Whangaroa temporary closure 2021
DECISION: PENDING
Introduction
On 12 March 2021 Fisheries New Zealand advised they were consulting on a request by Nga hapu o Karangahape for a temporary closure of waters around and in Whangaroa Harbour to all harvest of scallops.
The request has been made under section 186A of the Fisheries Act 1996. The request is supported by a rāhui placed on the Whangaroa area waters on 16 January 2021.
Submissions are due with Fisheries New Zealand by 10 May 2021. More information is available on the Fisheries New Zealand website here.
Relevant information
2021
Submission
Whangaroa s186A. Joint recreational interests. 10 May 21
Submission in support of the proposed 2-year temporary closure of the Whangaroa Harbour and area to the harvest of scallops. Submission by joint recreational fishing and diving interests. 10 May 2021.
Proposal
Whangaroa s186A closure proposal. FNZ. 12 Mar 2021
Letter advising of a request for a 2-year temporary closure of the Whangaroa area to all harvesting of scallops. Fisheries New Zealand. 12 March 2021.
Section 186A closure application. Nga hapu o Karangahape. 15 Feb 2021
Nga hapu o Karangahape request a temporary closure of the Whangaroa area to the harvest of all scallops. The application is made under s186A of the Fisheries Act. Nga hapu o Karangahape. 15 February 2021.