Documents: Habitats

NZSFC submissions – North Island – Feb 2024

Tutukaka s186A Gazette notice. 19 Dec 2023

Official gazette notice advising details of the area, species and fishing methods affected by the 2-year temporary closure of the Tutukaka Harbour, Ngunguru and Horahora Rivers. Approved by the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones on 19 December 2023. Released by Fisheries NZ on 11 January. Effective 5 February 2024 until February 2026.

Tutukaka 186A Minister’s decision. 11 Jan 2024

Ministerial approval for the 2-year temporary fisheries closure in Tutukaka Harbour, Ngunguru River, Horahora River and surrounds. Applies to selected species and fishing methods. Gazette notice signed 19 Dec 2023. Minister's decision released 11 January 2024. Effective from 5 February 2024 until February 2026.

Kina Tory Channel. Gazette notice. Minister. 19 Sep 2023

Tory Channel commercial kina dredging prohibition notice issued under section 11 of the Fisheries Act 1996. Minister Rachel Brooking. 19 September 2023.

Kina Tory Channel. Minister’s Decision. 15 Sep 2023

Minister's decision to ban commercial dredging of kina in the Tory Channel, Marlborough Sounds. Hand gathering and diving for kina is still permitted. Minister Rachel Brooking. 15 September 2023.

Summary. State of our Gulf Report. Hauraki Gulf Forum. Aug 2023

Summary of the report detailing the state of the marine environment in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Hauraki Gulf Forum. August 2023.

Report. State of our Gulf. Hauraki Gulf Forum. Aug 2023

Report on the state of the marine environment in the Hauraki Gulf. Hauraki Gulf Forum. August 2023.

Article. Respecting rāhui is good for conservation. LegaSea. 21 Nov 2023

An increase in extreme weather events, land run-off, and ineffective fisheries management means we need to embrace a variety of tools to restore our inshore marine environment. LegaSea. 21 November 2023.

Article. Effective marine protection needs a holistic approach. LegaSea. 22 Nov 2023

People are a vital part of the marine ecosystem. We have the ability to influence changes in both positive and negative ways. Conventional marine protection separates us from the environment. LegaSea. 22 November 2023.

Article. A nice idea with poor execution. LegaSea. 22 Nov 2023

The goal of marine protection is to help enhance and protect ecosystems for future generations. Marine reserves were initially created for scientific purposes, not as a fisheries management tool. LegaSea. 22 November 2023.