Maunganui Bay temporary closure
DECISION: APPROVED
Introduction
A temporary closure to the harvest of all fish, marine life and seaweed, except kina, has been applied to Maunganui Bay since 2010. Each temporary closure is for a 2-year period and is requested under section 186A of the Fisheries Act (1996).
Ngati Kuta and Patukeha ki Te Rawhiti make the applications as mana whenua of Maunganui Bay, including Deep Water Cove, in the southern waters of the Bay of Islands.
The s186A application is made to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries who reviews it and approves or amends the application.
On 7th October 2022, we received advice that the Minister approved the application. The temporary closure commences on 14th October 2022, and will expire in October 2024.
Relevant information
2022
Decision
Fisheries notice. 10 October 2022
Legislative notice confirming the 2-year temporary closure of Maunganui Bay to the harvest of fish species or seaweed, except kina. Closure applies from 14 October 2022 to October 2024. Notice dated 4 October 2022.
Submissions
Submission. Maunganui Bay closure. NZSFC. 5 Sep 2022
Submission in support of the request to extend the temporary closure of Maunganui Bay for a further 2 years. The 2-year temporary closure would apply to all fisheries resources except kina. NZSFC. 5 September 2022.
Submission. Maunganui Bay closure. BOI Swordfish Club. 5 Sep 2022
Bay of Islands Swordfish Club submission in support of extending the s186A temporary closure applying to Maunganui Bay, Bay of Islands. 5 September 2022.
Proposal
Section 186A extension notice. FNZ. 8 Aug 2022
Fisheries New Zealand notice advising of application to extend the temporary closure currently applying to Maunganui Bay, Bay of Islands. Submissions due with FNZ by 5 September 2022. Notice received 8 August 2022.
Section 186A extension application. Ngati Kuta. 1 Aug 2022
Application from Ngati Kuta me Patukeha to extend the temporary closure applying to Maunganui Bay for another 2 years. Closure to apply to all fisheries resources except kina harvesting. 1 August 2022.
2020
Decision
Gazette notice. Minister. 23 July 2020
Ministerial approval to extend the s186A 2-year temporary closure of Maunganui Bay, Bay of Islands. Effective from 14 Oct 2020.
Submissions
Submission. NZSFC. 18 June 2020
Submission in support of the request for a further temporary closure of Maunganui Bay, Ipipiri, Bay of Islands, to the take of all fisheries resources except kina. NZSFC submission. 18 June 2020
2018
Proposal
Section 186A extension notice. MPI. 9 May 2018
Maunganui 186A temporary closure. Notice advising of application to extend the temporary closure. MPI. 9 May 2018
2016
Submissions
Submission. NZSFC. 20 July 2016
Submission in response to the request for a further temporary closure of Maunganui Bay, Bay of Islands, to the take of all fisheries resources except kina. Submission in support of the proposal by the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council. 20 July 2016.
Proposal
Section 186A. Advice letter. MPI. 4 July 2016
Letter advising of a request for a further temporary closure of Maunganui Bay, Bay of Islands, to the take of all fisheries resources (except kina). Submissions close 2 Aug. MPI. 4 July 2016.
2014
Submissions
Submission. NZSFC. 28 Apr 2014
Submission in support of the Minister of Fisheries approving a temporary closure of Maunganui Bay, Bay of Islands, to the take of all fisheries resources except kina for a further two years, from 1 December 2014. Submission by the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council. 28 April 2014.
Proposal
Section 186A advice letter. MPI. 10 April 2014
Maunganui 186A temporary closure. Letter advising of application to extend the temporary closure. MPI. 10 April 2014
2010
Approval notice
Section 186A advice letter. MPI. 17 Nov 2010
Maunganui 186A. MPI email advice of approval to extend the s186A temporary closure of Maunganui Bay, Bay of Islands, to the take of all fisheries resources except kina. Closure applies from Dec 2010 to Nov 2012. 17 November 2010
Section 186A Fisheries notice. 8 Nov 2010
Maunganui 186A. Fisheries notice. Ministerial approval to extend the s186A temporary closure of Maunganui Bay, Bay of Islands, to the take of all fisheries resources except kina. Applies from 1 December 2010 and expires on 30 November 2012. Notice date 08 November 2010. Phil Heatley Minister of Fisheries.
2009
Submissions
Submission. Bay of Islands SFC. 22 Dec 2009
Maunganui 186A. Submission in support of the proposed s186A temporary closure of Maunganui Bay, Bay of Islands, to the take of all fisheries resources except kina. Bay of Islands Swordfish Club. 22 December 2009.
Submission. Hokianga Accord. 15 Dec 2009
Maunganui 186A. Submission in support of the proposed s186A temporary closure of Maunganui Bay, Bay of Islands, to the take of all fisheries resources except kina. Hokianga Accord, mid north iwi fisheries forum. 15 December 2009.
Proposal
Section 186A advice letter. MFish. 24 Nov 2009
Maunganui 186A. Letter advising of the application for a s186A temporary closure of Maunganui Bay, Bay of Islands, to the take of all fisheries resources except kina. Submissions due by 24 December 2009. Letter from the Ministry of Fisheries. 24 November 2009.
Section 186A closure application. Mana whenua. 5 Oct 2009.
Maunganui 186A. Application for a section 186A temporary closure of Maunganui Bay, Bay of Islands, to the take of all fisheries resources except kina. Includes Deep Water Cove. Application by Te Kupenga o Ngati Kuta me Patukeha ki te Rawhiti. October 2009.
1996
Legislation
Section 186A Fisheries Act
Section 186A of the Fisheries Act 1996. Temporary closure of fishing area or restriction on fishing methods.
Area map
Maunganui 186A closure area map. MPI. 24 June 2016
Maunganui 186A temporary closure. Area map including Deep Water Cove. MPI. 24 June 2016