The public\u2019s views are being sought on whether to reopen some scallop fishing in Whang\u0101rei Harbour after a four-year closure, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.<\/p>\n
\u201cFisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposals to allow some fishing in the harbour following a new survey which indicates scallop levels within Whang\u0101rei Harbour may now support a limited recreational fishery,\u201d Mr Jones says.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat information is in line with reports from locals who are seeing good numbers of scallops in the area, and is consistent with surveys in 2024 of two of the main scallop beds in the harbour.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whang\u0101rei Harbour has supported kaimoana gathering for generations. It is part of the Northland scallop fishery (SCA 1) which was closed to scallop fishing in 2022.<\/p>\n
At the time of the closure there was evidence of scallops in the harbour itself. However, as a precaution scallop harvesting was prohibited throughout all of SCA 1 where there was evidence of sustainability issues.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new survey information confirms some scallop beds in parts of the harbour have good numbers of scallops that could sustainably support limited recreational harvest, so now is a good time to get the community\u2019s views on next steps,\u201d Mr Jones says.<\/p>\n
\u201cSustainability is always the bottom line. This consultation is asking whether we people can enjoy the benefits of the fishery while making sure there are enough fish in the water.\u201d<\/p>\n
Feedback is also being sought on changes to create bespoke rules specifically for the long-term management of scallops within Whang\u0101rei Harbour.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis would make it faster to implement changes in the future when new information becomes available and following public consultation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Whang\u0101rei Harbour has been closed to commercial scallop fishing for many years through regulation and this consultation does not propose to change this. <\/p>\n
\u201cI encourage anyone with an interest to read the proposals and make a submission before consultation closes at 5pm on 18 September,\u201d Mr Jones says.<\/p>\n
Summary of the proposals<\/p>\n
Retain the current closure until wider management approaches are finalised for the Northland (SCA 1) and Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel (SCA CS) scallop fisheries.
\nAllow a limited recreational scallop fishing season for this spring or summer within Whang\u0101rei Harbour, supported by a prohibition on dredging.
\nAllow for ongoing seasonal recreational scallop fishing every year starting in spring 2027 or summer 2028, supported by a package of changes to the fishing rules.<\/p>\n
More information including how to make a submission can be found on the MPI website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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