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New Two-Year Ban to Protect Marine Life in East Coast Rockpools North of Auckland
2 weeks ago | 130 viewsThe Government has approved a two-year ban starting March 12, 2026, on harvesting various invertebrates and seaweed from rockpools and coastlines north of Auckland to protect fragile marine ecosystems from over-collection. This temporary closure, supported by the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust’s traditional rāhui, excludes species with existing restrictions and aquaculture activities, while allowing continued kina harvesting to manage their populations. Officials are also developing educational materials and broader proposals for sustainable intertidal fisheries management, with public consultations planned for Auckland and Coromandel.
Tags: Shane Jones Jenny Marcroft Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust Auckland Hauraki Gulf Rodney Hibiscus Coast Oceans and Fisheries Fisheries New Zealand CoromandelUrgent Action Needed to Protect Marine Life in Whangaparāoa Rockpools
1 month ago | 847 viewsThe Government, led by Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones and Parliamentary Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft, is urgently seeking advice on addressing the unsustainable removal of marine life from rockpools on Whangaparāoa Peninsula and surrounding areas. Following a request from the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust for a temporary fisheries closure, officials are considering measures such as species-specific collection prohibitions and educational campaigns to protect these ecosystems. Collaboration with local communities and stakeholders aims to find balanced solutions that support ecosystem recovery while avoiding negative impacts on legitimate activities like oyster farming.
Tags: Shane Jones Jenny Marcroft Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust Fisheries New Zealand Whangaparāoa Peninsula Army Bay Rodney Hibiscus Coast Hauraki Gulf East Coast Bays