are disappointed with your fisheries "management" as you sell out our resource to your commercial cronies.

"Before we go into any depth of who is to blame, let alone if the claims hold any validity, can someone please put a logical reason why a government department (Primary Industries) would turn a blind eye to such a shocking breach of the rules? I ask because it is claimed so many people were supposedly 'in the know'? "

Simple really because those who gain from upgrading which leads to dumping and the profits of under reporting are the very people who support the current government. The owners of commercial fishing companies that allow this to happen and the Key cronies (Guy) who sees his own political future by paying only lip service to this while ensuring his future is secure. As for the puppet at MPI grow some ##### and do your job as those in the know are members of MPI!