A three-month closure for the rock lobster fishery in the Kaikoura Marine Area will keep the fishery sustainable and prepare it for the peak fishing season, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe closure, which begins on 1 July, was requested by Kaik\u014dura Marine Guardians and Te R\u016bnanga o Kaik\u014dura because of their concerns about the number of large rock lobster in the area,\u201d Mr Jones says.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe closure includes both recreational and commercial fishing, and the r\u016bnanga is putting a r\u0101hui on customary take.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is expected the closure will improve the fishery\u2019s resilience ahead of the fishing season over spring and summer.<\/p>\n
\u201cStopping fishing for the pre-summer period will reduce disruption to female rock lobster carrying eggs, and allow smaller rock lobster to grow. This is about supporting the future of the fishery and improving fishing during the peak season,\u201d Mr Jones says.<\/p>\n
Fisheries New Zealand will carry out a stock assessment for the Kaik\u014dura rock lobster fishery later this year. Depending on the outcome of this assessment, catch settings for the wider fishery may be reviewed.<\/p>\n
The temporary closure follows public consultation by Fisheries New Zealand in April this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was a good response with strong support for the closure. I thank everyone who took the time to provide their views.\u201d<\/p>\n
The closure will be in place until 30 September 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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