Umupuia temporary closure 2008-20
DECISION: APPROVED
Introduction
A temporary closure to the harvest of cockles has applied to Umupuia Beach Manukau since 2008, in an effort to manage the over harvesting of cockles in the area. The temporary closure is for a 2-year period and is requested under section 186A of the Fisheries Act (1996).
Ngai Tai Umupuia Te Waka Totara Trust has made the closure applications for Umupuia Beach every two years as each section 186A notice is due to expire. The application is made to the Minister of Fisheries who then reviews the application and approves or amends the application.
The most recent application applies from 19 December 2020 and expires in December 2022.
Submission
In 2020 the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council did not submit in response to the temporary closure request, due to other commitments. In previous years the Council has submitted in support of temporary closure of Umupuia Beach under section 186A of the Fisheries Act, and would have supported the most recent application if resources were available at the time.
Relevant information
2020
Decision
Gazette notice. 3 Dec 2020
Gazette notice confirming a section 186A 2-year temporary closure to the harvest of cockles from Umupuia Beach, Clevedon, Auckland south. FNZ. 3 December 2020.
Proposal
Advice letter. FNZ. 5 Oct 2020
Fisheries New Zealand letter advising of a request for a further 2-year temporary closure of Umupuia Beach, Clevedon, to the harvest of cockles. FNZ. 5 October 2020.
2018
Decision
Umupuia s186A closure confirmed. MPI. 17 Dec 2018
MPI confirm the section 186A temporary closure of Umupuia Beach to the harvest of cockles will commence on 19 December 2018. MPI email. 17 December 2018.
Fisheries notice. 10 Dec 2018
Legislative notice confirming Umupuia s186A temporary closure to cockle harvesting from 19 Dec 2018 to 18 Dec 2020. Notice dated 10 December 2018.
Submission
Submission. NZSFC. 2 Nov 2018
Submission in response to the request for the continued closure of Umupuia Beach, Manukau, to the harvest of cockles, under section 186A of the Fisheries Act. Submission in support of the proposal. Submission by the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council. 2 November 2018.
Proposal
Advice letter. MPI. 5 Oct 2018
Letter advising of a request for a 2-year temporary closure of Umupuia Beach, Manukau, to the harvest of cockles. MPI. 5 October 2018.
S186A application. Ngai Tai. 24 Aug 2018
Request to extend the rahui and s186A closure to the harvest of cockles from Umupuia Beach, Manukau. Ngai Tai Umupuia Te Waka Totara Trust. 24 August 2018.
2016
Fisheries notice. 13 Sep 2016
Legislative notice confirming Umupuia s186A temporary closure to cockle harvesting from 27 Oct 2016 to 28 Sep 2018. Notice dated 13 September 2016.
Submission. NZSFC. 14 June 2016
Submission in support of the proposal for a further temporary closure of Umupuia Beach, Manukau, to the harvest of cockles. Submission by the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council. 14 June 2016.
Advice letter. MPI. 7 June 2016
Letter advising of a request for a further section 186A temporary closure of Umupuia Beach, Manukau, to the harvest of cockles. MPI. 7 June 2016.
2014
Fisheries notice. 8 Sep 2014
Legislative notice confirming Umupuai s186A temporary closure to cockle harvesting from 26 Oct 2014 to 24 Sep 2016. Notice dated 8 September 2014.
Survey results. MPI. 23 Apr 2014
Preliminary results from a recent cockle survey at Umupuia Beach, Manukau. Survey prior to an application to extend the closure to the harvest of cockles. MPI email. 23 April 2014.
Public notice. MPI. 10 Apr 2014
Public notice advising of the request for a further 2-year temporary closure of Umupuia Beach, Manukau, to the harvest of cockles. MPI. 10 April 2014.
2012
Fisheries notice. 25 Sep 2012
Legislative notice confirming Umupuia s186A temporary closure to cockle harvesting from 26 Oct 2012 to 25 October 2014. Notice dated 25 September 2012.
2010
Fisheries notice. 14 Sep 2010
Legislative notice confirming Umupuia s186A temporary closure to cockle harvesting from 16 Oct 2010 to 15 October 2012. Notice dated 14 September 2010.
2008
Fisheries notice. 25 Sep 2008
Legislative notice confirming Umupuia s186A temporary closure to cockle harvesting from 16 Oct 2008 to 15 October 2010. Notice dated 25 September 2008.
Legislation
Section 186A Fisheries Act
Section 186A of the Fisheries Act 1996. Temporary closure of fishing area or restriction on fishing methods.
