Skip to content

New Zealand Sport Fishing Council

  • About Us
    • Our People
      • Our Representatives
      • Our Constitution
      • Board Charter
      • NZSFC Strategic Plan 2020
    • Our History
    • Legasea – Fish for the People
    • New Zealand Marine Research Foundation
    • Hiwi the Kiwi
    • NZSFC Fisheries Management Policy 2020
    • NZSFC Fishing Rules and Regulations
    • NZSFC Current Documents/Policies and Resources
    • IGFA International Angling Rules
    • Member Benefits – Go Fuel
    • Links
  • Legasea
  • Our Clubs
  • Our News
    • Current Lines
    • Newsletters
    • Hooked Up eZine
    • Yearbook 2020
    • NZSFC Nationals 2021 sponsored by First Mortgage Trust
  • Our Events
    • 2021 AGM in Maraetai, Tamaki Straights – Auckland
    • NZSFC Nationals 2021 sponsored by First Mortgage Trust
    • Event Calendar
  • Our Records
  • Our Fisheries
  • FAQ
New Zealand Sport Fishing Council > Our Fisheries > Submissions > 2017 Submissions > Kaikoura shellfish and seaweed closure
  • Fisheries Management
    • Species
    • Customary
      • Astrolabe Reef s186A closure 2016
      • Kauaetangohia Mātaitai
      • Maunganui Bay temporary closure
      • Ōmāui mātaitai 2019-20
      • Tautuku Mātaitai application
      • Te Māta closure application
      • Umupuia temporary closure
      • Waimarama temporary closure 2020
    • Fisheries policy & reform
      • Future of our Fisheries 2016
      • Fisheries System Review 2015
    • Fisheries plans
      • National Finfish Fisheries Plan 2019
      • HMS Fisheries Plan 2017
    • Legislation and reviews
      • Animal Welfare Act review 2012
    • Regulatory reviews
      • Excess aggregation limits EMA KAH 2020
      • CRA Aggregation limit exemption 2016
      • Papamoa Beach bylaw review 2018
      • Deemed value review 2016
  • Submissions
    • 2018 Submissions
      • TAC review CRA 2, 4, 7 & 8. Jan 2018
      • Southern Scallops (SCA 7)
      • Southern Bluefin tuna
    • 2017 Submissions
      • Highly Migratory Species
      • Review of stocks and Kaikoura closure
      • Red Cod 2 and Flatfish 3
      • Southern Scallops (SCA 7)
      • Crayfish management 2017
      • Kaikoura closure
    • 2016 Submissions
      • Crayfish 3 Gisborne
      • Seabed mining Taranaki 2016
      • Snapper 7 management review
      • Paua 7 South Island
      • John dory 7 management review
      • Bluenose management review
      • Jack mackerel 3 management review
      • Quota aggregation limits exemption
      • Astrolabe Reef closure application
      • Surf Clam 7 review 2016
      • Coromandel Scallops
      • Deemed values 2016
      • Crayfish management 2016
      • Scallops (SCA7) management 2
    • 2015 Submissions
      • Crayfish management 2015
      • Marlborough Sounds blue cod
    • 2014 Submissions
      • Blue Moki 3 (MOK 3) management
      • Southern Scallops 7
    • 2013 Submissions
      • Coromandel Scallop fishery
      • Crayfish management 2010-13
      • Paua Otago Southland
      • Seabed Mining Taranaki
      • Sea Perch 1
      • Sharks and Shark finning
      • Southern bluefin tuna
      • Snapper 1
      • Snapper 7
    • 2012 Submissions
      • Highly Migratory SpeciesHMS
    • 2011 Submissions
      • Te Korowai Kaikoura proposals
    • 2010 Submissions
    • 2009 Submissions
    • 2008 Submissions
    • 2007 Submissions
  • Regional issues
    • Aquaculture
      • Lambert salmon farm proposal
      • Ponui mussel farm proposal
    • Bay of Plenty
      • Astrolabe Reef s186A closure 2016
      • Kauaetangohia Mātaitai
      • Papamoa Beach bylaw review 2018
      • Motiti Island RMA proceedings
    • Hauraki Gulf
      • Ponui mussel farm proposal
      • Te Māta closure application
      • Umupuia temporary closure 2008-20
    • Marlborough and Tasman
      • Lambert salmon farm proposal
    • Southland and Otago
      • Ōmāui mātaitai 2019-20
      • Tautuku Mātaitai application
  • Marine protection
    • South Island Southeast coast MPAs
    • MPA Act review 2016
  • RMA
  • Research and reports
    • Fisheries Management Annual Reports
    • Kingfish monitoring
    • Gamefish tagging news
    • Science reports
    • Recreational harvest estimates
    • Economy of recreational fishing
  • Document Index
  • Document Search

Kaikoura shellfish and seaweed closure

Emergency earthquake measures

September 2017

In June 2017 the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) advised it was reviewing the current emergency closure along the Kaikoura and Cape Campbell coastlines. MPI were proposing to replace the emergency closure with a new closure under section 11 of the Fisheries Act 1996. 

The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council submitted in support of a full closure to the harvesting of shellfish and seaweeds under section 11 of the Fisheries Act 1996.

