Proposed temporary closure at Mair Bank and Marsden Bank, Marsden Point, to harvest of all shellfish
by MPI NZ 10 Apr 21:18 UTC
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The Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board, on behalf of the Patuharakeke hapu, has requested a further 2-year temporary closure to the harvest of all shellfish from Mair Bank and Marsden Bank, Marsden Point.
Fisheries New Zealand invites written submissions about the requested closure from people who have an interest in the species concerned or in the effects of fishing in the area concerned.
Section 186A of the Fisheries Act 1996 allows the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries to temporarily close an area, or temporarily restrict or prohibit the use of any fishing method in an area.
Find out more about temporary closures