Umupuia temporary closure 2008-2024
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 for Oceans and Fisheries who then reviews the application and approves or amends the application.
Update
The last approval was due to expire on 18 December 2024. In April 2024 Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ) advised another application had been made for a further closure. The NZSFC jointly submitted in support of the application. On 5 August FNZ advised the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Shane Jones, had approved the 2-year temporary closure, effective 7 August 2024.
Submission
Recent submissions in support of a temporary closure were made in 2024 and 2022. 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.
Relevant information
2024
Decision
Gazette notice. Umupuia Beach. 5 August 2024
Gazette notice No. MPI 1854 confirming the 2-year temporary closure of Umupuia Beach, Manukau, to the harvest of cockles. Effective 7 August 2024. Minister Shane Jones 5 August 2024.
s186A Umupuia Beach closure map. FNZ. August 2024
Map of Umupuia Beach area where the 2-year temporary closure applies to the harvest of cockles. Closure effective from 7 August 2024. Fisheries New Zealand. 5 August 2024.
Submission
Submission. Hauraki Gulf s186a. Recreational. 6 June 2024.
Submission supporting the 2-year temporary closure at Waiheke, Umupuia Beach, Te Mātā and Waipatukahu. NZSFC, LegaSea, NZ Underwater Association, NZ Angling and Casting. 6 June 2024.
Proposal
Hauraki Gulf s186A. Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Ngāti Tamaterā. November 2023.
Request sent to Fisheries NZ for a 2-year temporary closure at Waiheke, Umupuia Beach, Te Māta and Waipatukahu on behalf of Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Ngāti Tamaterā. November 2023
2022
Decision
Gazette notice. Umupuia s186a. 22 Nov 2022.
Gazette notice confirming a section 186A 2-year temporary closure to the harvest of cockles from Umupuia Beach, Clevedon, Auckland south. FNZ. 22 November 2022.
Submission
Submission. Umupuia s186A. Joint recreational. 13 Oct 22.
Submission in response to the request for the continued closure of Umupuia Beach, Clevedon, 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, New Zealand Angling & Casting Association and LegaSea. 13 November 2022.
Proposal
Advice letter. Umupuia temporary closure. FNZ. 13 Sep 22.
Letter advising of a request for an extension on the 2-year temporary closure of Umupuia Beach, Clevedon, to the harvest of cockles. MPI. 13 September 2022.
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, Clevedon, 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, Clevedon, 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, Clevedon. 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, Clevedon, 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, Clevedon, 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, Clevedon. 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, Clevedon, 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.
Resources
FAQ. Temporary customary closures. Fisheries NZ. July 2022
Questions and answers about temporary closures, method restrictions and other Māori customary management tools. Fisheries New Zealand. July 2022.
FAQ. Temporary closures, customary management tools. FNZ. Aug 2018
Fisheries New Zealand answers to questions about method restrictions, what are temporary closures and what other management tools are available to mana whenua to manage areas and/or species. August 2018
Section 186A Fisheries Act
Section 186A of the Fisheries Act 1996. Temporary closure of fishing area or restriction on fishing methods.