January 2017

On November 14th 2016 an earthquake struck the South Island’s eastern seaboard causing significant damage to property, a loss of life, and an upheaval of the ground not previously seen. The Kaikoura and Cape Campbell coastline was transformed when much of the inshore reef system uplifted out of the sea, exposing paua, crayfish, other shellfish, and seaweeds.

Nathan Guy, the Minister for Primary Industries, used emergency measures to close the coastline to the harvest of paua, other shellfish, seaweeds, and crayfish. The temporary closure was valid until 20 February 2017.

Extension proposal

On January 20th the Ministry advised they were consulting on a proposed 9-month extension of the emergency closure. Submissions were requested by 31 January.

On 31 January the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council submitted in support of extending the closure until November.

Ministerial decision

A Ministerial decision was announced on 20 February, advising the closure had been extended until November. The closure applies to the harvest of paua, other shellfish, and seaweeds, except crayfish and scampi.

The closure extends from Marfells Beach, near Ward, south to the Conway River, to the south of the Kaikoura township, and offshore to 4 nautical miles. 

Relevant information

What follows is a summary of relevant, available documents. Latest documents are at the top of the list. 

Click on the right hand image to download the document or follow the link to read more details.

Minister’s decision. Review of Kaikoura & Cape Campbell coastline closures.18 September 2017

Nathan Guy, the Minister for Primary Industries has agreed with the NZ Sport Fishing Council’s submission on reducing catch limits in two earthquake affected Paua stocks, Paua 3 & 7. He has also agreed with our submission supporting a closure of the Kaikoura and Cape Campbell coastlines to the harvesting of shellfish and seaweeds, under section 11 of the Fisheries Act 1996.


MPI advice paper. Review of selected inshore fish stocks & Kaikoura closure. August 2017

MPI advice and recommendations to the Minister on a range of options for the future management of Bluenose, Gurnard 7, Red Cod 2, Paua 3 and 7. Also advice on the proposal to close all shellfish and seaweed fisheries along the Kaikoura and Cape Campbell coastlines under section 11 of the Fisheries Act 1996. [CAUTION: FILE 12MB]


NZSFC Submission. Closure of Kaikoura and Cape Campbell coasts. 7 July 2017

The NZSFC supports the full closure of shellfish and seaweed fisheries along the Kaikoura and Cape Campbell coastlines, until the best available science deems it safe to reopen. The NZSFC acknowledge the cooperation from local iwi to refrain from the harvest during this clsoure. The need for all users to allow this at-risk fishery to recover is clear. 


All Submissions – Part 1. Closure of Kaikoura and Review of selected inshore fish stocks. July 2017

MPI compilation of all submissions to the proposal to replace the current emergency closure along the Kaikoura and Cape Campbell coastlines with a new closure under section 11 of the Fisheries Act 1996. Also, all submissions in response to the Ministry’s proposals for the future management of Bluenose, Gurnard 7, Red Cod 2, Paua 3 and 7. Part 1 – pages 1 – 100.   [CAUTION: FILE SIZE 12MB]


All Submissions – Part 2. Closure of Kaikoura and Review of selected inshore fish stocks. July 2017

MPI compilation of all submissions to the proposal to replace the current emergency closure along the Kaikoura and Cape Campbell coastlines with a new closure under section 11 of the Fisheries Act 1996. Also, all submissions in response to the Ministry’s proposals for the future management of Bluenose, Gurnard 7, Red Cod 2, Paua 3 and 7. Part 1 – pages 101 – 206.   [CAUTION: FILE SIZE 13MB]


MPI Proposal. Closure of Kaikoura and Cape Campbell coasts. June 2017

MPI propose to replace the current emergency closure along the Kaikoura and Cape Campbell coastlines with a new closure under section 11 of the Fisheries Act 1996. The closure would prohibit all harvest except customary. Local iwi have voluntarily agreed to limit their harvest to tangi only. The proposal would allow the Minister to manage the closure of individual species as science reveals when/if these can be reopened. 


Minister’s decision. Temporary closure Kaikoura to Cape Campbell. 20 February 2017

On 20th February Nathan Guy, the Minister for Primary Industries, announced the extension to the temporary closure that prohibits the harvest of shellfish and seaweeds along the Kaikoura and Cape Campbell coastline until 5pm on 20 November 2017.  


NZSFC Submission. Kaikoura closure. 31 January 2017

The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council recommends the Minister extends the emergency closure to the maximum term allowed under section 16(3) of the Fisheries Act 1996, emergency closure regulations. This would see the closure in place unitl 20th November 2017. 


Submissions. Kaikoura closure. January 2017

A collation of public submissions in response to the proposed extension of the emergency closure of the Kaikoura coastline to the harvest of shellfish and seaweed, excluding rock lobster and scampi. Most submissions support the extended closure by the Minister.


MPI map. Kaikoura to Cape Campbell.

Map of the closure area. The temporary closure covers the coastline between the Conway River to Marfells Beach area, and offshore to 4 nautical miles. 


MPI information. Temporary closure Kaikoura to Cape Campbell.

More information from MPI on reasons for the temporary closure that prohibits the harvest of shellfish and seaweeds along the Kaikoura and Cape Campbell coastline until 5pm on 20 November 2017.  

Quick Links

  • News
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Let’s Talk

Contact Us

NATIONAL OFFICE
027 485 3600

Address

P.O. Box 54 242
The Marina,
Auckland 2144

Follow Us

©2021 New Zealand Sport Fishing Council