Temporary fisheries closure offshore of Napier Port, to the take of all finfish, shellfish & seaweed
by MPI NZ 20 May 05:31 UTC

Rock lobster © Victorian Fisheries Authority
Ngati Parau Hapu Trust has requested a temporary closure offshore of Napier Port, Hawke's Bay, under section 186A of the Fisheries Act 1996. The requested closure would prohibit the take of all finfish, shellfish, and seaweed for 2 years.
Fisheries New Zealand invites written submissions from anyone who has an interest in the species concerned, or in the effects of fishing in the area.
Proposed temporary fisheries closure offshore of Napier Port, to the take of all finfish, shellfish, and seaweed.