Boating New Zealand — December 2017

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nglers are being reminded that

Maunganui Bay/Deep Water Cove

in the Bay of Islands is closed to

all fishing (except for gathering

kina) until 13th October 2018 under section

186A of the 1996 Fisheries Act.

Local hapu Ngati Kuta and Patukeha of

Te Rawhiti initiated the rahui (temporary

closure) in 2010 to replenish fish stocks.

No one can fish there, but it’s become a

fantastic place to snorkel and dive to see the

abundant marine life. 

Maunganui Bay is also the site of the

wreck of the HMS Canterbury. Ngati Kuta

and Patukeha purchased the wreck as

part of their commitment to help restore

the fishery. Fines up to a maximum of

$100,000 apply to anybody caught

breaching the rahui.

For more details visit: www.rahui.org.nz

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