Tautuku Mātaitai application
DECISION: PENDING
Introduction
On 4 February 2020 Fisheries New Zealand advised they had a received an application for a mātaitai reserve in Tautuku, Southland. The application was from Te Rūnanga o Awarua who have customary interests in the area that includes several traditional fishing grounds.
FNZ is consulting firstly with the local community and a second consultation will occur with others who fish in the applicant area, quota owners or people who will be affected by the proposed mātaitai.
Submission
In March 2020 the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council submitted in support of the proposed mātaitai.
The Council also supports our local club, the Tautuku Fishing Club, in their desire to be involved in the development and ongoing management of the mātaitai. We consider their involvement as a positive step towards community engagement and ongoing support for the mātaitai.
Relevant information
2021
Update
In January 2021 FNZ advised they were calling for further submissions in response to the mātaitai application from Te Rūnanga o Awarua. Submissions were due by 8 March 2021. The NZSFC did not submit another response, the March 2020 submission remains valid.
FNZ acknowledge the earlier consultation process and confirmed in January 2021 that no changes had been to the mātaitai application, and no management changes had been applied as a result of the earlier consultation process.
2020
Submission
Submission. NZSFC. 13 March 2020
Submission in support of the proposed Tautuku Mātaitai, by the NZ Sport Fishing Council. 13 March 2020.
Proposal
Mātaitai application. Te Runanga o Awarua. 7 November 2019
Application for a Mataitai reserve at Tautuku, Southland, by Te Runanga o Awarua. Dated 7 November 2019. Received by Fisheries NZ 4 Dec 2019. Issued for consultation with local community on 4 February 2020.
Map. Proposed Tautuku Mataitai reserve area.
Map of the proposed Tautuku Mātaitai reserve and surrounding area. Fisheries New Zealand. December 2019.