25/10/2024
Planning to get out on or in the water soon? Make sure you know where your marine protection areas are and what you can and can’t do before heading out.
For Northland Marine Protected areas, including maps and coordinates, visit www.nrc.govt.nz/marineareas
A Controlled Area Notice (CAN) is in place in Te Rāwhiti Inlet with legal restrictions placed on some boating and fishing activities to limit the spread of Exotic Caulerpa. For more information, rules and maps head to www.nrc.govt.nz/environment/weed-and-pest-control/marine-biosecurity/exotic-caulerpa/
For fishing rules download the NZ Fishing rules app, text 9889 with the name of a species and they will respond with bag and size limit for that species or check www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture/recreational-fishing/fishing-rules/auckland-kermadec-fishing-rules/
Please help to protect our marine life by not taking kaimoana (seafood) from marine protected areas and following the fishing rules in your area
Rules for marine protection areas in Mimiwhangata and Rakaumangamanga (Cape Brett).
