December 30, 2019
Thames coast shellfish beds hammered
Ngāti Tamaterā has placed a rāhui over the collection of cockles, pipi, mussels and oysters from Te Mātā and Tapu (Waipatukahu) shellfisheries on the Thames Coast.
The Ministry for Primary Industries will enforce the probation.
The Iwi says the shellfish grounds are severely depleted, and it wants to protect the resource for future generations.
The rāhui area extends from Ōtaki Stream north of Te Mātā to Onepoto Stream (Diehard Stream) in the south, with the seaward boundary covering the extent of the shellfish grounds.
If you see anyone gathering shellfish in the rāhui area, please report it to 0800 4 POACHER (0800 447 6224).
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